2013 Nissan Sentra Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 2%of 638 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2013 Nissan Sentra, 2% of the 638 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The transmission failed at 60,962 the car started started shaking, jerking and loosing speed and then it cutting off at the stop light. The car cut off on me getting off the highway I was at a light & then I was unable to proceed with traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #11179898, filed 2019-02, 60 miles“The check engine light keeps coming on due to the same air flow problem. Every time car is scanned the code comes up as the mass air flow sensor. I have replaced this sensor. My vehicle would not accelerate over 20 MPH. My car also idles, jerks when placed in park & has decreased fuel efficiency. The car began to violently shake, was unable to accelerate while on the highway. Car rpms increased the car did not move. Traffic rapidly approaching behind me.”
NHTSA complaint #11279304, filed 2019-11, 79,640 miles“Nissan 2013 Sentra has a computer malfunction. Have to stick something into the gear shift in order to drive. Car stutters when pressing the gas as if it's switchibg gears. Also, there was a recall for the middle seatbelt I got fixed. Seat belt was used once properly and has been locked ever since. Nissan will not fix these malfunctions unless I have a letter about these issues. These issues are known recalls from previous Nissan Sentra owners as well.”
NHTSA complaint #11141769, filed 2018-10, 121,000 miles“Ive been having issues with my 2013 Sentra sr sputtering randomly and out of nowhere shakes and completly shuts off no matter the speed im doing. Which has me concerned as this is becoming a big safety issue now thru out the years its gotten proggresivly worse without any dealership being able to fix this issue cause the car shows no warning lights or a check engine light. This happens when I'm stopped and moving happens randomly and sometimes the car wont accelerate past 3 RPM's.”
NHTSA complaint #11197211, filed 2019-04, 5 miles“The check engine light keeps coming on due to the same air flow problem. Every time car is scanned the code comes up as the mass air flow sensor. Since purchasing the car, I have replaced this sensor twice. I replaced the sensor on 7/8/19 approximately 4 weeks after purchasing the vehicle and then again on 10/10/18. Before replacing the part on oct. 10, I was merging onto the highway and my vehicle would not accelerate over 20 MPH. My car also idles, jerks when placed in park & has decreased fuel efficiency.”
NHTSA complaint #11268033, filed 2019-10, 115,299 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10192550Apr 1, 2015IF YOU CONFIRM: There is a noise (clunking, popping, or bumping) when the steering wheel is turned AND the noise is coming from the top of either front strut assembly. NOTE: The…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 | 7 | 4% |
| 2017 | 4 | 2% |
| 2016 | 10 | 4% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 14 | 4% |
| 2013 | 13 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 2% |
| 2011 | 17 | 12% |
| 2010 | 8 | 6% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2013 Nissan Sentra
311 complaintsBrakes
97 complaintsAir bags
96 complaintsEngine
87 complaintsOther or unknown
65 complaintsVehicle speed control
51 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsFuel system
37 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsSeat belts
13 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsWheels
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Nissan Sentra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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