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2 out of 5 stars

READY FOR ANOTHER RECALL

wadhwa, 04/06/2014
2013 Nissan Sentra SL 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Have only 16600 Miles.The Car already has a recall for stalling problems. Looks the Dealer just raised the accelerator level since the engine makes high level transmission noise while coming down slopes. Now the ABS and traction lights has come up. Upon Dealer inspection they found the ABS connector wire is cut off. Its a skinny ABS cable which is not properly covered from end to end with some thick plastic/tape and can get cut/damage easily from any object on the road while Driving and hanging like a Cradle. Nissan should understand that ABS is a major part of the braking system and Nissan Customer Service is not helpful. They should recall the Cars for replacement of ABS connector.

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1 out of 5 stars

Never again will I buy a Nissan

Mad Nissan Owner, 06/17/2021
2013 Nissan Sentra SV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

This 2013 Sentra is the worst car I have ever had! Fuel pump replaced, the ac had to be repaired, transmission died and now another problem that the mechanic cannot figure out. The car slows on its own and when I press the gas pedal nothing happens. It also will not change gears. I've put so much money into this awful car. Do not buy a Nissan Sentra 2013!

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1 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Bad Transmission

steve122286, 01/05/2014
2013 Nissan Sentra SL 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Purchased the car in February 2013. Car has had multiple transmission problems since then. Nissan customer service has been less than helpful and does not work on Sundays, making it impossible to find a solution to getting to work on Monday.

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1 out of 5 stars

bad transmissions

Kimberly Wakefield, 02/22/2015
updated 02/24/2017
2013 Nissan Sentra SR 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 13 people found this review helpful

we bought are 2013 Nissan brand new. before we even replaced the brakes the tranny went. my husband was driving home from work (270 miles from our house) when the car stopped accelerating. the check eng. light came on and would only go 10 mph. he pulled into the nearest dealership only for them to give him the bad news. the tranny needed to be replaced and our warranty had expired. Replaced transmission for 2x..out of pocket expense has been terrible. wth is nissan doing.. today the car barely started.the gas mileage used to be great now it's 22,24 mpg

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3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars

Nissan ripped me off!

Jared, 09/30/2018
updated 04/12/2021
2013 Nissan Sentra SR 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful

I bought this car brand new and took good care of it just like I have taken good care of the the vehicles I have owned. The car did not even make it 100000 miles when the transmission, the air conditioning and the electrical system all went bad. I called Nissan to see of they would make it right and they told me that I was out of luck, so I left the car at the airport, took off the licence plate and sent them the keys. They could have cared less because they are a billion dollar company and they can get away with ripping me off because I do not have the time or the resources to hold them accountable, but make no mistake, this company should not be allowed to rip off hard working Americans and get away with it. In 2013, a company like Nissan should not be making cheap cars that do not even last 100000 miles, but they continue to rip people off because they can. Stay away from Nissan! If the price looks to good to be true, it probably is.

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1 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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