How many transmission complaints does the 2017 Nissan Sentra have?

NHTSA lists 76 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Sentra, which is 33% of the 230 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Nissan Sentra transmission?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this transmission issue on the 2017 Sentra.

At what mileage do 2017 Sentra transmission problems typically start?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 60,000 miles.

What transmission symptoms do 2017 Sentra owners report?

Owners describe shuddering or shaking during acceleration, hesitation with erratic RPM swings, sudden loss of forward gear engagement, and unexpected shifts into neutral at highway speed.

Did the transmission problems cause any crashes?

NHTSA data links 1 crash to this problem area for the 2017 Sentra, with no fires or injuries reported.

2017 Nissan Sentra Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 76 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Nissan Sentra, 33% of all complaints filed for the year. Median failure mileage is 60,000. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 76; 33% of 230
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 60,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the CVT shuddering or shaking uncontrollably during acceleration from a stop and again at highway speeds around 60 mph or higher.
Some describe sudden loss of forward motion after stopping, where the transmission engages reverse but will not shift into drive.
Several report hesitation or lag when pressing the accelerator, with RPMs surging up and down erratically without warning lights.
A few owners experienced the vehicle losing power or stalling out at highway speeds, sometimes causing traffic disruption.
One owner reported the transmission shifting into neutral unexpectedly while driving at 70 mph.
Another described difficulty shifting out of park with a loud clunking noise from the transmission.

When 2017 Nissan Sentra transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 8, 2017, latest Jun 1, 2026.

76 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2017 Q4 to 2026 Q2; peak 2021 Q2 (5).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2017 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 many transmission complaints does the 2017 Nissan Sentra have?: NHTSA lists 76 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Sentra, which is 33% of the 230 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Nissan Sentra transmission?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this transmission issue on the 2017 Sentra.
At what mileage do 2017 Sentra transmission problems typically start?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 60,000 miles.
What transmission symptoms do 2017 Sentra owners report?: Owners describe shuddering or shaking during acceleration, hesitation with erratic RPM swings, sudden loss of forward gear engagement, and unexpected shifts into neutral at highway speed.
Did the transmission problems cause any crashes?: NHTSA data links 1 crash to this problem area for the 2017 Sentra, with no fires or injuries reported.