Used 2013 Nissan Sentra SR Sedan Review
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The Real Poop On the 2013 Sentra SR
billwunder, Titusville, FL, 06/26/2013
2013 Nissan Sentra SR 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
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.
STALLING ISSUES
plogan97, Willcox, AZ, 10/09/2014
2013 Nissan Sentra SR 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
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, Scottsdale, AZ, 03/28/2018
2013 Nissan Sentra SR 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
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!
Nissan is the last car you should ever buy.
Matt, Modesto, CA, 03/31/2017
2013 Nissan Sentra SR 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
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.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2013 Nissan Sentra SR Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Upscale and spacious interior
- Pro:high fuel economy
- Pro:generous trunk space
- Pro:useful electronic features.
- Con:Steering lacks feel
- Con:underwhelming acceleration.
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