How common are transmission problems on the 2015 Nissan Sentra?

NHTSA lists 172 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Sentra, which makes up 49% of the 351 total complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do 2015 Sentra transmissions typically fail?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 75,500 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2015 Nissan Sentra transmission?

No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2015 Sentra.

What kind of transmission failures do owners describe?

Owners describe sudden loss of power, jerking or hesitating during shifts, erratic RPM behavior, and in some cases full CVT transmission replacement, including one report of metal shavings found inside the transmission.

Have there been any crashes linked to transmission complaints on the 2015 Sentra?

NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2015 Sentra lists 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the reported complaints.

2015 Nissan Sentra Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 172 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Nissan Sentra, 49% of all 351 complaints filed for the year. The median mileage at failure is 75,500 miles. No related recall is listed for this problem area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 172; 49% of 351
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 75,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden loss of power or stalling while driving at highway speeds, sometimes unable to accelerate past 5 mph.
Several describe the transmission jerking, shuddering, or hesitating when shifting gears, especially when accelerating uphill or merging onto highways.
Some report the RPMs jumping erratically while the transmission refuses to shift properly, often with warning lights staying on.
A few owners had the CVT transmission fail and require full replacement, including one case of a second replacement transmission failing within 11 months.
One owner reported metal shavings found inside the transmission during a dealer diagnostic, leading to a transmission rebuild.
In one case the transmission shifted incorrectly at 35 mph and caused the vehicle to leave the road and strike trees.

When 2015 Nissan Sentra transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 5, 2016, latest Aug 6, 2026.

172 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2016 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q2 (12).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 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 on the 2015 Nissan Sentra?: NHTSA lists 172 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Sentra, which makes up 49% of the 351 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do 2015 Sentra transmissions typically fail?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 75,500 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Nissan Sentra transmission?: No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2015 Sentra.
What kind of transmission failures do owners describe?: Owners describe sudden loss of power, jerking or hesitating during shifts, erratic RPM behavior, and in some cases full CVT transmission replacement, including one report of metal shavings found inside the transmission.
Have there been any crashes linked to transmission complaints on the 2015 Sentra?: NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2015 Sentra lists 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the reported complaints.