Used 2013 Nissan Sentra Consumer Reviews
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I have a car or a lemon?
David, 05/26/2017
2013 Nissan Sentra SV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
I am not made of money and I still have a car note on it and I did buy this car in 2013 brand new. It is getting close to 36,000 miles. But I cannot just go out and buy another car. I feel like putting it up for sale and looking around for something else. I wish Nissan would admit to making a piece of garbage and buy the car back for the total price I purchased it for. I had a 2004 Hyundai Elantra and it was a great car. I am having the stalling issue and have had to already replace the battery and the weatherstripping on top of the car, browning of the tires, the list goes on! I bought it at the time seeing no major recalls except for Honda and Toyota at the time due to Takata airbags on those.
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No Show Stopper
words, 01/05/2013
2013 Nissan Sentra SL 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
23 of 71 people found this review helpful
I just bought the NIssan Sentra 2013, and nobody really noticed! And the more I drive it I know why. Though upgraded from the previous model, Nissan went back to archives and pulled out the "GOTO" Nissan Altima file and just made it smaller. I bought the SL model with the wood grain, LED Lights, and dual temperature. The salesmen said it was loaded, but not really I should have looked up what "Loaded" is defined as according to Nissan. Bad: The model has LED lighting but it fails to light up the buttons on the door making it difficult to see the buttons at night, unless you open door.It doesn't seamessly go from low to high speed without a loud noise in the engine, unlike our NIssan Altima. There is a delay. Some highway noise too, and the windshield if you are short looks bifocal like and the lines on the road seem to wave, much like a bifocal glass.Moving the seat too is manual pumping. (Cheap!) I mean really they couldn't give you auto seats with the SL model. Thus far in comparison to the SUV i was driving I am saving a bit on gas, but though I am paying less, I seem to filling up almost the same. Hmmm! The sound system is good, but they trick you by putting in faux speakers in the doors, but no sound. What? I am grateful to God for allowing us to purchase this car, but some prayers should be left unanswered. Im already thinking of trading it in at 550 miles.
Great For the Money With Room for Improvement.
khuzbuz, 03/26/2013
updated 03/26/2016
2013 Nissan Sentra SV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
****Update: After driving the Sentra for 42k miles, the engine and transmission would cause a lot of noise in the cabin. The engine is very weak. The exterior paint quality is below average. There were many rust spots on the hood. There were hardly any maintenance issues. Just had to do regular oil changes and tire rotations.*** Having driven it for 1,400 miles I still feel it's a great value. LIKES: The int/ext styling is nice and Nissan used high quality materials; rear legroom & trunk space is outstanding; great gas mileage; bluetooth/USB/AUX; XM radio; Auto headlights; quiet ride on highway; lit kickplates. DISLIKES: Underpowered (feel like I'm gassing it more than I would expect to); small gas tank (Averaging around 300-330miles per tank); lack of storage compartments & center console is too far back for arm rest; can't extend steering wheel out as much causing awkward driving posture; driver seat should be more comfortable with lumbar adjustment; loud engine when accelarating; no maintenance reminder.
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Love my car but...
msl60, 11/02/2013
2013 Nissan Sentra SR 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love my sentra its the color I want the design I love and the gas economy I need. Although my car is 8 months old the transmission went out on it and is being replaced. I hope this is all I run into for quality of the build of this car. Lemon law says I have 18 months or 18,000 miles so hopefully this is the only issue with the car.... I am looking for other issues these 2013 Sentra's may have as well to have them checked out before it happens .. I did see the stalling issue which I shall address at the dealership.
A Solid Car...
mrcarfan2014, 08/21/2014
2013 Nissan Sentra SR 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Reading these reviews, it seems almost like someone only does a review when there's a problem. I have had my '13 Sentra SR since around the first of January 2014 and have put 21,000 miles on it during that time. That's a lot of miles but I bought it primarily as a commuter car. I can tell you that I have had no problems, it runs and drives just like when new. Gas mileage averaged around 31 when new and started averaging 35 (about 65% highway overall). After owning 9 Nissans I've found they don't start getting their better mileage numbers until about 12-15K on the odometer. I think it would average about 3-4mpgs better if they didn't sell 10% ethanol gas where I live (North Louisiana).