Used 2015 Nissan Sentra SR 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT) Consumer Reviews
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Transmission sux!
This guy, Cortez, CO, 07/27/2017
Nissan Sentra SR 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
36 of 39 people found this review helpful
I've been having transmission issues since 12k miles and now I have just under 60k and now I have to replace the transmission. In the beginning, (around 12k miles) the transmission would SLIP, I guess that's the word I'd use to describe it. Anyway, I'd come to an intersection and when I went to press on the gas, the rpms would race as high as 4000 but the car wouldn't go no faster than 20 miles an hour. Twice I was almost in an accident because of this. I learned that I had to pull off to the side of the road, shut the car off and let it sit for a minute; I guess to reset the computer. I'd restart the car and it would be fine. This was an occurring matter, and I took it to the dealership and they couldn't figure out the problem. I had the transmission fluid service performed by nissan at just over 30k and the problem seemed to go away...for a while. At around 58 to 59k miles, I was hearing a whining noise coming from my car. I thought nothing of it really, just thought it was the air conditioner compressor making the noise. I scheduled an appointment to have it checked, and it turns out to be a bearing or some kind of belt in the transmission is going bad. I bought this car in Oct 2015 with 35 miles on the car so I'm the only owner, it's now July 2017 and I'm having the transmission replaced? Really? My advice to you is this, if you decide to buy a used 2015 Nissan sentra, be sure to get as much of the service info as possible on the car and if you're buying this car new, be sure to get the extended warrantee. You'll be glad you did.
Sentra SR , answers the call
Bill C., Moline, IL, 05/07/2016
Nissan Sentra SR 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
42 of 46 people found this review helpful
First thing, If you want 0-60 times that will Impress your friends , look elsewhere. Power , is adequate , no more. I like the quietness of the interior , the quality of interior materials, and the car looks great. Had zero problems , no issues. I have not checked the mpg , and will not do so until I reach 12k miles. Same goes for final judgement on the 1.8L power plant. The CVT is not as weird as earlier versions I have driven. It does take some getting use to and this is my third CVT equipped Nissan, so it no longer seems that strange. My experience has shown that to really judge the performance and mpg on a car such as this , first you need to get them well broken in. As stated , this is my third Nissan , I keep going back because they have always been trouble free , tight and quiet. If I had a beef , it would have been the CVT, but I've experienced no trouble with any of the three Nissan CVT's I've owned. Not a race car , but a good looking, IMO , and trouble free vehicle that looks nice and ages well. Interior materials seem to hold up, and squeaks and rattles just don't seem to happen.
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Great Value
J. Pena, Wassaic, NY, 05/02/2016
Nissan Sentra SR 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
31 of 35 people found this review helpful
I have read many other reviews from very satisfied customers to whining and moaning/groaning. Its a Nissan Sentra, not a Lexus. For the money it is a great car. I am returning a 2013 from lease and picking up a 2016. I have had 0 problems with my 2013. Gas mileage is fantastic. I drive a lot, mostly highway. Average mileage per tank was 375. Pretty good considering other cars. I occasionally hit 400+ miles per tank. It is comfortable to drive, has enough features for me. I am pretty simple. Good radio, Bluetooth for cell phone, convenience buttons on the wheel. Folding back seats make good added storage. It IS lackluster in acceleration but that is due to the CVT transmission and lack of horsepower - this engine and transmission are built for economy not speed. Again, its a Nissan Sentra, really the 2nd level sedan Nissan offers (just above the Versa). Great car for the money. Best gas mileage, like all cars it is at 55mph. Don't expect 40mpg on the highway if you routinely drive 70+. Looking forward to the 2016 with added standard options like back up camera and streaming music via Bluetooth.
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Bad car, battery, transmission, and suspension
Mary, New Port Richey, FL, 08/16/2017
Nissan Sentra SR 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought a brand new car thinking that I won't have any problem for a few years, I has one year and I had to change the battery which the dealer doesn't cover the transmission has a factory defect, and I have to pay them to confirm it's the transmission, and the suspension is very poor. The paint is very cheap as it comes off just with a little scratch. It's good looking and the gas millage is great, but the rest.... I guess I'll go for a Hyundai Elantra
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Love this car.
Billwunder, Winter Springs, FL, 12/14/2018
Nissan Sentra SR 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This was my second Nissan Sentra SR. I previously owned a 2013 (first model year for this style. I loved both cars and both were leases. The 2015 had exactly the same options as my 2013. I had one recall on the 2013 and one recall on the 2015. Both were repaired by the dealer free. Aside from that I had ZERO issues withe either car. The 2015 was a more refined vehicle than the 2013. I see lots of reviews regarding engine/transmission issues although I only had 30,000 miles on either. Aside from that I had ZERO issues with either vehicles. Based on my experience, I would recommend and purchase the vehicle again. And I did. I now have a 2019 Nissan Sentra SR.
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