2013 Nissan Sentra Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 638 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,284miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 2013 Nissan Sentra, 1% of the 638 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,284 miles.
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.
“20013 Nissan Sentra with less than 75k miles. Making a left turn and heard a loud pop. Left front ball joint broke off the lower control arm causing the control arm to smash through the tire rim and rip out the axle from the transmission. My vehicle was traveling at less than 5 MPH (thank god!) I would not have reported this but I saw the same thing happened to another car. I jacked it up immediately and car was flatbedded to mechanic and control arms on both sides, ball joints and axle was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11269048, filed 2019-10, 73,000 miles“I was backing out of a parking space and heard a pop, I was concerned so I pulled forward to see if I heard anything else. My car moved forward about a food and came to a grinding halt. My control arm disconnected from the wheel causing my wheel to slide into my wheel well and pull the axle out of place. Had I been driving at speed like some other folks I have heard of, I would be dead or injured seriously. When I confronted Nissan they said there's nothing we can do and we're absolutely rude in the service center. …”
NHTSA complaint #11244599, filed 2019-08, 115,000 miles“While in motion the passenger side ball joint did break. This allowed the wheel to become non responsive and caused the drive axle to break. If the vehicle was going at highway speed at the time, there would have been a severe accident to say the least.”
NHTSA complaint #11315844, filed 2020-03, 90,000 miles“I had to replace tbe tie rod and steering gear at 70,000 miles in nov 2017. I've just been told that the transmission needs to be replaced and I am only at 76,000 miles. T am in an active bankruptcy so I can't replace the car because the car dealership will approve me for a loan that has 18 percent interest. This is cost me a lot of stress. A lawsuit needs to be filed.”
NHTSA complaint #11082236, filed 2018-03“When I reversed in a parking lot, the tire arm on my front passenger tire broke, causing my car to lean on the tire. I found oil on the ground after my car moved. It had to get towed to the NISSAN dealership in Lincoln, NE. Before I got towed, I talked to the police because the damage was so significant. The dealership said that the ball joint came off because of a missing screw. I had no warning from my car or the dealership that there was a prior issue, only a loud noise and the oil on the ground.”
NHTSA complaint #11435303, filed 2021-10Related service bulletins
- 10206391Dec 7, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10188377Feb 12, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10171221Jan 17, 2020CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10192620Aug 7, 2015IF YOU CONFIRM * A rattle noise inside the vehicle coming from the engine compartment or instrument panel and/or a brake pedal vibration is present at idle in drive. And * The…
- 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…
- 10192548Mar 17, 2015IF YOU CONFIRM: - The engine has an over temp condition. - The radiator fan does not operate. - The 40A fusible link for the fan shroud and motor assembly (cooling fan or…
- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
- 10192178May 14, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION If a customer would like to activate a subscription for any of the following services: - SiriusXM Satellite Radio, NavTraffic, NavWeather, Travel Link Weather…
- 10192145Mar 19, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 8 | 20% |
| 2022 | 5 | 6% |
| 2021 | 6 | 5% |
| 2020 | 10 | 5% |
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 5 | 1% |
| 2014 | 9 | 2% |
| 2013 | 7 | 1% |
| 2012 | 6 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 7 | 5% |
| 2009 | 5 | 9% |
| 2008 | 14 | 8% |
| 2007 | 11 | 7% |
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 15 | 6% |
| 2000 | 11 | 6% |
| 1999 | 4 | 7% |
| 1998 | 4 | 7% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1996 | 5 | 4% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 5 | 9% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 3 | 7% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
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 complaintsElectronic stability control
13 complaintsSeat belts
13 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.
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