2013 Nissan Sentra Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 6%of 638 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,874miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 Nissan Sentra, 6% of the 638 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,874 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Huge fuel leak (car can catch fire and kill the people) I have huge fuel leak when the engine is running and happen without any notice and I was lucky that car didn't catch fire while driving (note that the vehicle is running only 6000 km that is meaning bad quality car from Nissan)”
NHTSA complaint #11128382, filed 2018-09, 3,800 miles“I purchased my 2013 Nissan Sentra new from the dealership in march 2013. My transmission was completely replaced within 1.5 years (28k miles) from purchase due to manufacturer defect. The problem is reoccurring about 3.5 years (77k miles). Symptoms are similar to most reporting I've seen online. Acceleration delays, car sputters, metal on metal sounds. My car came to a complete at an intersection with oncoming traffic coming from both directions. …”
NHTSA complaint #11121725, filed 2018-08, 77,000 miles“Not even 24hrs after purchasing the car, did my engine light come on. I then took the car to get the emissions test which failed twice. I was told the issue was the gas cap that was then replaced but the check engine light came on again and this time I was told this was due to a small leak in the evaporative system. Everytime I fill the tank up this light comes on and I get the message fuel cap loose but the cap has been replaced and tightened”
NHTSA complaint #10954851, filed 2017-02, 27,000 miles“While driving on the interstate at about 75 MPH, the vehicle started losing acceleration and eventually stalled. We were in the left hand lane and luckily made it to the shoulder because we were going downhill. It was found to have a faulty fuel pump at 57,749 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10850603, filed 2016-03, 57,749 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 recalls
- 13V068000Mar 1, 2013Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Sentra vehicles manufactured from September 11, 2012, through October 4, 2012. Some fuel tank assemblies were not…Covers: Nissan Sentra 2013
Related service bulletins
- 10208953Feb 7, 2022DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this…
- 10208948Feb 7, 2022EVAP LEAK DTC P0442, P0455, P0456 INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10191972Mar 1, 20212013-2019 SENTRA AND 2013-2021 NV200/TAXI; INDIVIDUAL FUEL PUMP SERVICE PARTS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous…
- 10152998Jan 29, 2019ALL MODEL YEAR 2012 AND NEWER NISSAN VEHICLES; EVAP LEAK DTC P0442, P0455, P0456 INFORMATION This bulletin does NOT apply to LEAF vehicles and Titan XD vehicles with V8 diesel…
- 10152514Nov 28, 2018NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of…
- 10145043Aug 24, 2018SENTRA, VERSA SEDAN, AND VERSA NOTE; CVT FLUID LEAK SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION CVT related fluid leaks may be diagnosed incorrectly upon initial inspection causing…
- 10144513Aug 16, 2018NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout…
- 10144508Aug 16, 2018NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout…
- 10109214Mar 20, 2017NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS SLOW OR DIFFICULT TO FILL IF YOU CONFIRM The fuel tank is slow or difficult to fill (filling nozzle shuts off before tank is full). IMPORTANT: Make sure this…
- 10194184Mar 29, 2016Fuel Filler Cap tether clip service information
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 10% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 6 | 3% |
| 2018 | 7 | 4% |
| 2017 | 7 | 3% |
| 2016 | 19 | 7% |
| 2015 | 11 | 3% |
| 2014 | 13 | 3% |
| 2013 | 37 | 6% |
| 2012 | 10 | 6% |
| 2011 | 6 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 7% |
| 2008 | 6 | 4% |
| 2007 | 10 | 6% |
| 2006 | 15 | 13% |
| 2005 | 37 | 22% |
| 2004 | 36 | 18% |
| 2003 | 18 | 10% |
| 2002 | 11 | 4% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 | 3 | 5% |
| 1998 | 4 | 7% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1996 | 5 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 5% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 4 | 7% |
| 1992 | 3 | 5% |
| 1991 | 10 | 16% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 4 | 11% |
| 1987 | 4 | 11% |
| 1986 | 1 | 17% |
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 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsElectronic stability control
13 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology