2012 Nissan Sentra problems
The Nissan Sentra is a series of automobiles manufactured by the Japanese automaker Nissan since 1982. Since 1999, the Sentra has been categorized as a compact car, while previously it occupied the subcompact class. Until 2006, Sentra was a rebadged export version of the Japanese Nissan Sunny, but since the 2013 model year, Sentra is a rebadged export version of the Sylphy. The Sentra nameplate is not used in Japan. Many other countries in Latin America sell their versions of the Sunny as the Sentra. In Mexico, the first three generations of the Sentra were known as the Nissan Tsuru (Japanese for crane), and the B13 model was sold under that name until 2017, alongside the updated models badged as Sentra.
In North America, the Sentra currently serves as Nissan's compact car, despite being rated as a mid-size car by the EPA due to its interior volume since the 2007 model year. While previous Sentras were subcompacts, the Sentra has grown over the years, with the Nissan Versa having replaced the Sentra in the entry-level area.
The Sentra name was created for Nissan by Ira Bachrach of NameLab, and Bachrach describes the origin as "Nissan wanted consumers to understand that it was quite safe even though it was small. The word Sentra sounds like central as well as sentry, which evokes images of safety."
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Common 2012 Nissan Sentra problems
The 2012 Nissan Sentra has been reported to have several common problems based on owner complaints. These issues include transmission failures, worn-out starter motors, and steering system problems.
Transmission failures are the most frequently reported problem, appearing within the first 80,000 miles. The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) found in Nissan vehicles is considered a weak spot and can cost around $3,500 to replace.
Worn-out starter motors are another common problem, with owners reporting failures within the first 50,000 miles. Replacing a starter motor costs approximately $450, including labor.
Steering system issues, including pulling to one side, are often mentioned within the first 20,000 miles. These problems can be attributed to alignment issues or steering rack damage, with alignment costs around $100 and steering system damage potentially costing over $1,000.
In addition to these issues, owners have reported problems with brakes, steering, and the engine, specifically the starter, crankshaft, fuel pump, and various sensors.
Consumer Reports lists transmission minor, in-car electronics, steering and suspension, electrical accessories, engine major, exhaust, and climate system as trouble spots for the 2012 Nissan Sentra.
These common problems with the 2012 Nissan Sentra can lead to costly repairs and a shorter lifespan compared to top competitors. Regular annual maintenance costs for a 2012 Sentra are higher than average for a compact car, and major components like the ignition coil, blower motor, and throttle body may need to be replaced as the vehicle reaches 75,000 miles.
What are common problems with 2012 Nissan Sentra?
Owner Reported Trouble Spots
- Transmission Minor. Gear selector and linkage, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission, leaks. ...
- In-car Electronics. ...
- Steering And Suspension. ...
- Electrical Accessories. ...
- Engine Major. ...
- Exhaust. ...
- Climate System. ...
- Engine Electrical.
What is the biggest problem with the Nissan Sentra?
Top Nissan Sentra Problems
- Brake problems are a recurring problem for Nissan Sentras. ...
- Strut assemblies that dampen the shocks from driving on uneven surfaces may also fail without warning. ...
- Transmission issues are among the most common and serious problems that can happen to a Nissan Sentra.
Is the 2012 Nissan Sentra a good car?
Among the Sentra sedan's best qualities are decent fuel economy, a comfortable interior and a long list of desirable standard features and options. There are even two sporty variants, including the 200-horsepower SE-R Spec V, designed to appeal to driving enthusiasts.
How long should a 2012 Nissan Sentra last?
A glance through Reddit or the numerous articles about Sentra CVT lawsuits is all you need to see. While there may be some exceptions, there's no reason to believe most 2007-2012 Sentras will make it past 150,000 miles.
2012 Nissan Sentra car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Nissan Sentra problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Engine problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Air bags problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2012 Nissan Sentra vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2012 Nissan Sentra
The NHTSA has received 176 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2012 Nissan Sentra. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2012 Nissan Sentra vehicles.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-12
- VIN: 3N1AB6AP0CL
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to turn on the headlights, the air bags deployed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to Special Coverage Adjustment: 23520 Passenger Presence Sensor (PPS) Module; however, the VIN was not included in the Special Coverage Adjustment. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 174,000.
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-13
- VIN: 3N1AB6AP2CL
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: The rearview mirror fell off the windshield and was hanging by the wires, which was found when entering the vehicle to drive; when touched, the wires and everything fell the rest off the way off the windshield. Glass from the windshield broke off with the rearview mirror. This was hazardous to be missing while driving and has prevented visibility and impacted safety. A mechanic is repairing the vehicle and has never seen anything like this issue, but upon looking up this specific problem, it appears many Nissan Sentra owners have experienced the same issue.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-23
- VIN: 3N1AB6AP4CL
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: Our nissan Sentra with 106K miles the car lost nearly all power as my son was turning onto the freeway. He could only drive 16 miles an hour and it was hopping and jumping through a 8 lane freeway/highway intersection while he tried to get into a parking lot off the road. He turned it off, waited 5 minutes, and turned it back on, but it was still slowly hopping and jumping. After another 10 minutes my husband drove it for about 10 minutes and it operated normally. This same behavior happened in 2019 with 82k miles at a large intersection. It suddenly lost power and slowly hopped through the intersection. At 60k the cruise control buttons on the steering wheel quit working. When we asked the Nissan Dealership about it, we were told that was typical and it would slowly lose all the functionality of the steering wheel controls. All the functionality was gone by 70k miles. We have learned that Nissan's transmissions are very problematic and these situations are typical as you get closer to 120k miles. We planned to have this car for several more years. If we sell it and buy a different car we are out several thousand dollars or if we keep it we will likely have to pay for a new transmission also several thousand dollars.
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-12
- VIN: 3N1AB6AP8CL
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: Leaking transmission oil. Also burning engine oil a week after doing an oil change to the point there is no oil but no leaks.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-11
- VIN: 3N1AB6AP9CL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled and, on several occasions, and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who replaced the ignition switch, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was later taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced a second time. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 79,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-15
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 3N1AB6AP1CL
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact’s husband owns a 2012 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started to smoke at an unknown location of the vehicle and caught fire. No warning lights were illuminated. No injuries were sustained. No medical attention was required. The local authorities were notified, and the fire department was notified and extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-15
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 3N1AB6AP1CL
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: ******* DELETE VOQ ******* THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING MARKED FOR DELETION BECAUSE IT IS AN INADVERTENT DUPLICATE OF ODI# 11502677*DJR ******* DELETE VOQ *******
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-07
- VIN: 3N1AB6AP9CL
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The Transmission is making a whining nose and smells terribly bad! When driving on the interstate and parkways; after the car reaches 60 -70 miles, the car starts shaking and slows down; almost coming to a complete stop and we have to either get over in the slow lane and/ or sometimes, we have to pull over, off the interstate, because it has came to a complete stop and would not accelerate and/or move forward ! We sat there for an hour waiting for help/ and I called my Granny! When she got there; she checked the oil, added a quart of oil! After sitting there for over an hour; the car accelerated and we drove onto a side road and drove it slowly back to the house! WE took it to Unitires on Charolette ! He told us, the whining noise appeared to be the Transmission ! He repaired the wheel bearing , which stopped some of the shaking; but not all of it!
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-06
- VIN: 3N1AB6AP3CL
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: While traveling down the interstate doing the normal speed limit, I was forced to pull over to the emergency lane so cars can pass me. My car lost power to the engine without notice. No check system engine lights were not activated during this time. Car and Trucks were having to swerve over in other lanes to keep from rear ending me and causing a major wreck. This happen several weeks ago again with no lights lighting up on dash. I was able to pull over for a few minutes and restart the car and it was back to normal. I looked things up online and took my car into a repair shop to let me know the problem, They stated that they have seen this issue with Nissan vehicles. It is the CVT transmission issue. The loss of power comes from the CVT fluid getting too hot and reduces power to save the CVT transmission, I have a 2012 Nissan Sentra that was Manufactured 6/2012.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-17
- VIN: 3n1ab6ap0cl
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: --- What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Transmission malfunction, yes available for inspection by NHTSA. 28k miles on odometer. --- How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? While driving and starting from a stop, the car loses power momentarily and then jerks forward, causing a dangerous driving condition. --- Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No. --- Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No, an accident was not caused. --- Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? None. ----
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-18
- VIN: 3N1AB6AP9CL
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: While driving on the freeway pulling approximately 70 miles per hour, my car will begin to shake violently, continuously decelerate and my RPMs drop significantly. I am unable to go over 55 miles per hour when this happens. This has happened to me a total of four times now within the last 2 months. I had my car take this one auto repair shop in which my spark plugs were changed out a brand new air intake hose was put in my coils were changed out and everything. Today while driving on the freeway, going 72 mph my car decelerated and would not go above 55. This is a major safety issue considering I drive on the freeway a lot. I just paid $970 to have my car fixed and can't continue to pay to have the car fixed along with still paying a car note and insurance on this car. Well researching transmission issues I came across this page when filing a complaint. I looked to see if there was a recalls on my car and noticed that there is not. My VIN number is [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-01
- VIN: 3N1AB6AP1CL
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: When driving at 70 or above mph for a long distances, speed automatically declines to 60 mph and will not increase. When trying to accelerate, nothing happens. After a few miles, my vehicle then starts to accelerate on its own. The problem is extremely unsafe and frightening, especially with express highway traveling. Ive traveled out of state and the past 6 months when I've moticed this now frequent problem. I informed my mechanic who said it could be my transmission or possibly fuel pump, which are not his areas. He advised talk to NISSAN and stated Nissan is known for faultly transmission s on Sentras. Mines is a 2012 with only 126k of mileage. Was was there no recalls on this? I will now see what Dealer has to say. What can be done to hold Nissan responsible? I 've screenshot an article regarding many complaints on this. Now my transmission seems to have my engine feeling like it is not in drive gear. I am making an appointment w/ NISSAN ASAP.Please respond.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-26
- VIN: 3N1AB6AP7CL
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Transmission died. For a few weeks, the transmission will randomly have a high whine at about 55mph, sometimes hard shifting or high revving when I feel it should have shifted. A mechanic told me the CVT transmission wasn't good and would eventually need replacement. As I made a left turn, the car started jerking and lunging. The vehicle behind had to stop fast to avoid hitting me. I was almost stranded in the intersection, but was able to limp the car out of traffic. No warning lights. I had the car towed home. I am trying to sell it as is.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-04-24
- VIN: 3n1ab6apxcl
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: While driving at around 70 mph on the highway the car suddenly lost power and was no longer able to accelerate. This issue persisted for the duration of the drive and has happened now on more than one occasion. There were no warning lights or messages before or after the car stopped accelerating and this very nearly caused and accident when the car wouldn’t accelerate during a lane change even with the gas pedal fully depressed. After a few minutes of no acceleration the car also begins to accelerate suddenly and without warning. I haven taken the car to an auto shop and they were able to pull codes that indicate an issue with the transmission. I have not yet paid for the issue to be fixed and the car is available for inspection upon request.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-20
- VIN: 3N1AB6AP3CL
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Vehicle transmission appeared to slip from gear causing vehicle to lose power while in heavy interstate traffic at 70mph, vehicle lost acceleration and began to slow then "bucked" jolting vehicle several times almost suffered rear collision from following cars. Upon stopping to check fluid in transmission, stick read full for hot.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-05
- VIN: 3n1ab6ap0cl
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I was driving on thruway and I pushed the gas pedal and there was no power. I was a nervous wreck. This definitely is dangerous. I would like something done.
STEERING,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-10
- VIN: 3n1ab6ap9cl
- Components: STEERING,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I was getting on the freeway all of a sudden my steering wheel gets stiff and my car comes to a complete stop traffic is going at full speed me and my children could of being in a serious accident and then a few minutes later the car is back to normal. I would really appreciate if it's looked into someone can get hurt.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-01
- VIN: 3N1AB6AP4CL
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while leaving the ignition on and exiting the vehicle, the doors would lock independently after closing the door. The contact stated she had to leave a window down to be able to manually open the door from the inside. The contact stated she had experienced the failure on multiple occasions. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer turned off the safety feature that would lock the doors independently within 10 seconds. The contact stated she continued to experience the failure. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-11-05
- VIN: 3n1ab6apxcl
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact drove at a slow speed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with transmission failure. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-02
- VIN: 3N1AB6AP4CL
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I was stopped at an intersection. When the light turned green, I pressed the gas pedal, and the car started forward, but it would lunge forward and stop repeatedly, all the way through the intersection until I pulled over and turned the car off. The "slip indicator" light was on when this was happening. The light was not on previously and did not come back on when I restarted the car. I believe the jerking motion was due to the CVT transmission or the Vehicle Dynamic Control system not operating properly,. This was dangerous because I didn't have control of how the car was accelerating. If this had occurred at a faster speed, someone could have easily crashed into me. The problem has only happened once, and has not been inspected by anyone other than me.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-07-29
- VIN: 3N1AB6AP0CL
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I was going on a road trip with my sister that should have taken 5 hours and I had enough gas to make it there with no stops. I had gotten an emissions test done a few days prior for registration purposes and the car passed (there were no engine lights present). When we started the drive between Nevada and Arizona, there were many steep inclines and downhill areas. The first few inclines were fine, but about an hour into the trip we were going up a hill and I could not get the car to accelerate past 45mph with the pedal fully to the floor. At first I suspected that I may have made poor use of my momentum, but after cross-checking my RPM gauge, I noticed that the car was not making effort to go over 3000 RPM's. I was very fearful being that the car was barely able to hold 45mph in the 65mph zone and we may not be able to make it over the hill. After suffering through many steep inclines in the middle of nowhere, I was finally able to pull over and turn the car completely off. There were no mechanics within an hour drive in either direction, so I chose to continue. I got back on the highway and the car was behaving normally again. I thought the whole thing was a hoax until it happened again on another bout of uphill stretches. We were trying to find another town to pull over in and hit a thunderstorm at one point. It was absolutely terrifying because we were practically crawling up the hills and unable to hold a constant speed, but it was not safe to pull over because of the weather. We eventually made it through and were able to turn the car off. The problem went away again for a short time and came back a final time on a flat stretch of road. I was unable to accelerate over 70mph. The only problem that I've ever had with the car was that the transmission wasn't changing gears smoothly, and it caused an engine light at one point. I got the engine light checked and it was for the transmission, but the engine light went away soon after and has not come back.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-07-25
- VIN: 3n1ab6ap1cl
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I purchased a 2012 Nissan Sentra for my daughter for school. Sunday July 25th she was driving on I95 when the vehicle began to lose speed while driving in the middle lanes. She proceeded to pull the vehicle over and turned it off to see if the car needed to cool down. Once started, the car was fine but the car began to lose speed once again. This was ongoing on a Sunday night while she was on here way home from DE into NJ (2hour drive). The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who diagnosed the car as having transmission failure and the car will need a new transmission. This is extremely frustrating and this car should be recalled based on the danger while on the road and continued reported issues with the CV.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-07-22
- VIN: 3N1AB6APXCL
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Continuously Variable transmission (CVT) failure. Specifically the torque converter and valve body. While operating the vehicle, without warning, it goes into safe mode, effectively losing all power. When in the mode, power to the engine stops and power steer and brakes are disabled. The risk of an accident, when this occurs, is extremely high and very dangerous. Especially with a newer driver (17 years old). No warning lights or chimes come on indicating a problem. The vehicle was taken to the Nissan dealership where it was confirmed that it needed a new transmission (99988). Nissan has extended the warranty for the CVT for model years 2003-2010 and for 2013 and later but not 2012 (or 2011). As there were no changes in the transmission for those two years, they are aware of the high risk of failure but appear not to be concerned with the increased risk of injury or death from an accident caused by the transmission going into safe mode.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-07-07
- VIN: 3n1ab6ap9cl
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: CVT Transmission Failure: My son was driving on an Interstate at 75 miles per hour when suddenly the 2012 Nissan Sentra he was driving, suddenly powered down and he was not able to go over 40 miles per hour. No warning lights came on and the only indicator was the vehicle making a knocking sound and jerking around on the highway. This created a very dangerous situation with other traffic going 75 MPH or faster. He pulled onto the shoulder to avoid a wreck and being rear-ended. He called a tow company to take him and the vehicle to the nearest town and to a non-Nissan dealership which was the only option. They did a diagnostic and stated that they thought it was the CVT transmission but recommended we tow to a Nissan dealership. We then had to tow the vehicle over 100 miles back to our hometown and to a Nissan dealership. They ran diagnostics and found that the CVT transmission went out and would need to be replaced. Counting a 100 mile tow, this CVT transmission problem is going to cost my family around $5,000 for repairs. I can't believe that the 2012 Nissan Sentra is not included in the Nissan Extended Warranty for the CVT transmission as it is basically the exact same transmission of the other years that were having the same problem. In researching this problem, I found that hundreds if not thousands of 2012 Nissan Sentra owners were having the same problem. Imagine going 75 MPH on an interstate and suddenly your vehicle drops down to 40 MPH in traffic with traffic behind you. That is a very serious safety risk and I am thankful that my son was able to pull over before getting in an accident.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-01
- VIN: 3N1AB6AP8CL
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: There are several Cooper tires recalled and I was told this line is not one. This tire failed with a sidewalk bulge and now the rear passenger one is starting to bulge as well.
Negative 2012 Nissan Sentra car reviews
Positive 2012 Nissan Sentra car reviews
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Good car for commuting. It's roomy inside and has good exterior curves on the SR model. The only thing is that it could use more horsepower.
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This car is simply unbelievable in its simplicity! Pop the hood and see for yourself. The spacious room makes it easy to work on, and the engine part placements are easily accessible. You don't even need to jack it up for many maintenance jobs. The acceleration is good, and the engine bay ventilation is great. You don't have to worry about this car ever overheating, and the A/C is awesome! The suspension is stiff, but I like it when it bounces over rough terrain. It holds the road well and is quite stable at speeds of up to 95 mph with minimal wind noise. I test drove it through the New Mexico desert at that speed and the spoiler helped to stabilize it. Don't underestimate the little 2.0L engine; it has adequate power to take this little lightweight car up the mountainous roads of New Mexico-Colorado with no issues. And yet it sips gas! The steering is not that great, but mine does not feel like it returns to center, though I am not annoyed much by that. It feels a bit bouncy, but it is no way a flashy show-off sports car, rather a great daily workhorse. I don't like the look of the newer midsize version Sentra 1.8L. This small compact size is just right for most of the time I drive by myself. It has a timing chain! In summary, it's a good economy car that lasts a long time with little maintenance cost if you keep it regularly maintained. I hope Nissan will continue to make Sentra this good for many more years. Update: Now at over 100,000 miles, it’s a reliable gem with nothing major but normal wear and tear. I have replaced the tires, wipers, 2 front struts, and have regular oil changes every 3-5000 miles depending on synthetic or regular oil, and transmission oil every 60,000 miles. And it still goes great!
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Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to share my experience with Nissan cars. My family has always had a great experience with their cars, and my previous car, an 03 Xterra, lasted us for ten years! Recently, I decided to switch to something smaller and more fuel-efficient for my daily commute. After falling in love with a Sentra during a trip to Puerto Rico last summer, I decided to get one for myself. I've only driven my new SR for 100 miles, but I'm already in love with how comfortable and smooth the ride is!
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I made the decision to purchase the Nissan Sentra special edition over the Altima due to its navigation system. However, I have been disappointed with the stereo's poor reception. It has become clear that I cannot rely on the FM radio to receive service if I am outside of the city. As a result, I am considering replacing the stereo with a navigation system, which will cost me approximately 1500.00. In hindsight, I regret not choosing the Chrysler 200 with its superior streaming video and sound system.
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I've had my Special EDITION for about 6 months and put 10,000 miles on it. The MPG has been great, averaging 31 in the city and around 34 on the highway. Everyone in my family loves this sporty sedan. It's even quieter on the road than my wife's CIVIC SI and our Corolla. I paid around $18,500 for it and it came with all the bells and whistles, like NAV, a sunroof, premium audio, and a camera. This car is like having cash in hand at all times. If you ever want to sell it, you'll undoubtedly get a good resale value. But I plan to keep mine until the end. It's an awesome car and so much fun to drive!
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Are you having problems with your 2012 Nissan Sentra?
Akeem Rogahn 2024-11-25
This car breaks down like every month. I don't understand.
Issac Leffler 2024-11-14
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Walton Hane 2024-10-23
I recently purchased a 2012 Nissan Sentra, but unfortunately, I have been experiencing some issues with it. Specifically, the vehicle makes a popping sound when I make right turns or brake. After doing some research, it seems that this is a common issue with some Nissan models. I plan to take it to a mechanic on Monday to get it checked out and hopefully resolve the issue. It's frustrating to have this problem with such a recent purchase, but I'm hopeful that it can be fixed. Thank you for your understanding.
Darryl Dicki 2024-10-16
The AC blower motor has unfortunately gone out during the summer, and due to its poor placement in the chassis, the cost of repair exceeds the value of the car. It is disappointing to encounter such issues in a car that is not built to the highest standards. This experience has led me to reconsider my options for future car purchases.
Baron Kuhic 2024-05-13
Bought 2012 Nissan Sentra SE..I am sick of all the clunking noises when I drive slow ..backing up..turning wheel etc. I have been at the shop 3x they say its normal .Its driving me nuts I just bought the car 1 month ago and I hate it. It also does like aloud grind only the 1st time it goes between 1.5 and 2.5 rpm and you can feel it on the gas pedal as well. I am not happy with this car at all !!!!