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3N1AB7AP5DL••••••2013 Nissan SENTRA
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2013 Nissan SENTRA build (43 vs 17).
43on this build
577on the model
33builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedPower Train 22Engine 6Air Bags 6Service Brakes 5
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashMar 2021
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving at 45 mph when the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer who inspected the vehicle and found no issue and could turn off the warning light, however, after a few…
Power TrainJan 2025
Transmission has failed. The car will not change speed when pressing on gas. Causing danger on the road when driven. The issue has been confirmed by an independent auto service. No warning lamps or identifiers has been present with this issue. The vehicle itself has only 97000…
Unknown Or OtherNov 2023
My car has has to repair its air conditioner on 3 Ocasion because it stopped cooling. On November 2023 the transition failed sending a code of: SECOND CLOTCH MODE. I TOOK IT TO 3 mechanics and all said it was the transmition and that all CVT cars have the same defect. My car is…
EngineJan 2020
I bought this car at 120,000 miles and have driven it to 139,000. I started noticing my transmission stalling and I revived a letter in the mail a couple times regarding my transmission being recalled. I unfortunately don't have the letter anymore regarding the transmission
Vehicle Speed ControlOct 2019
Car starting jerking and came to almost a complete stop out the blue at 136,000-138,000 somewhere in between don't exactly remember. The first sigh something was wrong with car was the RPM would just go up high out of blue while accelerating which was dangerous ad just comming…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3N1AB7AP5DL616761 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.