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Awful Car
Virginia, 03/31/2016
2013 Nissan Sentra S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
48 of 50 people found this review helpful
I bought my car May 2013 new from the dealer, the car has never been involved in an accident. About 3-4 months after having recently bought the car the car made this horrible grinding noise, I took it to the dealer and they said it was because I drove through mud! I couldn't believe they gave me that excuse, so I took it to the dealer again and after complaining they finally looked at it and they fixed the part that was defected. Now March 2016 my car started to accelerate or jump on its own while I was driving. The problem grew worse when making a left turn the car barely moved even though I pressed on the gas all the way the car seem like it wouldn't budge. There were also times I would press in the gas and the car started to feel like it would jump and feel like it was about to shut off. I thought the fuel filter needed to be fixed, once we took it to the dealer the problem was that the car needed a new transmission. Fortunately, the car was under warranty so they are supposed to be fixing it. Another feature I noticed that doesn't work properly is that sometimes when the front passenger is sitting it reads as if nobody is sitting there, so if I were an accident the bag could possible not deploy. This car has been nothing but a waste and I regret getting this piece of junk!!!
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Be Careful, known stalling issue
ramets5, 10/09/2013
2013 Nissan Sentra S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
29 of 30 people found this review helpful
The 2013 has a known stalling issue that the Corporation is having trouble solving. The Power steering and Power brakes go out when it stalls, which basically makes the car an Olympic Toboggan if it stalls. When I returned it to the Dealer, they begged the Corporate Office to give us a rental car while they tried to figure out the problem. Nissan Corporate would not call me back (even though the Dealer supported the claim completely). The car was in the garage for 9 days. Corporate kept telling me the claim was in "elevated status" and I would receive a call the next day. They never called, and the Dealer would not return the car due to the known Safety Issue. We got it back on day 10.
I'm getting a little scared...
cori1, 06/16/2014
2013 Nissan Sentra SL 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful
I have a 2013 Sentra SL- At 2837 miles, The car went completely dead- electric system shut down. It was in my garage so no safety issue- Had the car towed. Local dealership said it was an internal failure in the IPDM. After 4 days and replacing this, car ran fine. Nissan paid for a 3 day rental. It happened again last night- approx. 11,000 miles- dead as a doornail. Spent the morning waiting on a tow, setting up a rental car, etc. Waiting to hear from the dealer. Nissan has promised a 3 day rental but COME ON GUYS! I'm a single Mom- no one to help me get to work- no work, no pay! I thought I was getting a RELIABLE car- AM I GOING TO BE ON THE NIGHTLY NEWS like the GM DRIVERS? I'M SCARED!!
The Real Poop On the 2013 Sentra SR
billwunder, 06/26/2013
updated 06/26/2016
2013 Nissan Sentra SR 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
38 of 43 people found this review helpful
I'll get right to my point. I just purchased a 2013 Sentra SR. Originally looking at Optima, Sonata, Altima and Accord. Optima and Sonata don't come with spare tires?? Ruled out. I liked the Altima better to drive but ruled it our due to additional cost and size (fitting in my garage). The Accord was just too boring. I am a retired Toyota Salesperson. I have driven most cars in this category at one time or another. Was introduced to the Sentra by a neighbor. Read every road test and drove a demo 3 times. Every professional criticized the car for noise and acceleration. In a 0-60 mph race the Sentra beat the Corolla and Civic. The performance is about the same as the Corolla. This car was a lease. Turned it in Feb. 2015 and leased the same car with similar options. After owning the 2013 for nearly 3 years it proved to be trouble free. The only problem encountered was related to a recall that recalibrated the transmission. Never ran the same or as good. My new 2015 is a better performing car. The mating of the engine and transmission response is far improved. Slightly better ride. Outstanding quality control in the build.
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dnierode, 02/08/2014
2013 Nissan Sentra S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
Just leased my 2013 Nissan Sentra Monday with about 10 miles on it...took it to work got home went for another drive...Tranny took a puke...about 62 miles, shot...WTF... they are being pretty good at the dealership, but I do not want that car back...
Love My Sentra SL
pgh1559, 04/13/2013
2013 Nissan Sentra SL 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Sentra 2 months ago and have 5200 miles on it. I traded a 2012 Rogue for it, because I got extremely poor gas mileage one the Rogue. I am averaging approximately 33 miles per gallon around town (that is me figuring out the mileage when I fill up). I don't know how the person who is only getting around 300 miles per a tank is driving, but I have never gotten less than 350 per a tank and that was in the beginning. I got the Leather Pkg, The Premium Pkg, and the Technology Pkg. I actually had a 2009 Altima also, and I like this car better, to me the front seat is very comfortable, I was worried since it was not power. I would highly recommend this car.
HATE MY NISSAN SENTRA
kaylie morrison, 11/01/2016
2013 Nissan Sentra SV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
This is my first car that I have bought on my own, I have owned a Honda Accord with 140,000 miles and a Toyota Avalon with 120,000 miles. My Nissan started falling apart at 50,000 miles and I have taken excellent care of it! I wanted a Kia but everyone told me to get a Honda or Nissan so I went ahead and got a Sentra because I thought that it would be reliable. The car overheats, I've brought it to three different machanics and they can't find out why it is overheating. The transmission shakes and has just suddenly stopped when I am in drive but have the car stopped at a red light. The car has trouble shifting gears and has a horrible get up. I did go from a V6 in my 2 door Accord to this but it still has a slow start.. I'm just really dissapointed with this car. I will be going back to a Honda or Toyota!
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DO NOT BUY
Ashley, 11/21/2018
2013 Nissan Sentra SL 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Bought a used 2013 Nissan Sentra SL with 15,000 miles on it in 2015. Had to replace the transmission at 41,000 miles and the new transmission has not fixed any of the car's issues. Almost $7,000 down the drain on repairs and the car is still unsafe. This was my first car and I will NEVER buy a Nissan or let any of my loved ones buy one ever again!!!! I am a college student who goes to school out of state, and I cannot rely on this car to get me safely back and forth. I do not have the funds to continue fixing it or buy a new car. This has been overall a terrible experience and I would advise anyone thinking about buying a Nissan with a CVT engine to save your time and money and buy another car. Nissan knows the cars are unsafe and are being sued for it. Don't be fooled by the interior like my 16 year old self was. This car is not safe and it will spend more time in the shop than on the road.
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STALLING ISSUES
plogan97, 10/09/2014
2013 Nissan Sentra SR 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
my sentra sr is stalling on me when i start my car in the morning,, i always warm it up for 10 min, and lately it has been stalling on me in reverse,,idles below 1 and makes a real weird whinning noise kinda like a old honda...when i come to a stop the idle just drops below 1 and then it dies like it ran out of gas,,electric is still on brakes dont lock up but seems to be getting worse,,going to the dealer tomorrow.
Never a Nissan on my life!
Leonardo Never Nissan, 03/28/2018
updated 06/23/2022
2013 Nissan Sentra SR 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Transmission got broken when my wife traveling to CA, the dealer on Tracy CA, and only one on the area spend weeks to get it fix. After several months we sent the car tot Tulsa OK to be used by my son at college; the car presented some noise getting worse with time. When taking the car to the leader it was determine by the dealer that it was a result of an error performed during the transmission replacement. The technician left a bolt loose or too tight stripping the bolt and causing a possible safety issue. The dealer kept the car for 10 days on a "waiting for parts status" after these ten days and calling and pushing the dealer for the repair od the vehicle. We were notified that the dealer at CA denied our claim and there is nothing they can do. I contacted Nissan directly and tried to get them to honor the extended warranty and their response was. Nothing that they can do, that the dealers are "independent" of Nissan and I should deal directly with the dealer at Tracy CA. Nissan is not being accountable for the bad performance or training of their technician or services provided by their dealers. Sure they will push you to utilize their services as for warranty requirements, but they are not willing to cover for their mistakes. Now I was required to sign to take my vehicle back and release them for any responsibility because now it is a safety issue. If you are expecting that you will have a NATIONAL service form Nissan you are wrong and you are left alone to be the victim of a poor service and quality of their products. Save the time and lets switch TOYOTA, at least they are honoring every service and job performed on my Toyota Tundra; what a difference on service and quality ! Never NISSAN ! 2019 Update I got the car fixed and got ride of it as soon as possible.... Please use of my experience and stay away of the NISSAN products. We are the customers and we have the power to change the quality of the services and products we pay. Always keep in mind that when a customer pays for a product we are not just paying for the car, we pay for the quality and service of the car! Nissan shall understand that they should offer the same services as they demand the excellence of the quality and service form their suppliers. It is too bad that they do not apply such quality polices to their customers. NEVER NISSAN!
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Nice Car
happyinnj, 05/19/2014
updated 12/12/2024
2013 Nissan Sentra FE+ SV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
December 2024: 180,000 miles, and still on the road. Check engine light problem was fixed. It turns out there was a small vapor leak. It cost $230 to fix, and there is no more problem June 2024: 175,000 miles, still on the road. The check engine light has a chronic problem of shutting on and off. A Nissan dealer told me that there is a "vapor lock" line that has a tolerance that is to low, which they said means that everything is ok. I paid $200 to have the firmware updated, but it didn't work. A local mechanic I've been going to for years, has confirmed what the dealer said. Other than that relatively minor annoyance, the car is still working well December 2022: Still on the road with 155,000 miles September 2019: Gas tank needed be replaced. I've been driving for 45 years, and that's a first. It had something to do with a faulty filler tube. The car had 80,000 miles on it. All the cars I've ever owned NEVER had to have a gas tank replaced. June 2018: The transmission stopped working. Luckily, I bought the extended warranty. The dealer said that this is a problem with this car. November 2016: Brakes stink. The best thing in this car is the Sirius XM radio May 2016: After owning the car for three years, my biggest complaint is still the brakes. I take it to the dealer and they say nothing is wrong, however there is excessive travel, as it was from day one. Even after the recall, the brakes don't 'grab' at the best location when you step on the brake pedal. Others that have driven my car say the same thing, without me even asking them! I own another Nissan (a different model), and those brakes work fine. It is a great car for long drives, and combined with Sirius XM and the Bose sound system, has an excellent entertainment package for this type of car. It has an entertainment package you'd expect to see on a very high end car! May 2013: This is a nice car. I've been reading the other reviews about the brakes, and I found out, almost accidently, that the rear brakes were recalled. They were fixed in less than an hour. The brake pedal does travel a bit more than normal, but we got used to it Generally, it's a nice car and gets very good gas milage. I average about 32 mpg, and that's a combination of city and highway mileage.u The car is very roomy inside. 5 adults fit very comfortably, and the ride is smooth and not too noisy
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Total piece of CRAP!
applegate.5@osu.edu, 04/26/2016
updated 04/30/2018
2013 Nissan Sentra SV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Had the car a little of a year. Been in for multiple service issue......transmission on at least 3 occasions, front was totally redone (wheel cylinders, speed sensors, rotors....$2200 worth), then rear wheel cylinders, corrosion builds up on front brakes on a regular basis. Just picked the car up on Friday, today is Tuesday back in the shop again. Nissan used to be a really good car, obviously not anymore. DO NOT BUY! Transmission needed replaced at 117,000 miles-total piece of crap!
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Not confident with reliability/would never buy Nissan again.
mred72, 02/19/2014
2013 Nissan Sentra SL 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The GOOD: Interior/Exterior design and fit and finish. Ride quality excellent for highway which is what I mostly do. Stock SL sound system is ample. Voice activated Bluetooth is great! LED accents make the car look better. That's about where it ends. The BAD: CVT transmission's are just terrible in general, but Nissan JATCO's are probably the worst built out there. I wonder if mine will last. Terrible wiper design. Driver side wiper too long so it's trying to clean off too large an area that leaves a smeared mess on the passenger side. Driver wiper also is half hidden/half protrudes. Continued below...
two ton paper weight
Ryan, 03/25/2019
2013 Nissan Sentra SV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Pros: it's comfortable.... other than that, This car is an absolute death trap. We're on our third transmission (might be on the fourth soon as soon as we we figure out what's wrong now), check engine light is constantly on after repairs, and Nissan corporate is far from helpful when it comes to taking care of their customers... This car should've been taken off the market, crushed, and turned into something more useful... Unfortunately, negative equity prevents us from jettisoning this horrific metal two ton paper weight from our live's. So, after this we will Never be purchasing another Nissan. Toyota, here we come!
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Just not what i was promised
leogirli, 08/31/2013
2013 Nissan Sentra SV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought this car a month ago and when I first bought, I loved it. Well after many tanks of gas and 13 trips to the dealership, (in one month I might add) I ended up getting rid of it. I live at a mile high so lower gas mileage is to be expected but I was getting the gas mileage of a gas guzzling SUV not a economy car. I bought the SV model sentra and was getting only 240 miles to a tank. Then it started idling rough. It would shake so hard my kids would notice when the passenger seat would shake. I ended up with a 2013 Altima and so far Im in love. I have only had the Alitma 24 hours and im hoping this car will be much better. Stay tuned.........
CVT Transmission Problem
Stay Away, 07/21/2020
2013 Nissan Sentra SV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Known failure with the CVT Transmission. As a result of a class action lawsuit Nissan extended the warranty to 7 yrs/ 84000 miles. I had my car for 7.5 yr and 90k miles and Nissan refused to help with the $4k replacement cost at the dealer.
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12k Horror
ptkchic, 11/16/2013
2013 Nissan Sentra SV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
I got this car back in March. It is now 8 months old with 12,000 miles on it. There is a whine coming from the rear breaks. I took the car in and they said my rear breaks are wearing and it will take at least a month before the parts come in. The gas mileage is at 20 mph and they have no idea why. When I turn the wheel left or right there is huge clunking noise. (I am told this is normal) My front brakes are wearing faster than they should. The car has been in 3 times for the rear brakes.I have to slam on the gas pedal before the brakes engage. I'm considering using the lemon law.
Nissan is the last car you should ever buy.
Matt, 03/31/2017
updated 10/02/2018
2013 Nissan Sentra SR 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
14 of 17 people found this review helpful
My 2013 Nissan Sentra has been to the dealer over twelve times for the CVT Transmission. Nissan will just give you the runaround ,I will use the Lemon Law on Nissan. 12/10/2017 Update Nissan was order by a Judge to buy back the 2013 Sentra under CA Lemon Law.
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GRenzi, 08/10/2018
updated 08/19/2022
2013 Nissan Sentra SV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Thing twice about the CVT transmission , not a durable piece of machinery. Please read up on it , lots of Cons indeed...Won't ubuy one again....
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Brake failure
nurse1369, 06/19/2014
2013 Nissan Sentra S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I posting on this site seeking help. I have about 16,000 -17,000 miles on my car (its in the shop now so I cant look) and my brakes completely failed while driving. I was going about 50 on a service road and my car acted as if it was going to stale. So I decided to slow down and pull into a parking lot. When I tried to apply the brake I couldn't even push the pedal down. It was as if a brick was under my break. So I turned my car off and coasted into the parking lot. Thank the Lord no one was in my way. I sat there for 15 minutes and turned my car back on. I started to drive around the parking lot and it acted fine. I took to the dealership and they stated they couldn't find anything wrong.
My first real car
Nicholaspel@hotmail.com, 10/19/2015
updated 12/09/2021
2013 Nissan Sentra SR 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
13 of 17 people found this review helpful
Ive owned alot of clunkers. Most cars i have driven were 200,000 miles plus. Well i always like to rent a car on vacation and this was the one for grabs. On the trip the ride was smooth, no gears meant a smooth ride on the interstate. Its always adjusting. Usually in a 4 cylinder i would be at 3000 rpm on the interstate at 70. The sentra likes to hover around 1800-2000 the noise is great. I can turn down my radio amd hear myself think. Torque city driving is not sp great. The added a sport mode features which basically makes the travel distance of the pedal shorter. Faster reaction etc. its a great commuter car. Interior is easy to keep clean, i have black cloth so it can be shampood easier. Give it that new car smell every 9 months. I guess you could say i liked the car so much, i found the exact same model and color and bought it. People dont like the acceleration . Its similar to a 4 wheeler, hit the throttle and go. I drove rx7s in the past, very similar . Interstate or highway, good acceleration. I just drove it from louisiana to delaware last week which is why i am writing this review. I bought this car preowned and certified by nissan. It has been the best investment. Gas mileage is fantastic. I dont know why peoples transmissions are burning up. If you hit the gas hard it will stay in the higher rpms. If you have a heavy foot i reccomend another. This is purely a small car, low hp. Cvt will never allow it to be anything more. Strictly for commuting and gas mileage without being in a tin can * (update 10-19-2017, still going strong. I thought I was having trouble with the transmission maybe at 70000 miles... it was the taillight.... moisture got into the led rear taillight and caused a short. Messes up the sensors, got one on rock auto easy fix. At 100% again, I will keep this one until the wheels fall off). October 2020, running strong! Mass airflow sensor dudded out but at 100000 miles, it's expected. She still runs like new. Update May 2021, still running extremely strong. A few sets of tires, still on factory brakes. No shaky, no shimmy, transmission works perfect. Had two people back into car over the years, just a few scratches, no dents left. Im overall shocked, because I had expected something to go wrong by now. Edit: 12/8/2021 how in gods name am I still on factory brakes. all is well.
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Not Satisfied
1srac, 06/07/2014
2013 Nissan Sentra SR 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Bought my Nissan Sentra Dec of 2012. A week later i took it back cause the rubber seal around the front window came off. Took it to go looked at cause i can never get my music to bluetooth. took it back again cause while driving it, it felt like it was going to bog out and die. (Friend drove my car and freaked out) they couldn't re create it! took it back again for a sensor re call in the passenger seat that linked to the air bags not deploying!! Got that fixed. Then took it back, cause i was driving it home and the car lost all power and would not go past 2000 RPM.(Couldnt find anything wrong) Ran out of space for everythingOverall I dont like the car. Gonna get me something else here soon.
Extremely happy with purchase!
Eric, 06/17/2016
updated 07/06/2021
2013 Nissan Sentra SL 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I took a long time researching cars before I made my purchase and so far have had zero regrets. I was looking for a fully loaded car that was both economical and reliable. With 143,000 miles and over 9 years of ownership I have had no issues whatsoever, consistently obtain over 40 mpg, and am very satisfied with the comfort and handling. I like the fact that routine maintenence is quite simple if you are the DIY type of owner (oil changes, cabin air filter, and engine air filter). Great job Nissan! I see a lot of negative reviews concerning CVT issues. I'm not sure where they are coming from as I've personally had none whatsoever. Other than routine maintenance I haven't had to do anything else to keep her running like new. She's been a great car for me.
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I love my car...BUT!
nesspoopy81, 09/08/2014
2013 Nissan Sentra SR 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
This is the 3rd Sentra I have owned and by far my favorite! I had a 2002, 2008 & now 2013 and never had a problem with any of them until now. On my first drive in the 2013 the car turned off while I was driving. No lights nothing, just off. It turned right back on and I took it in and Nissan was great! 2 transmission updates and I was on the road again. I just hit 30,000 miles and coasted into the dealership. I need a new transmission. I don't know how long they are going to have my car but I miss it already.
Great not so little car.
mckennycoy, 03/08/2013
2013 Nissan Sentra SV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
Bought this car last week have read all the reviews and feel they are not all realistic ! I find the car to be an exceptional value , very distinguished looks, huge cab and trunk , and comfortable seats . The Car feels like a midsize car I traded in a Kia Optima and if feels about the same size . Performance of this car so far has been more than adequate for me and my needs. You cant expect to get great gas mileage and have a race car too! I am getting excellent fuel economy, nice ride , very little road noise ,and handles nicely with no surprises . I have the base stereo system and find it to be more than adequate for my needs .
52000 Miles. NO MORE CVT'S!!
Wallz, 12/28/2015
2013 Nissan Sentra SV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
I got the car "certified used" from the local Nissan dealer in May 2015. I have had a couple issues with a check engine light saying the mass air flow sensor being slow. Shortly after that issue was fixed, the trans began to shutter at times. 28th just becoming more frequent in the last 2 days. The year has not even ended and this morning on my way to pick up tools to put my daughter's new stuff together and in the middle of an intersection the transmission stopped the car. Would not go into gear and if you put it in nuetral it is difficult to move by yourself in the rain I had to rock it back and forth to get it to move out of the intersection but BEWARE ONCE YOU GET IT MOVING IN NEUTRAL WHEN YOU STOP PUSHING MAKE SURE IT IS IN PARK OR USE THE PARKING BRAKE IT WILL ROLL OFF IN NEUTRAL WITHOUT HELP for some reason the car will barely propel itself in neutral. Found that out after he got it off the tow truck haha. Luckily it was very early on Sunday morning and I didn't have my 2 year old daughter with me. But needless to say I WILL NOT EVER BUY ANOTHER CVT TRANSMISSION CAR AGAIN. I bought the car out of necessity and not what I wanted and so I can't blame the salesman I should have been more vigilant in my decision. Won't be making that mistake again.
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20000, CVT Problems
CVTsStink, 01/01/2016
2013 Nissan Sentra FE+ SV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
The warranty is only as good as the company backing it. Nissan has a CVT issue and, as normal isn't doing much about it. My last Nissan, CVT issues at 20,000. Nissan needs to step up. Can't get Nissan to keep the car long enough to get the car to do it. I've been on a intermittent slip going on 8 months now, about have gotten hit twice now. If you buy one, get a standard shift. Advice is to stay away, I hate to admit it, but go buy a Toyota.
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Can't complain
Bruce Hornbeck, 11/19/2015
2013 Nissan Sentra SR 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
About to turn 50000 miles and it runs like brand new. I love my 2013 Sentra. This is my 2nd Sentra and I've had 3 Quest vans. Great reliable car.
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Not confident with Nissan reliability
mred72, 02/23/2014
2013 Nissan Sentra SL 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Had a review I previously submitted and Edmund's never posted. My SL now has close to 18,000 miles on it. Within the first 500 miles the Fuel sending Unit failed. I had to wait 2 months to get the part and I had to get Nissan Consumer Affairs involved. Good style inside and out, but poorly executed. Quality control is all over the place with Nissan; no consistency with different loaners I was given to fix other issues. CVT transmission among the worst built CVT's in the industry.
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Angela estrada, 03/30/2018
2013 Nissan Sentra SV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I owned the car almost 4 years and this is my 2nd time changing the transmission, the dealer's help was 0 because it was exactly the 3 years warranty. I would never buy a nissan sentra anymore
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Order extra CVT while you are buying Sentra
Dado, 06/19/2018
2013 Nissan Sentra S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
CVT is crap, 5yrs and 80k miles Nissan reason for not helping on transmission repair is “due to age of vehicle” can’t help. Hey Nissan it’s 5yrs 60k mil warranty how is that due to age. But offered B plan from dealer, buy new Sentra. Hell NO to Nissan, not in my driveway. I’ll rather buy more reliable Honda or Toyota. Screw me once and we are done. That’s customer appreciation, bought two brand new Nissan. On my way to HONDA dealership
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bought a lemon ...where's the lemonade
morgan, 01/20/2017
2013 Nissan Sentra SL 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
BE VERY CAREFUL BEFORE purchasing this car. Beautiful to look at but poor warranty and resale value. Just after the three year warranty was up the car will not shift into gear! This is a constant problem and the dealer want mega bucks to fix...says the whole shift assembly needs to be replaced (at my cost of course). After waiting for (4) hours in the lounge, took the car home without getting the repair. The car was not inexpensive and now needs more repairs. In my book, that means the car is not a good value nor is the warranty.
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Very Pleased So Far
emgrtrct, 06/25/2013
2013 Nissan Sentra SR 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've owned my Sentra SR with the Driver's Package for one week. I previously drove a 10-year old Corolla with a lot of life left in it but in looking toward the future, now was the right time to make a purchase. I am a lifelong Toyota owner and am hoping this car is as reliable as my Toyotas have been. I compared the 2013 Corolla, Mazda 3, Jetta, Civic, Elantra and Sentra. Each had its benefits and drawbacks - it comes down to finding the right fit for the driver. I do not feel like I am driving an "economy" car which was part of the appeal of the Sentra. I have heard it called the "Small-tima" because it closely resembles the Altima.
2013 Nissan Sentra is the worst vehicle!
Yen O, 09/20/2018
2013 Nissan Sentra SR 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Transmission failure at 60k, broke 7 months into having possession of the vehicle. RED MCCOMBS HYUNDAI NORTHWEST OF SAN ANTONIO TEXAS IS THE WORST! Did not take responsibility to fix the problem, brushed it off and kicked us out! It costs less to fix the problem than to lose a life. Never buy from there, never buy a nissan with a CVT. It will drive one day and die the next, it is horrible that I can not even use my air condition because my car will shut off. This car is a lemon and trash.
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Avoid at all costs
Andy, 03/13/2018
2013 Nissan Sentra SR 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
The CVT transmissions on these Nissans is as bad as all these reviewers (and other reviews on other chat rooms). I had my transmission replaced at 35K miles and they told me the tranny fluid burns up quickly on their CVTs so replace it often (every 15k miles...which is twice as frequent as recommended). I have followed their advice and have replaced fluid twice and now with 61K miles I am seeing signs of what was going on before my 1st transmission failed. It slips at low gears, revs high at idle and kicks hard when it hits certain gears. I have taken to dealership and am told if it fails I am out of luck and replacement would be $4K range. I am selling now and will get a Honda or Toyota. I was hoping that enough of these transmission issues would result in a recall that would cover me but I can't risk it.
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Great gas milaege!
ttague2005, 05/01/2013
2013 Nissan Sentra S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
If I drive in the ECO mode, I easily get 45 mpg and trying hard can get 50 mpg in normal Boston area commuting. In normal mode I get 42 mpg. The sport mode is fun. I understand why each Nissan dealer I spoke with when I was shopping stated that the mpg rating was far too low. The manual rating is 36 highway and lower combined. This is a ridiculously low rating. The handling is a little soft, but the tires are for high mpg. The braking and acceleration is really good.
Love my Sentra!
snapdiggity, 10/06/2013
2013 Nissan Sentra SR 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I leased my Sentra at the end of July and love it! I turned in 2010 Sentra I had, and do love this car more. My only complaint is the size of the center console, the 2010 model was much bigger which I loved. I love the LED accent lights inside and out. I am averaging about 35 MPG and my commute to work is only about 10 minutes mainly highway. The engine is extremely quiet, and love both the ECO and Sport features. I have the Black with Charcoal interior. Inside is easy to keep clean too. The leg room in both the back and front is roomy compared to my old Sentra. Would recommend!
Great car
ANDY MERCADO, 04/10/2016
2013 Nissan Sentra S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
It's a very roomy and spacious interior I'm 6ft 270lb guy and I sat in back seat and had leg room. Has sporty road handling and great on mpg
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2013 Nissan Sentra beware
Brenda, 05/22/2017
2013 Nissan Sentra SR 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought a certified pre owned 2013 Nissan in oct 2016 , within a month check engine light came on , it has been back to the dealer every month since then , my car has no power going up a hill , when at a red light the vibration is beyond anything I have ever experience before , and the noise coming from the engine , and every time I take it in I am told this is the way the car rides , very dissaponted in Nissan for not fixing the issue , I have read hundreds of reviews and everything I am experiencing leads to the transmission slipping . I think I'm going to have to get a lawyer
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Death Trap.
Momof3, 06/20/2018
2013 Nissan Sentra S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2013 Nissan Sentra from Lewis Nissan. It currently has 127,532 miles on it and this is the 3rd transmission so far. She paid for the last 2. The transmission is going out again.....the dealership and Nissan has told her there is nothing wrong with it because it is not giving them a code. PLEASE DO NO BUY ANYTHING WITH THEIR CVT TRASNMISSION IT IT!!! It is a death trap we can not trade off or sell. You will be driving it down the interstate at 70 MPH and it just stops pulling, luckily she has not caused an accident yet or worse. Our only option is to keep handing the dealership $4000 each time they replace the transmission. The dealership is not the least bit helpful, not even a loaner car. Dangerous products, tons of complaints on the CVT, contacted Nissan got told their is nothing they can do to fix their faulty product.
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frugal transport
N C, 05/15/2018
updated 05/25/2022
2013 Nissan Sentra SV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I drove stick shifts a lot, the CVT is designed for saving $$$ on gas and it does,, reliable transport,,,, no racing allowed,,, 5/24/21 Update ,, still no problems with CVT transmission, still getting 42/30 mpg
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Not reliable and poor customer service
eyanovia, 09/22/2020
2013 Nissan Sentra SL 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
If you want to buy a car to last you 200,000 miles and want good customer service, do not shop Nissan! Transmission went at 89,000 miles... its a 2013! Customer service was horrible, they did not return my calls and did not pay for basic diagmostics because my car is over 85,000. I feel taken advantage of by owning a Nissan.
Good Job Nissan!
ggtg34, 08/12/2013
2013 Nissan Sentra SL 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car is definitely a huge improvement over the 2012 Sentra and I really like the look of the exterior and interior. I have been getting about 23 MPG in city driving and 30+ in highway driving. I took it on a trip to Pennsylvania and averaged 39 MPG for the entire trip! I know others have complained about the lack of power in this car, I agree that this is no race car and more power would make it more fun to drive. But overall the powertrain serves its purpose very well and I have never had any problems merging onto highways or anything like that. It's meant to be a commuting car and the compact size, good fuel economy and backup camera make it a perfect car for city driving.
Just problems.
Stephanie, 12/11/2015
updated 06/14/2016
2013 Nissan Sentra SR 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Got the car. Had it about 2 3 months and started driving funny. Between the transmission, brakes, stalling, wiper's, hole in my driver side seat from not stitching. Needing an alignment and they can't align the back of the car, so now when I drive it grinds when I make a right turn. I just wish I didn't go Nissan. I'm stuck and I wish I wasn't. I got the car thinking it was going to be a smart buy and it's been nothing but a peace is [non-permissible content removed]. 6-2016 update. Still HATE it! I'm stuck in it because I'm upside down in my payments. The backend is eating my tires and I have to get a whole new backend! I hate hate hate this car!
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Not confident with Nissan reliability
mred72, 03/23/2014
2013 Nissan Sentra SL 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Had a review I previously submitted and Edmund's never posted. My SL now has close to 18,000 miles on it. Within the first 500 miles the Fuel sending Unit failed. I had to wait 2 months to get the part and I had to get Nissan Consumer Affairs involved. Good style inside and out, but poorly executed. Quality control is all over the place with Nissan; no consistency with different loaners I was given to fix other issues. CVT transmission among the worst built CVT's in the industry. Now having trouble with rear drum brakes.
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.
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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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.
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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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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