2012 Nissan Sentra: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 68 owner complaints for the 2012 Nissan Sentra that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11591810 (filed 05/31/2024): “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 …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11580187 (filed 03/29/2024): “Leaking transmission oil. also burning engine oil a week after doing an oil change to the point there is no oil but no leaks.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11500622 (filed 01/07/2023): “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 t…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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