What weaknesses does the Nissan Sentra B17 have?

	Weakness	Cost
✖	CVT transmission fails — class action settlement The 2013-2019 B17 Sentra is heavily affected by CVT failures. On average the CVT fails around 80,000 miles. A 2019 class action resulted in a warranty extension to 7 years/84,000 miles. Many owners outside the warranty face $3,000-5,000 repair bills. Symptoms: Jerking on takeoff, vehicle won't accelerate despite engine revving, transmission sticking in gear, shudder and vibration at mid-range speeds from 80,000 km Ad CVT transmission Nissan Sentra B17 2013-2019 RE0F10A MRA8DE Sentra CVT NS-3 CVT fluid Nissan Sentra	High

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Known Problems and Issues

A total of 9 weaknesses have been documented for the Nissan Sentra B17 (2013–2019) — 5 engine-related and 4 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Gearbox, Brakes, Other, HVAC. Considered reliable: MRA8DE (1.8L).

What to watch out for with the Nissan Sentra? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Nissan Sentra B17 have? +

The Nissan Sentra B17 has 5 known engine weaknesses and 4 vehicle weaknesses.

What should I look for when buying a used Nissan Sentra B17? +

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Which engine is recommended? +

Good choice: MRA8DE (1.8L). The most reliable engine is the MRA8DE (1.8L) with the lowest risk score. The most fun to drive is the MRA8DE (1.8L).

Which Nissan Sentra B17 engine is the most reliable? +

The {code} ({displacement}) is the most reliable engine in the Nissan Sentra B17. It has the lowest risk score of all available engines and is rated "Good Choice". However, there are 5 known weaknesses to be aware of.

Which Nissan Sentra B17 engine is the most fun? +

The {code} ({displacement}) offers the most driving fun in the Nissan Sentra B17 — rated: "Not Really". {description} 124 hp from the 1.8L NA four, bolted to a six-speed manual. The engine sounds bone-dry and does only the bare minimum. The manual is the only thing keeping this Sentra out of a CVT coma.

Is the Nissan Sentra B17 worth buying used? +

The Nissan Sentra B17 is a good choice as a used car — 1 of 1 engine variants are rated 'Good Choice'.

What horsepower variants are available for the Nissan Sentra B17? +

The Nissan Sentra B17 is available with engine variants from 141 to 146 hp. Petrol: MRA8DE (1.8L).

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee