2015 Nissan Sentra: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 173 owner complaints for the 2015 Nissan Sentra that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11771868 (filed 10/17/2026): “When accelerating the rpms jump and the car will not speed up. when trying to accelerate my car, it was not wanting to go.it kept jumping the rpms between the 1 and 2. i did finally get a video of it.doing what it has been doing the past week. today just happened to be where it was very prominent, a…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11755303 (filed 08/06/2026): “I am writing to report a life-threatening, sudden-onset mechanical defect in my vehicle’s continuously variable transmission (cvt). while driving in heavy traffic, my son experienced a complete and sudden loss of motive power without any warning or dashboard lights. the vehicle abruptly stopped acce…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11744834 (filed 06/17/2026): “Transmission failed on major highway out of no where would not accelerate above 5 mph…”
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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