nissan sentra Problems

nissan sentra 2013 Complaints

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. the contact stated that while traveling 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. the contact was able to merge to the side of the road to restart the vehicle. the vehicle then began to function normally. the vehicle was able to be driven to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 419 and the current mileage was unavailable.

Reported in: NORTH LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP3DL

AIR BAGS

passenger airbag off light staying on regardless of whether or not there is a person over 100lbs in the passenger seat. air bag indicator light staying on the dashboard, while it is supposed to turn off after 7 seconds. i took the car into the dealership on tuesday 2/26/13.. they said it is a faulty censor and that the passenger seat cushion needs to be replaced, however the parts are on backorder with no definite time line.

Reported in: STROUDSBURG PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

i was waiting at a red light to make a left turn. once the light turned green and i stepped on the accelerator, the car started to jerk and lost power. it did not turn completely off but it would not drive. i had to put my hazard lights on to avoid being rear ended by the vehicle directly behind me that was also making a left turn. i owned the car for less than 24 hours at that point. it only had 152 miles on the odometer. the dealership sent a tow. the diagnosis was that the software needed to be updated. i don't understand how nissan can sell a car that isn't properly programmed? why wasn't the programming checked prior to me driving it off the lot? i will drive it for a few days to see if it happens again.

Reported in: TEMPLE HILLS MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP3DL

ENGINE

took off from a stop sign and my car stalled. i turned the car off and on again and it ran fine. this isn't the first time this has happened to me, but the others were when it was pretty cold outside and i deemed that the reason for the stall. now i believe it has to be something more.

Reported in: SMYRNA DE || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

the passengers seat air bag sensor does not recognize when there is someone sitting and will not activate. i took the car to service and the guy told me that maybe it was because i was too skinny and maybe the sensor did not recognize that there was someone is actually sitting in the passengers seat. it is very dangerous because in a car accident it will probably not work. the car also have an annoying noise each time i hit the breaks in the back right side of the car. it have been 3 months and 3 service visits and several calls to service, distributors, etc. and i have not received an answer on how or when they will fix the problem. they told me to keep using the car because it was not a safety issue, but the brakes have gone blank twice making me very nervous of using the car. still no answer from nissan.

Reported in: VILLALBA PR || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP0DL

SERVICE BRAKES

Reported in: VILLALBA PR || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP0DL

ENGINE

i purchase this as a brand new vehicle last month from a nissan dealer. today morning when i left home at 5:40am the temperature was around 25f and when i switched on the car and pulled it to the drive mode suddenly the engine stopped by itself. i then pulled it back in the parking gear and reigned the engine and left home. i reached outside my house stopped to take a left turn and the car stopped again! i feel scared driving this car now on freeway as i feel it may stop anytime and i might get into a big crash. there is a recall letter i received on this car yesterday and it said the first problem i stated above when the car is moved from p to d sometimes it stops but not that it would ever stop while in motion which is very very scary. i hope you will be able to help me and any other owners of this car. thanks.

Reported in: NASHUA NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP5DL

AIR BAGS

air bags on passenger side do not work all the time if someone is sitting in the seat. light stays on even an adult is sitting in the seat.

Reported in: MONMOUTH JUNCTION NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP7DL

SERVICE BRAKES

extremely loud increasing grinding rear drums brakes noise, when applying the brakes the local sale distributor dealer representative tell me that there is no solution for that yet. there may be a death risk concern because are the brakes of the car ...........

Reported in: SAN JUAN PR || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP5DL

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

i was traveling on the interstate on 4/6 headed to sc at 5 am when the car started to decelerate by itself. with the gas pedal to the floor the car would not go past 45. then suddenly it will take off. the car does this at random and it cannot be detected on the computer according to nissan. friday night the car did the same thing. this time was worst and i was in traffic with people behind me. as i started to pull off from the light the car would not go past 25. i immediately put the flashers on prayed that i did not get hit from behind. i am afraid to drive the car and i am currently paying for a rental because nissan lithia springs refused to give me a rental or loaner. i am very distressed about this car. nissan lithia springs said they would trade me out the car but wanted to treat it as a trade. why would i pay for two cars when my sentra is obviously a lemon. i am otally frustrated i have a brand new car that i cannot drive and know one seems to care. the car was purchased on 3/18. went to service 4/8 picked up 4/9 they said that it was a idle program. returned to service 4/11 and was picked up 4/24. i took the car back on 4/26 and it is still there. i have tried contacting nissan consumer affairs and they don't return phone calls or emails.

Reported in: COLLEGE PARK GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP2DL

SERVICE BRAKES

while applying the brake pedal decelerating the car, the car suddenly had a very loud grinding noise on the rear passenger wheel, like the brake rotor grinding against some metal parts that broke loose inside. after stopping the car inspecting passenger rear wheel and found nothing, i got back to the car slowly accelerating it. the loud grinding noise got worse and i felt the brake pedal kinda light (like not all 4 brakes are being applied). i suspect the brake shoes or components broke apart inside the brake drum of the rear wheel (passenger side). fortunately, i was at slow speed (20-30mph) and only one block away from home. will have it towed to the local nissan dealer to have it checked out as i only had this car for about 7-8 month from brand new. since this is an all-new design 2013 sentra, i am concern this is a flaw on the brake design that could cause extreme dangerous hazards on the road. though my car should be covered under manufacturer 36-month bumper to bumper warranty, i am strongly asking to have the rear brake system on the 2013 nissan sentra investigated and recalled / corrected if necessary. this would help not only protect my family, my investment, but also others from running into the same incident operating this particular model in the future.

Reported in: WYLIE TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

WHEELS

Reported in: WYLIE TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES

my 2013 nissan sentra with 142 miles already has problem with the service brakes. i was completely stopped at a traffic light. while waiting for the light to change i noticed that my car started to move forward. my first reaction was to press a little bit harder on the brake pedal, the car stopped, but a few seconds later the car started to move again. i kept pressing on the brake pedal a little bit harder every time it started to move, until the pedal reached the maximum travel, all the way to the bottom. even with the brake pedal pressed all the way to the bottom, the car kept on moving forward. at that moment i was inching away into the incoming traffic, so i had to pull the parking brake to stop the car from moving forward. this incident was very scary to say the least. now my car is at the dealer in the service department waiting for a new master cylinder. what i cannot understand is how such an important / critical system of a brand new car could fail in 4 days, and less than 150 miles. anyone else experienced anything like this?

Reported in: GAINESVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES

tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. the contact stated that the rear brakes failed while driving 50 mph. the brake pedal was depressed and the rear brake system activated but failed to disengage. the rear brake made also exhibited a loud metal noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where an inspection was performed. the dealer advised that the rear brake band was defective and caused the rear brake system not to release. the dealer cleaned and greased the rear brakes however, the failure was not corrected. the rear brakes still would not disengage when activated. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 2,000 and the current mileage was 11,518.

Reported in: PATILLAS PR || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP2DL

SERVICE BRAKES

when i am stopped at a light, the car seems to creep forward when brake pedal depressed. i need to continually apply more pressure and the pedal becomes spongy. also, i now notice that when stopped or going slow, engine fumes are coming from my air/heating vents. don't know if its exhaust or an oil leak somewhere. car only has 400 miles on it and i've had car since end of february 2013.

Reported in: MERRICK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP8DL

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: MERRICK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP8DL

SERVICE BRAKES

2013 nissan sentra only 5 months old with 7000 feel like a 20 year old car. every time i hit the brake to slow down, i hear squeaking noise and feel like the pads are grinding, i will have to take it to the dealer to have it checked out. oh and you can't lift you wiper blades because the hood is in the way. how the heck are you suppose to clean you windshield or replace wiper blades. a/c goes on when you change to defrost or recirculation and you have to manually disengage when changing modes. should have went with the corolla.

Reported in: WOODLAND CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY

Reported in: WOODLAND CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES

this is a follow up on the safety complaint i previously filed on 6/2/2013, when my sentra 2013 suddenly had big grinding noise on the passenger rear wheel when i applied the brake pedal decelerating the car. after having the car towed to the local dealer, the dealer diagnostic and confirmed the rear brake broke apart inside the rear brake drum damaged brake shoe, brake self-adjusted assembly, anti-shoe rattle clip and pin. though nissan covered the repair, replacement parts, and towing cost, it still cost me one day off work and the car had to sit at the dealer couple days waiting for the replacement parts. i then looked up the internet and found the sentra 2013 rear brake part diagram (see link below). what really scare me is the new 'u' shape anti-shoe rattle springs / clips (instead of the traditional circle / washer shape ones typically found on most vehicles) that are used to lock the brake shoes in place with the anti-shoe rattle pins. these u-shape anti-rattle shoe springs might come off if the car running on bad roads often or big bumps over the time. i am really concerned about the safety on sentra 2013 rear brake and hoping someone could investigate to prevent future safety issues. ----- http://www.enissanparts.com/nissanparts/index.cfm?bodycolor=&trimcolor=&body=4s&engine=mra8de&area=cal&grade=s&trans=cvt&action=replacement&groupid=h§ionid=441&partcode=&jointvehid=17659&makeid=25&siteid=216803&illust_seq=01&partnumber=part+number&description=keyword.

Reported in: WYLIE TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

i have also been experiencing the loud grinding noise from the rear brakes. i took the car in today for its first oil change and showed the technician the issue. i also have a problem with the a/c not cooling. there have been a couple of times while driving when the a/c starts to blow warm air for a long time and then randomly starts to cool again. hopefully the dealership can get it fixed without causing any additional grief! the car has been driven less than 5,000 miles!

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES

vehicle owner notice that large abnormal cracking noise from passenger side rear right drum brake. brought to nissan dealer and they repair according to service bulletin reference no.:ntb13-031 issued on march 27,2013 classification br-13-002 however recurred on 6/26/13 same large abnormal cracking noise from read passenger side drum brakecorrective action: applied a small amount of brake fluid to the bore of the rear brake wheel cylinders. however recurred on 6/26/13 same large abnormal cracking noise from read passenger side drum brake and brought in nissan dealer on 6/29/13. vehicle still at dealer as of 7/1/13.

Reported in: NORTH CHARLESTON SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP8DL

SERVICE BRAKES

rear driver side brake as i am driving and apply brakes you can hear like a horrible sound like grinding noise you also can hear it if the car is at park and you go up and down on brake pedal i was at teddy's nissan dealer for first oil change told advisor he tells me to bring it back on monday morning that they only do oil changes on saturdays so i will be going monday morning so they can repair the problem will get back and let all knows how the do.

Reported in: BRONX NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

funny, i have had my 2013 sentra to falhaber nissan 6 times for this same brake issue, air bag (there was a recall on it), and the a-pillar on the driver side keeps coming loose. to date i still have the grinding noise and brake issue along with the a-pillar coming loose which the air bag is located behind. i have been told it was in my trunk, my license plate vibrating and even stated to me they don't know what the problem is. i bought a brand new car, why lie to me? fix the problem or return my money is how i feel. my safety and others with me is too important. i have also experienced the decrease in acceleration thankfully, not while in traffic. i thought that was the cvt transmission. ben from falhaber stated to me a couple times along with others from nissan consumer affairs that no one else has reported this. again, another lie after reading all these posts. i have filed for the lemon law refund.

Reported in: ERLANGER KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP7DL

SERVICE BRAKES

Reported in: ERLANGER KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP7DL

SERVICE BRAKES

driving as usual and applied the brakes approaching a red light and heard a loud grinding noise. it's a brand new car and had approximately 1,000 miles at that point in time. i had it looked at by the dealer and he has parts on order and i will return to have it fixed. i hope this is the end of this issue. however, i am greatly disappointed and stressed out by this event. i bought a nissan based upon their reputation and recommendations from friends. i think this is my first, last and only nissan ever. i had a 12 year old toyota camry that was more reliable than this. i hope an investigation into the brake issue is undertaken and quickly since it could turn into a dangerous and unfortunate situation for many.

Reported in: TUCKAHOE NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES

update on what herb gordon nissan found on the brake issue - the first time they were instructed to lube the brake cylinders as per a service bulletin. the noise was gone for a few days but started to occur again. the second time they changed the brake cylinders all together which has seemed to fix the grinding/crackling noise. the ac stopped working and was blowing hot air - they had to replace the entire ac compressor. so many issues in less than 5000 miles of driving.

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES

i was driving back from el cajon, ca on the 52 when i was going down the hill i was hearing this loud grinding crackling noise from the rear brakes. the noise still to this day is getting louder and louder. i took my car to the nissan services to check it out. they had a mechanic drive with me to here the noise. when we were driving he said there was no noise. so the service adviser came to me tell me there's nothing they can do if the noise was not confirmed by the mechanic. so i call my boyfriend and tell him to explain the noise we've been hearing. they do another test drive and the mechanic confirms that there's noise in the rear brakes. i asked for a rental car. the adviser just said there's no way nissan's gonna pay for a rental because i feel unsafe. i mentioned to him that i don't feel safe driving the car because i basically go everywhere with my son in my car. he said he will order parts and get in contact with me when they come in.

Reported in: OCEANSIDE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP3DL

SERVICE BRAKES

i purchased the vehicle from buena park nissan at the end of may and in mid-june/ early july i kept hearing a loud grinding noise every time i pressed down on the brake pedal. on july 15th i took the vehicle to the nissan dealership for an oil change and mentioned the noise to the representative. i was told that a part had been ordered and i would be contacted when it arrived. i have still not been contacted by the dealership. recently i experience the car move even though i have the brake petal firmly pressed down.

Reported in: LA MIRADA CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES

since 6/15/2013 rear passenger side drum brakes making abnormal noise. finally nissan(hudson nissan) replaced part no. 44100-3sg0a cylinder rear on 7/11/2013. almost one month nissan did not repair and ask me to drive. on 7/24/13 during the driving, brake was extremely loose and press pad all the way to the flower to stop the vehicle @ 4224(mil). nissan called and no abnormality found. no root cause found, no corrective action results re-occurrence and this is not safe to drive.

Reported in: NORTH CHARLESTON SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP8DL

AIR BAGS

two days after i bought this 2013 nissan sentra. when sister (120 bl) sit in the passenger seat and the passenger side airbag light was on, after couple minutes the light went off. later on, the light on again. i check the user's manu, it said if the airbag light on which means the airbag is not in working condition, if i have a crash, the passenger will not got any airbag protection. i went back to the dealer's service department and the mechanic said it was common, just because the airbag sensor under the "new designed" seat was not so sensitive,and he said my sister is not heavy enough(120 bl) to make the airbag work. the reason that the airbag light on and off was because my sister did not sit properly. but when i ask why this situation never happen in my other cars. he could not say anything. he told me the car was designed like this. he did not do anything and he just sent me home that day. i got a call from their customer service today. they said they knew there was a recall about the passenger airbag issue, but my car was not in that category, even my car have the same problem as the recall issued. what a joke!!! it seems they will not do nothing until someone got injured. it is a safety issue, if i can not get a good solution, this car will be my first and last nissan ever. i feel so disappoint!!! i hope nissan will not be a second ''toyota".

Reported in: LA PUENTE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7APXDL

SERVICE BRAKES

grinding noise from rear brakes when stopping from slow speeds, i was told it was a part that can rust when sitting for a short period of time but would stop. problem still exist. going to take car in for another inspection 8/20 hoping for better results.

Reported in: HOLLAND MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEAT BELTS

purchased 2013 nissan sentra in late feb 2013. within a few weeks the passenger air bag light came on while i had my wife or my son the car. both are around 140 pounds. i have everything reset/reprogrammed at the dealership. worked fine for a few more weeks, then same problem. had the recall work done. work fine for another few weeks, then same problem. i have had this brand new car back 6 times to the dealership. they have done everyhting they know to do. i have provided videos to them each time it happens. most recent time (#7) happened a week or so ago (no in aug 2013). was on about a 15 minute trip with my son in the car and the light was on the entire time. dealership asked me to bring the car in to check the codes. now, miraculously, there are no codes, so nissan is telling them that nothing is wrong with my car. meanwhile, i continue to take videos of the incidents as they happen. but, no one can help. now in the process of demanding a new car from the dealership with no money out of my pocket since this happened very soon after buying. i doubt i'll get satisfaction. first people to be sued if i'm ever in an accident and that air bag doesn't open will be the dealership and nissan. do the right thing and stand behind your products and trust loyal customers who have all the proof needed!

Reported in: ADAMSTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

Reported in: ADAMSTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES

i leased a 2013 nissan sentra from nissan 46, nj in march, 2013 and from july, i kept hearing a loud grinding noise from rear part of the car every time i pressed down on the brake pedal. *jb

Reported in: RIDGEWOOD NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP0DL

SERVICE BRAKES

bought car may 2013. in july 2013 heard noise when braking. took to nissan dealer service dept. told it was the rear wheel cylinder. said they needed to order the parts. awaiting call.

Reported in: BALTMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP1DL

SERVICE BRAKES

i took my car to the dealership on 4/26/13 upon hearing a rubbing noise in the back when brakes are applied at 20 mph & lower speeds. first time dealership couldn't "heat" or find a problem. brought it back in on 5/10/13 for same problem. shop fireman verified noise. determined it was a rear wheel bearing. brought the car back to the service department on 6/4/13 for same problem . nissan said rear brakes needed more lube. problem continued after. on 9/6/13 took car back to dealership service department for same problems. nissan is now saying rear wheel cylinders should be replaced but that it is not a safety issue. waiting on parts to come in to fix problem.

Reported in: ROCKWALL TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP6DL

AIR BAGS

1st incident with our new 2013 nissan sentra occurred @ 247 mi., in our possession less than 1 week, going 50mph (2 children in car with me), car just shut off. dealer reset computer system. it has been down hill since, i took it in today for the 5th time since it was purchased 3.5 months ago (it now has 3700mi). repeated issues with rpm's running high anywhere between 2,000 & 4,000 or at an all most stop will flutter down to 0 like it's going to stall. crackling/rattling noises from the driverside dashboard. now also coming from the a-pillar (?). issues with speakers (static/crackling noises) had the same break and airbag light issues. there is now growling noises coming from front, car seems to "buck" around 2-4k rpm's. oh yeah my driver door handle is now falling apart. did i cover all the problems i have had with a $20+ brand new car???? i think so, but then again we haven't owned it all that long! i did open a claim with nissan consumer affairs when it was in on it's 3rd visit, i was denied a repurchase, but rest assured a nissan certified repair shop will fix any problems. waiting on dealership to decide if they can do anything?! next step attorney!!!!!

Reported in: GRANTVILLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

Reported in: GRANTVILLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

Reported in: GRANTVILLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES

Reported in: GRANTVILLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES

tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the contact notice a loud grinding sound when applying the brakes. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the brake drums needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 4,800.

Reported in: POTSVAM NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP8DL

STRUCTURE:BODY

i got side-swiped on monday, and on wed a second person was in my blind spot while i was trying to merge to the right. i had my signal lights on, i looked several times each time. the only reason why i was able to avoid the 2nd accident was because i heard the person's brakes screech. there is no visibility out the back rear passenger window. the door comes up significantly higher (maybe 4-5 inches) than in the older sentra's. the mirror does not rotate far enough to the right in order to see in to the blind spot. no one riding in my blind spot can see my blinking signal light. overall this car is dangerous to drive. getting hit once and almost a second time was scary. this happened on a very busy highway (495). this car needs to be recalled. the flaws are inherent to the poor design of the vehicle. the door and mirrors are defective. these are design flaws which the consumer can't fix or maybe unaware of during a simple test drive. this car should not be driven on a highway.

Reported in: DERWOOD MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP6DL

SERVICE BRAKES

i took my car in for the third time about the rear brakes. at first there was a grinding noise. i was told something had gotten loose and that it was fixed. it wasn't, i took back a second time, i was told that they had to put some more lube on it. well that worked for a little bit. now i can't back up without the brakes squeaking like crazy, the grinding is back and now when i turn the wheel you hear a clunking noise. also the brake pads are already worn.... on an 8 month old car! i have emailed nissan about this and waiting for a reply. i am filing a report to the attorney general and nissan. if this is not fixed i plan to use this lemon law. i have all the noise recorded on video and kept all the records of when the car went in. the brakes wearing out this fast is ridiculous on a new car! if the brakes fail, i could get into an accident and then it's my fault. oh and as for the squeaking of the brakes, "it's a case by case issue." which mean it could take at least a month before it is repaired. but the dealership assured me that no other damage will be done.... then why are things getting worse!

Reported in: HOLLYWOOD FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. the contact stated that when accelerating from a complete stop, there was a significant delay in acceleration response. in addition, the vehicle decelerated without warning when driving at various speeds. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the technician was unable to duplicate the problem. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 770. updated 12/24/13*cn the consumer stated on two occasions, the vehicle lost power, and it would not accelerate.

Reported in: ROCKY MOUNT NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1N4AB7AP3DN

SERVICE BRAKES

notices a creaking noise from passenger side rear brake at slow speed approx 3 weeks ago, intermittent. was driving on friday 11/22 and heard a loud thump, checked car and didn't see anything. driving about 1/2 hour later, head a loud thump and felt the car jerk. stopped, visual check of car tuned up nothing. continued to drive and then right rear brake started to squeak, which turned into a loud grinding noise. got the car to local nissan dealership, and upon inspection said that the rear brakes had failed and needed new drums and pads! 11k miles on drum rear brakes should not result in failure. covered under warranty, but nervous to drive thr car now.

Reported in: MASSAPEQUA NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, a burning odor was present. the contact pulled over to check under the hood and discovered that the engine was on fire. the fire department was called to extinguish the fire. the fire department was unable to determine what caused the fire. no one was injured. the contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer regarding the fire. the failure mileage was 11,110.

Reported in: MEMPHIS TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP1DL

AIR BAGS

passenger air bag lights up stating air bags are off even though there is an adult sitting in passenger seat. took in today to nissan dealer they said it was something normal. i insisted for them to note it in their system that i took it in for that reason. they decided to keep my car to run tests.

Reported in: CARSON CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP7DL

VISIBILITY/WIPER

the windshield washer fluid does not get sprayed onto the windshield. rather, the fluid sprays the base of windshield wiper and traps the liquid between the bottom of the blade and into the wiper well. pinhead sized dots of fluid make it halfway up the windshield offering no fluid for the wipers to use to clean the window. after 4 good pulls, excess washer fluid drained from the wiper well and ran down the side of the car exiting from the driver wheel well. the wipers do not "grab" and carry up onto the windshield the excess fluid as it drains back into the wiper well as the fluid is sprayed at the base of the wipers out of reach of the blade. i have just returned from taking my car to sid dillon nissan in lincoln, nebraska, and was told if they adjusted the sprayer it would spray the inside of the hood and they must leave the nozzles where they are. i should note the nozzles are anchored to the hood and raise up and away from the engine (no fluid lines attached when hood is open) when the hood is raised this is dangerous...i will not be able to clean my windshield (which is the purpose of the fluid sprayer) when encountering post-storm highway sludge, melting and dirty snow are thrown onto the windshield of my car by other vehicles. i do not know if the nozzles are defective and the service department is reluctant to replace them or if this is a design flaw. either way, if the windshield gets dirty while i am driving, i will not be able to see. this is terrifying.

Reported in: LINCOLN NE || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP3DL

SERVICE BRAKES

tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the brakes seized and caused the contact to crash into the rear of another vehicle. there were no injuries and a police report was filed of the incident. the vehicle was towed to a collision repair shop where the technician diagnosed that the entire front end of the vehicle would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the incident. the approximate failure mileage was 900.

Reported in: WEST LEACHBURG PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP9DL

SERVICE BRAKES

tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. the contact was driving approximately 20 mph and crashed into a deer. the contact stated that the brakes were applied but did not respond. the vehicle sustained body damage as a result of the crash. there were no injuries and a police report was not filed. the vehicle was not taken for inspection of the braking failure or repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 21,000.

Reported in: WEST LEECHBURG PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP9DL

SERVICE BRAKES

i purchased the vehicle in april. two months later i realized that when in drive when i set my foot on the brake i would hear a grinding noise in the back of the car. when i would put it in reverse the noise would not occur. it was always when i would hit the breaks until the car came to a complete stop. it would not make the noise when i hit the breaks suddenly. when i called nissan and brought it in for them i was told that it was a fluid problem. after 2 weeks the noise began again, now it has stopped and goes on and off. also i have noticed that the indicator for the passenger air bag will be off at times when there is an adult sitting in the seat. this also happens on and off. i have had it though, where the indicator has come on saying the air bag is off for 3 days in a row, having someone sitting in it. the third problem is that the windshield wiper fluid does not spray correctly. it pools at the bottom of the windshield and so it does not clean it correctly. finally the last problem is that i have noticed when i fill up the gas tank the amount of miles i get are different every time. i have a particular routine everyday and every weekend. at times it seems i have more gas than when i have filled it up before. when i have used the eco button at times, it seems that once in a while it will work the way it is supposed too. most of the time it seems that the car just guzzles gas more than usual.

Reported in: MILLSBORO DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP8DL

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: MILLSBORO DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP8DL

AIR BAGS

Reported in: MILLSBORO DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP8DL

STRUCTURE:BODY

traveling northbound on hwy 5 . a truck veered into the lane and hit the car head on. severe damage yet the air bags did not deploy. thankfully my daughter had on her seat beat. i just brought this car on nov 23, 2013.

Reported in: LONG BEACH CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP9DL

AIR BAGS

Reported in: LONG BEACH CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP9DL

AIR BAGS

while riding in the passenger seat, the airbag disabled light is still illuminated, leading me to believe that the airbag is disabled even though there is a full grown adult in the seat. it shuts off intermittently, but on today's 6 hour drive it did not turn off once even though there was someone occupying the seat.

Reported in: BELLEVUE NE || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

i only had my car for about 10 months. i keep my car updated with the maintenance. i drove to las vegas, nevada friday afternoon. my car was running great i get to las vegas nevada i here this loud grinding crinkly noise coming from my engine or transmission. i take it to planet nissan in las vegas nevada. they took forever to even take me as a customer. then they come out and say you are not eligible for a rental and your transmission went out. they proceeded to tell me that i will be responsible for the car as far as picking it up when its fixed. this is the worst experience i had with cars. this is the third time something bad happens to this car and its supposed to be brand new. i bought it with 32 miles on it. mind you all this was on a trip i took to vegas with my family. my two year old son was drained from this experience having to spend 6 hours at planet nissan. they even try selling me a another new sentra.

Reported in: OCEANSIDE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP3DL

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: OCEANSIDE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP3DL

SERVICE BRAKES

Reported in: OCEANSIDE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP3DL

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle began to lose power. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 7,007. ..updated 02-04-14 *bf

Reported in: 15729-5 LASUBIDA DRIVE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP4DL

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentry. the contact stated that while sitting a stop light, the passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that they could not determine the cause of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 11, 051.

Reported in: ARTHUR IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP8DL

VISIBILITY/WIPER

i am concerned about the safety of my vehicle due to the way it was designed. it is impossible to keep the front windshield from fogging up or icing up while driving in inclement weather. the defroster does not allow enough heat to blow on the windshield to keep it clear during driving, causing the driver's visibility to be obstructed and making it a safety hazard. due to the fact there is not enough heated air blowing on the windshield, a large section of the corners (especially the passenger side) becomes coated with fog or ice, obscuring vision. the right windshield wiper even becomes coated with a large chunk of ice on the tip, causing it to stop wiping the right side of the front windshield. on a long trip, the driver has to stop the vehicle to manually clean the wiper and windshield on the right side or continue driving without being able to see clearly. this is not always an option, especially if driving on an interstate where there is no safe place to pull off the road. the vehicle is not designed to be driven in a cold climate (like wintertime in the usa). another safety risk i have run into with this vehicle is the placement of the gas tank release button. in order to reach the button, one has to open the driver door and reach down under the front dashboard to pop the gas tank. this makes the driver vulnerable to anyone on the outside of the vehicle who may want to attack or rob the driver from behind while their door is open and they are bending forward.

Reported in: ELKTON MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

engine stalled on the interstate while traveling at 70 mph. stalled again about an hour later at 30 mph. went to dealership, they were unable to reproduce the issue. others have had similar experiences, but nissan will not recognize engine stalls as a current issue with 2013 nissan sentras. however nissan did send me one months car note for the vehicle being in the shop several times for this problem. according to nissan there is a suggested repair involving the accelerator on these vehicles, but the company will not authorize the repair unless their technicians can reproduce the issue. after several calls to nissan they simply say that they understand the problem i am having but the company will not authorize the repair at this time. they more or less left it to me to continue with my own research about a potential recall involving engine stalls.

Reported in: DOUGLASVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP9DL

ENGINE

Reported in: DOUGLASVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP9DL

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the air bag light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the sensor needed to be reset. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 5,000.

Reported in: TOWNSHIP PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP6DL

SERVICE BRAKES

around 8k my car started with a grinding noise when i would step on the brakes took it for service said the car needed brake fluid, now not even 3months later my car has the similar grinding noise on & off at times not when i step on the brake but when car is running will be taking it to service tomorrow.

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

the morning started off with having problems with esf lght, and hand brake light even though hand brake was not applied. i tried to pull over many times, and fix lights but nothing worked. i was at a red light, then it turned green and street traffic proceededd to drive forward but a car 3 cars in front of me stopped abruptly. the car in front of me , had enough time to stop , but my nissan sentra hit the back of the car in front of me. i think that the car and its systems malfunctioned and i would like it investigated , because my accident could have been avoided. i am hurt from this accident, and so is the driver from the car in front of me.

Reported in: MONTEBELLO CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP7DL

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Reported in: MONTEBELLO CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP7DL

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Reported in: MONTEBELLO CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP7DL

SERVICE BRAKES

tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the brakes were applied and abnormally traveled to the floorboard. the vehicle did not respond to braking attempts and the contact had to repeatedly pump the brake to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that both master wheel cylinders would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacture was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 22,488.

Reported in: GAINESVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP8DL

STEERING

i have new nissan sentra 2013 sv with automatic cvt; purchased the car in september 2013 . my sentra just started making a intermittent loud whinning noise under the hood. i took the car the nissan dealership where i purchased the car. the mechanic said the loud whinning noise was from the electronic steering and it was normal. how can this be normal noise from a electronic steering? i never heard the load whinning noise until 22 march 2014. noise can be heard inside and outside of car when this problem occurs. the car only has 71 miles on it and is garage kept. i surfed the web and found that some nissan altimas are also experiencing the loud intermittent whinning noise from the electronic steering. i filed a complaint with nissan consumer affairs case id# 14055152 about this problem. i believe that nissan is aware of this intermittent loud whinning noise from the electronic steering and is refusing to anything about it. i hoping that the nhtsa will investigate this problem and force nissan to issue a recall with a permanent fix to the loud whinning noise from the electronic steering.

Reported in: WOODBRIDGE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP9DL

ENGINE

this vehicle was purchased on 12/31/2013, with 22 miles showing on the odometer. approximately two weeks later, while at a stop light, the car engine cuts off, i was able to put the car into park and restart without further problem. the engine has stopped three other times since then, the others were while idling and driving at approximately 25-30mph.i should have taken it back to the dealer after the first incident, but thought it was a fluke, but after the fourth time, i'm a bit afraid that this will continue to happen and probably cause an accident.how do i begin to resolve this problem with nissan?

Reported in: HENRICO VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP2DL

AIR BAGS

since purchase, the light indicating "passenger airbag off" is mostly on even when an adult is correctly sitting in the passenger seat. i called nissan as soon as we bought it and they said it had to go to the dealer for a checkup. the first 3 times we took it in, they told us that nothing was wrong. the fourth time, march 22, 2014, they told us they replaced the defective part. soon after we realized that the problem persisted. we took it in again today and they told us that, again, they were unable to replicate the issue on their computer.

Reported in: ARLINGTON VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP9DL

POWER TRAIN

while supposedly "stopped" at a red light, i realized i was rolling forward with the brake depressed. i pressed the brake pedal to the floor and the car stopped. when i accelerated ever so slightly, the car bucked and jolted forward. i slowed to a stopped with barely there brakes, put the car in park and pumped up the brakes, raising the pedal. this seemed to temporarily help, but the pedal went to the floor again the next time attempted to stop. car is at the dealership now. i am awaiting their call.

Reported in: PHILLIPSBURG NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP8DL

SERVICE BRAKES

Reported in: PHILLIPSBURG NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP8DL

STRUCTURE:BODY

the windshield spray does not spray cleaning fluid on the windshield. it hits the bottom of the wiper. i have taken it to the selling dealer, nissan of chesapeake. i have ben told that people complain about it all of the time and that it was the number one complaint on this model and it cannot be adjusted. very dangerous if trying to clean salt/road grime from the windshield.

Reported in: VIRGINIA BEACH VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

i bought my nissan sentra sv on november 18, 2013 and the next day i had to take it back to the dealer to check the light indicating low pressure in tire(s). the second time i took the car into nissan dealership was on december 18, 2014 when my vehicle air bag light kept disengaging when my husband was seated on the passenger seat. justin, who i told what was happening with the air bag light turning off, had the auto tech look at and after the vehicle was done being checked i was told that everything was okay. justin showed me that it was working properly, but when he sat in the passenger seat and the light went off and he tried several time to engage it didn't work, so he went back to talk to the tech and came back and told me that it's okay and to monitor it. now, i receive a recall notice letting me know about the same problem that i took my car in several months ago and told nothing was wrong with it. seriously, what happened if i was in an accident and the airbag didn't work properly and some one got hurt or worst killed. a life can't be replaced, but a car can. i hope that when i take the car into the dealership i don't get the run around and being told nothing is wrong.

Reported in: KEALAKEKUA HI || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP5DL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: KEALAKEKUA HI || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP5DL

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly failed to accelerate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they could not duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 18,000.

Reported in: WOODLAND HILLS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP6DL

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. the contact stated that the passenger side seat belt warning indicator illuminated without a passenger occupying the seat. the contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v138000 (air bags, electrical system). the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the air bag sensors that were located under the seat. the failure recurred five times after the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 800.

Reported in: GREENVALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP0DL

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

Reported in: GREENVALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP0DL

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. while driving downhill at various speeds, the engine rpms increased excessively. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 1,000.

Reported in: HESPERIA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1N4AB7AP0DN

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v138000 (air bags , electrical system) however, the remedy did not rectify the failure. the contact stated that the passenger�s side air bag warning light continued to remain illuminated when an occupant was seated. the dealer explained that the vehicle was functioning normally. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 18,918. updated 08/28/14*lj

Reported in: WEST ALLIS WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP4DL

AIR BAGS

i just received a letter that theres a recall on my car.... its the passenger air bag, when i purchased this vehicle i asked for a safe spacious car for my four boys and i.... they gave me the nissan sentra... and now i dont feel so safe anymore do to the fact that my 10 yr old drives in the passenger seat! even if i take it to the dealer so they can fix the problem i wont feel safe anymore... what can i do?

Reported in: PALMDALE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP4DL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. the contact stated that there was a sudden loss of power steering as the vehicle stalled. the contact mentioned that the brake pedal had become hard and was unable to be depressed. the emergency brake was activated in order to stop the vehicle. the contact stated that the vehicle was able to restart. additionally, the contact stated that the instrument panel would flicker intermittently and the vehicle would stall. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the vehicle was not diagnosed for the initial failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 22,000. the vin was not available.

Reported in: SANFORD FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

Reported in: SANFORD FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

the vehicle was purchased 7/2013 almost immediately began have the passenger's airbag problems. indicate airbag was off while a passenger was in the seat. dealer could not detect a n error code so no repair was made. my vehicle wasn't include in recall campaign 13v06900. the problem continued dealer again could not find any problems or error codes. vehicle was recalled as a result of recall campaign 14v13800. after the software update was completed the problem continued. the problem was video taped by cell phone. dealer has vehicle now . a loaner car of the same year make and model was provide. dealer asked us to recreate the problem. the problem was recreated and video taped. when an adult is sitting in the passengers seat dash light indicates airbag for front seat passenger is off.

Reported in: FLANDERS NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP9DL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. the contact stated that the push button start feature failed to engage the engine. in addition, the brakes failed. the contact had to increase the braking distance in order to stop the vehicle. the contact also heard a loud metal grinding sound near the front passenger side. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions. the brake sensor was replaced, but the failure recurred. the push button start was not replaced. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 6,000.

Reported in: OCEANSIDE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP7DL

SERVICE BRAKES

Reported in: OCEANSIDE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP7DL

SERVICE BRAKES

tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. the contact stated that the vehicle shook and jerked violently when the brake pedal was depressed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the brake failure. the dealer was able to duplicate the failure, but could not determine the cause of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer stated that the brakes were operating as designed. the failure mileage was 100. !....updated 07/31/14 *bf

Reported in: MISKAYUNA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7APXDL

AIR BAGS

passenger airbag sensor does not detect passenger, airbag light would sporadically come on during a trip indicating the passenger airbag has been deactivated. vehicle was taken to nissan dealer for recall work to be performed for the same issue. the same issue arose again within a couple of weeks and i took the car back to nissan to check the problem. the service representative told me that it may be that i or my passenger may not weigh enough for the vehicle to detect us in the seat or it could be the way the passenger sat. i explained to them that when the incident occurs, we confirm passenger is seated properly and our weight was not a problem when we have been seated as passengers in other similarly equipped vehicles i have driven or ridden in. after persisting they do something about this safety issue, they went ahead and told me they replaced a sensor in the seat. a couple of weeks after that i am still having the same problem with the passenger airbag deactivating at random times while the passenger seat is occupied. i have gone back to nissan and they keep telling me they can find nothing wrong every time. i am very concerned as this presents a serious safety risk that may cause the vehicle to malfunction in the event of a collision.

Reported in: GAINESVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP9DL

ENGINE

i was turning and drove thru a intersection that is when my car stalled out. i have taken it to the dealer ship and been told that there is nothing wrong with the car. two weeks later the same thing happened and once again took it back into the dealership. i just got it back on friday and what do you know the car keeps acting like it is going to stall out. don't get me wrong the people at the dealership are nice, but after my google search today i am glad (not really glad sad to see this is a problem but i thought i was going to crazy trying to figure out why) to see that others are having the same exact problem so when i go in tomorrow i have several things to talk to nissan about. i just hope that with these issues something is done before someone gets hurt. i shouldn't be scared to take my kids places in my car.

Reported in: ALBUQUERQUE NM || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP0DL

SERVICE BRAKES

i was traveling on ventura blvd. at a normal speed of traffic when someone abruptly stopped in front of me. this happened in encino, ca. on january 8, 2014. the car literally after applying the brakes, kept going and there was no difference between me applying the brakes or not. i could not believe it! it totalled my car, and the person whom i hit have had neck/back injuries! i am lucky to be alive since the weakest crash test was the front end, driver side!! i was injured too my knee swelled and my hand was swollen. when i addressed this to nissan, there was no response.

Reported in: LAKE BALBOA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP9DL

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. the contact stated that the air bag sensor light illuminated indicating that the air bag system was faulty. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the air bag wiring harness was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified but no solution was offered. the failure mileage was 40,000.

Reported in: ALBUQUERQUE NM || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP2DL

AIR BAGS

i have received nissan recall # 14v-138. i have stopped by to nissan service center at premier nissan, fremont. they have confirmed that ocs software has been successfully reprogrammed to reduce the potential for classifying the seat as empty. but after running the run few more weeks, i have seen the same signal showing in my dashboard. 'pass air bag off' although at that time co-passenger was sitting in the passenger seat. its coming frequently. but not all the time.

Reported in: FREMONT CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP0DL

POWER TRAIN

purchased the car in november 2013, driving the highway, as we exit the highway, we had to stop for the red light, once the light change to green, hit the green pedal and the car would not move. had to think quickly so i shut car off, then turned it back on, pressed the gas pedal, but there was no get up and go. the car creeped very slowly. was able to make it across the road to the gas station, turned the car off allowed it to set for 15 minutes turned car back on still was driving at less than 20 miles per hour. car was done, there was a hotel the street from the gas station was able to push it over there. knew we had to figure out what to do. called trip a to have the car towed to faulkner nissan on paxton st. in harrisburg pa since it was after 5pm on a saturday, they were closed, and closed all day on sunday. had to get a cab to the harrisburg airport to get a a rental car, no way to get back home or to work. paid 355.00 for a 7 day rental. received a called from faulkner nissan monday after having a service technician check it, he said the transmission died. brand new car, faulkner wants to replace it with a rebuilt transmission, questions is will that one break down on me as well. today is wednesday, july 23rd, 2014, still no word on the status of car

Reported in: EAST HAVEN CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP0DL

SERVICE BRAKES

i was operating a 2013 nissan sentra at approximately 45 mph and i placed my foot on brake to slow down to stop at a red light when the brake pedal travelled to the floor. i had the vehicle checked and both front and rear brakes were good. the car wasn't leaking any fluids. i then contacted nissan and they advised i would have to bring the vehicle in for them to check it. while taking the vehicle home fro out trip the problem still existed. it was very frightening to think that this problem just started while driving. this seems to be an ongoing problem with these models and nissan needs to take the appropriate action so nobody is hurt or killed. this car is currently at nissan being repaired. i spoke with nissan and they would not inform me of any problems.....made me feel like they are covering up a serious problem.

Reported in: FAIRFIELD VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP8DL

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. the contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the front passenger's side air bag off warning light remained illuminated. the failure occurred when the front passenger's seat was occupied. the vehicle was recently repaired under the nhtsa campaign number: 14v138000 (air bags , electrical system). the failure only occurred after the remedy was performed on the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure was mileage was 19,465.

Reported in: CULPEPER VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP3DL

SERVICE BRAKES

every since i have had the 2013 nissan sentra the brakes make an extremely loud sound when applied. the dealer insists that nothing is wrong with them but, i beg to differ. the loud scrubbing sound when brakes are applied is not normal for any new car. i am highly disappointed.

Reported in: CLINTON MS || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. the contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the contact was advised that there were no failures. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

Reported in: MASTIC NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP7DL

SERVICE BRAKES

while waiting at the stop light, the car had began moving forward, i noticed the release of the pressure of the brake pedal, and begin to press harder to stop the car. it occurred again, this time i pressed harder and notice the pressure was completely released and had to floor the brake pedal. i took the vehicle to the dealership which they performed a multi-point inspection and performed a few recalls (i.e. a/c and airbags), checked brake fluid, brake line and master cylinder which apparently passed their test. while picking up the vehicle, we performed a test drive and notice the pressure was fine. after driving my car for a few days, again i stopped at a stop light and the issue began again. this time, the brake pedal floored itself and did not come up until i had to take the tip of my shoes to push it up.

Reported in: SOUTH OZONE PARK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7APXDL

SERVICE BRAKES

driving home on long island expressway after work, it was rush hour, the traffic move slow. one exit before i should get off high way, noticed something different when stepped on brakes, it was loose, there was no resistance and the car didn't respond, either took long time to slow down a little bit or not slow down. i have no experiences at all and it didn't register in my head it was the brakes, i even thought maybe i was too tired and my judgement was off. i continued driving in the very slow traffic. soon at the exit, i had to pick up the speed a little bit to merge into the service road. then i really realized the brakes not working, because i can't stop the car at the intersection traffic light, the light turn orange at the moment, i had no choice, turned left , the car continued and slowed down a little bit, just wondering what to do at the next intersection , the left turn signal light was on and i turned the car to the left onto the service road again. i was close to home already. at that moment i didn't know what to do, thinking if i can't stop the car at least i should keep it at very low speed , approximately less than 5 miles. at the next traffic light, the car managed to stop. i didn't know if it was because it was already at the lowest speed and stopped naturally or the brakes still had a little control. for the whole time , since i was very scared and panic, i never realized i should forced the car stop with the emergency hand control brake or just switched to parking position. after i passed the traffic light, i remembered and pulled over on the side of the road and parked my car. then i called geico insurance and aaa to have my car towed to the nearest nissan service center. it all happened between 5:30-7:30 pm. the nissan service center already closed the business hour.

Reported in: HICKSVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

air bag light turn on even though it was occupied. it is not functioning the right way. 4 or 5 months ago i received a letter by mail in regards a recall on vehicle. i took it to the nearest nissan dealership for an inspection and a computer reset. everything was going fine until 8/14 on a friday night we were going to a family reunion. my husband was driving as i was on the passenger seat. we noticed the air bag light turn on again. i would like to know what will be the next step to take? should i take it back to the dealership?

Reported in: CAROL STREAM IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP8DL

AIR BAGS

a couple of weeks after i purchase the car, i notice that the light kept coming on weather someone was seating there or not. i got a recall notice in the mail and i took my car in for inspection to the dealer. after that they light still kept coming on. i took it back again one more time and they gentlemen said that everything look good. well up to this date, the light is still coming on weather someone is seating in the passenger seat or not. i don't know what to do, because i've already taken it back twice and they keep telling me that everything is okay. i fear for my passenger when i have them in my car. please help me out.

Reported in: OXNARD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP3DL

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

exploded sunroof i woke up one morning to a completely shattered sunroof. the sunroof was blown up. i called the insurance company and they explained they never heard of this happening before. i also contacted the nissan dealership in which i purchased the vehicle from and they also never heard of this happening before. i was asked to drive the vehicle to the dealership which then the sunroof then blew out. when i arrived at the dealership there was a hole in the sunroof. i got most of the damage covered by my insurance but this should of been covered by nissan as this is a defect in the sunroof.

Reported in: FISHKILL NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP0DL

SERVICE BRAKES

brake pedal travels to floor brake responce is almost non responcive. pumpming helps.

Reported in: HATFIELD MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3N1AB7AP0DL

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