How common are transmission problems in the 2011 Nissan Sentra?

NHTSA lists 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Sentra, which is 13% of all 142 complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do 2011 Sentra transmission problems usually occur?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 91,458 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Nissan Sentra transmission?

No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this component on the 2011 Sentra.

Did the 2011 Sentra transmission issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows zero crashes, fires, or injuries tied to the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Sentra.

Is the transmission complaint rate higher in later Sentra years?

Yes, the share of complaints tied to this component rises sharply in later years, reaching 49% in 2013 and 2015, compared to 13% in 2011.

2011 Nissan Sentra Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Nissan Sentra, 13% of its 142 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 91,458 miles. No related recall is listed for this component on this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 18; 13% of 142
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 91,458 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden loss of drive or reverse where the engine revs but the car does not move, often diagnosed as a failed transmission.
Several describe the transmission overheating and forcing an unexpected downshift, sometimes tied to a check-engine light and a CVT cooler upgrade kit.
Some report a whining or grinding noise accompanied by a loss of power, especially on long highway trips.
Owners describe a rocking or shuddering motion when gently pressing the accelerator after the engine has warmed up.
A few report the vehicle refusing to shift out of park or having a defective shifter assembly shortly after purchase.
One owner reported the transmission would not accelerate past a certain speed and made an abnormal noise before failing entirely.

When 2011 Nissan Sentra transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 18, 2012, latest Jul 14, 2024.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2012 to Jul 2024; peak Aug 2018 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2011 Nissan Sentra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Sentra model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201018 (13%)
201118 (13%)
201268 (38%)
2013311 (49%)
2014182 (48%)
2015172 (49%)
2016127 (47%)
201776 (33%)
201846 (25%)
201954 (24%)
20209 (4%)
20214 (3%)
20226 (7%)
20232 (10%)
20249 (23%)
20254 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems in the 2011 Nissan Sentra?: NHTSA lists 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Sentra, which is 13% of all 142 complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do 2011 Sentra transmission problems usually occur?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 91,458 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Nissan Sentra transmission?: No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this component on the 2011 Sentra.
Did the 2011 Sentra transmission issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows zero crashes, fires, or injuries tied to the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Sentra.
Is the transmission complaint rate higher in later Sentra years?: Yes, the share of complaints tied to this component rises sharply in later years, reaching 49% in 2013 and 2015, compared to 13% in 2011.