2012 Nissan Sentra: Vehicle Speed Control complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints for the 2012 Nissan Sentra that list the vehicle speed control component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11677777 (filed 08/01/2025): “The contact owns a 2012 nissan sentra. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated to respond. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was no…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11622787 (filed 10/30/2024): “Car stalled no power in gas pedal traveling across for lane traffic just lost power to the gas pedal. was able to pull over and tuned off car after a few minutes of sitting power was restore and was able to drive again i have been told this is a transmission issue i am not sure but defiantly a safet…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11492573 (filed 11/07/2022): “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…”
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: Varies
Depends on the specific failure; get a diagnosis first. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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