2007 Nissan Sentra Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 11%of 154 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 Nissan Sentra, 11% of the 154 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Transmission; I have had to change the CVT transmission on my Nissan Sentra twice in the space of a year. Before the last change I suffered a transmission leak that entailed me adding fluid when a whining noise starts. Steering; power steering is hard and does not move with ease unlike other cars I have driven. Speedometer; speed is inaccurate. I got speeding tickets because my speedometer did not accurately depict my speed. It was wrong and off by ~5 MPH when speed started to exceed 20mph”
NHTSA complaint #11229976, filed 2019-07, 220,000 miles“I warmed up my vehicle for approximately 3 minutes and drove as I normally do than as I came to a stop sign and stopped. As I pressed my accelerator pedal the car was off. I checked the RPM and I was at zero (0). My CVT jerks me and passengers and it hesitates and turns off in reverse. This car will cut off regardless if in drive or reverse.the CVT needs to be recalled before an incident occurs that could affect our safety on the road someone help. Please. …”
NHTSA complaint #10765360, filed 2015-09, 70,000 miles“My car transmission is under warranty but dealership would not fix it, they say purple fluid is not Nissan certified but I have proof that transmission fluid was never changed, it seems coolant has contaminated the transmission fluid.”
NHTSA complaint #10510315, filed 2013-05, 64,984 miles“Vehicle was experiencing stalling on a stop and hesitating in reverse for approximately 4 months. Thought it was due to fuel pump issues. Then, heard a loud clicking noise when I took my foot off the brake to slow. Was told my transmission needed to be replaced. Nissan has an extended 120,000 warranty on transmission. My vehicle had 120,815 miles. They only replaced 50%, causing me to pay $1500. These Nissan CVT transmission clearly have a significant defect causing these issues that Nissan has acknowledged by doubling the warranty, but this is insufficient. …”
NHTSA complaint #10633600, filed 2014-09, 120,815 miles“In november I was driving on the highway for 30 minutes, next thing I know is that I have no power in the engine. The car would not go higher than 20 miles and the revolutions on the motor were as high as 5,000rpm. I lost control of the car because I could not accelerate and I could not stop the car because the brakes were very hard and unresponsive. I could not move the car, it felt like the car had the brake pedal push all the way with emergency brake, I tried to accelerate but it did not move. Had to tow the car to the Nissan dealer service department. …”
NHTSA complaint #10446691, filed 2012-02, 67,272 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10091575Sep 9, 2016"altima, sentra, and rogue; cvt fail-safe condition service information this bulletin has been amended. The applied vehicles section has been revised. No other changes have been…
- 10192474Nov 20, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION If a customer describes lack of power or poor acceleration, perform the following checks before attempting any repair: * Check for stored DTCs. * Check if the…
- 10044570Jul 6, 2012Nissan: if continuously variable transmission (cvt) fluid temperature rises above a certain threshold, it will go into fluid protection logic mode (fail safe mode), as designed.
- 10043950Apr 10, 2012Nissan: ecm replacement procedures with consult iii plus. Applies to all 2004 and later (does not apply to leaf/ev) vehicles.
- 10034677Sep 3, 2010Nissan: the clutch pedal spring needs to be replaced for any reason (such as noise). Replace the spring and bushings with the ones listed in parts information section. Do not…
- 10033269Dec 18, 2009Nissan: mil on w/dtc p0840, p0845, p0744, p1777. Replace the control valve assembly with part listed; reference section tm, control valve removal and inspection in appropriate…
- 10030088Jun 11, 2009Nissan: affected vehicles has cvt fluid and that is discolored and/or has unusual odor. Mil is on with dtcs p0840 and/or p0845 stored in consult iii/engine and /or transmission…
- 10024689Apr 28, 2008Nissan; special automatic transmission fluid requirement. 2004 to current nissan vehicles.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 13% |
| 2024 | 9 | 22% |
| 2023 | 2 | 10% |
| 2022 | 6 | 7% |
| 2021 | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 | 10 | 5% |
| 2019 | 54 | 24% |
| 2018 | 46 | 25% |
| 2017 | 76 | 33% |
| 2016 | 127 | 47% |
| 2015 | 173 | 49% |
| 2014 | 182 | 48% |
| 2013 | 311 | 49% |
| 2012 | 68 | 38% |
| 2011 | 18 | 13% |
| 2010 | 18 | 13% |
| 2009 | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 | 20 | 12% |
| 2007 | 17 | 11% |
| 2006 | 8 | 7% |
| 2005 | 10 | 6% |
| 2004 | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 | 9 | 5% |
| 2002 | 20 | 7% |
| 2001 | 9 | 4% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 4 | 7% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 11 | 8% |
| 1995 | 4 | 3% |
| 1994 | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 | 12 | 21% |
| 1992 | 11 | 18% |
| 1991 | 8 | 13% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
| 1988 | 2 | 5% |
| 1987 | 6 | 17% |
| 1986 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2007 Nissan Sentra
41 complaintsSteering
30 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsTires
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsEquipment
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Nissan Sentra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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