2014 Nissan Sentra Engine Problems

After Nissan dealership updated ECM on 6/1/2026, the MIL came on with code p0101. This causes the car to go into limo mode while driving on the highway. I took car back to Nissan who said they needed to clean the wires, which they did and cleared the code. Again while driving the car went into limo mode. Nissan now says I needed an $8,000 new computer. Again the car went into limo mode while driving. The car can be driven but randomly goes into limo mode. This only happened immediately after the ECM update in June 2026, and may cause an accident if it continues to randomly go into limo mode.

NHTSA ID

11748211

Incident

Jun 1, 2026

While driving, I noticed smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. Within moments, flames appeared in the engine area and spread quickly, causing severe damage to the front portion of the car including the engine, electrical system, and body. No warning lamps, error messages, or unusual behavior were observed prior to the incident. The fire started suddenly without any indication of mechanical or electrical issues. My safety and the safety of others nearby were put at risk as the fire escalated rapidly. The problem has not been reproduced or inspected by the manufacturer or dealer yet, but the vehicle was completely disabled and is no longer operable due to the fire damage. Cause of the fire is UNKNOWN at this time.

NHTSA ID

11683904

Incident

Aug 29, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving 35-65 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle was slow to respond and to stop. The brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The contact stated that the engine, traction control, and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same local dealer where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the oxygen sensor, rotors, and brake pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. While driving, the vehicle started to stall. The brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle was slow to respond. The manufacturer was contacted and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.

NHTSA ID

11673888

Incident

Feb 1, 2025

Mileage

46,000 mi

While I’m driving it starts to stall. Especially after I press on the breaks and try to press on the gas again it being ins to like jerk and not want to go. I thought it was my suspension or that it needed a wheel alignment but after paying for those to get renewed it’s still having that problem and the mechanic said it was most likely the transmission.

NHTSA ID

11667987

Incident

May 15, 2025

Transmission failure in under 3 years. I replaced my transmission and rear assembly in 2022-23. It started with pressing the gas pedal and the car wouldn’t accelerate while in heavy traffic. I spent over $3,000 on a brand new engine. Come 2024 the exact same problem with the repair price being quoted at around $7,000. There was no hard driving on the car so I don’t understand how it’s going so soon. I’ve never had so much trouble with a car.

NHTSA ID

11664370

Incident

Apr 1, 2023

I've looked up the years of my vehicle and the year 2014 falls within transmission problems. Cvt to be exact. My transmission just went out and zero chance of fixing. $5000 minimum. Cut has been known to have faults

NHTSA ID

11647918

Incident

Mar 5, 2025

Entire car needs repairs problems with starting

NHTSA ID

11639530

Incident

Jan 8, 2025

Car slips and jerks when accelerating at any speed as low as 10 mph. Check engine light came on, code is transmission failure. The code came on before routine maintenance was required. The car was not fixed and should have not had this issue happen.

NHTSA ID

11527641

Incident

Jun 9, 2023

My Nissan Sentra burst into flames on July 27,2022-not sure why this occurred; the car was last serviced before this incident on June 17, 2022-the car's Compressor/AC were replaced. I had just parked the car at a hotel when the fire began. The only inspection was from a fire marshal and the insurance company that car was a complete loss. There was no warning when this happened and had I had a full tank of gasoline this would have gravely injured me. The car had seven years of meticulous upkeep so this catastrophe was totally unexpected. The autos parked on either side of me suffered serious damage as well.

NHTSA ID

11489026

Incident

Jul 27, 2022

I driving but running down and my engineer light show up Can't moves Can't put the steering...I tried put button off and on for running but not..i praying God,It running to my apartment [XXX].And it death right on road apartment..The morning i tried to running to dealer car check it..They said Gearbox death the car need change .I said I will running back to my apartment and call let your guy know because my car just: 66.080 miles. it still has warranty engineer. please check help me early. I need work and pay bill..thank INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA ID

11483770

Incident

Sep 8, 2022

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 82,424.

NHTSA ID

11481050

Incident

Aug 10, 2022

Mileage

82,424 mi

Car’s engine began to fail and was indicated by RPM meter malfunctioning and car jerking while driving. When breaking and accelerating the car would delay and jerk.

NHTSA ID

11447219

Incident

Nov 17, 2021

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic retrieved fault code: P0101 regarding the map air flow sensor. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.

NHTSA ID

11443114

Incident

Feb 1, 2020

Mileage

91,000 mi

The contact's father owns a 2014 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the mass air flow filter needed to be replaced. The mechanic replaced the mass air flow filter; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 167,000.

NHTSA ID

11441945

Incident

Nov 29, 2021

Mileage

167,000 mi

FIRENo INJURIES0 DEATHS0 The transmission slipping. I would press the gas to try and get the car to move but it would drag The RPM’s kept jumping back and forth causing the car to shake . After making it back my check engine light came on and the car wouldn’t back in once I finally got it home

NHTSA ID

11433396

Incident

Sep 15, 2021

The transmission in my car kept slipping. I would press the gas to try and get the car to accelerate but it would not. The RPM’s kept jumping back and forth causing the car to stutter. After letting it sit for a while it stuttered all the way home. After making it back my check engine light came on and the car would no longer move.

NHTSA ID

11426726

Incident

Mar 20, 2021

FUEL PUMP FAILURE AT 75K MILES. RESULTED IN VEHICLE SPUTTERING, THEN STALLING, DASHBOARD LIGHTS GOING OUT AND THEN TURNING BACK ON WITH MORE THAN HALF A TANK DIFFERENCE IN THE FUEL READING, AND THEN RAN OUT OF GAS ENTIRELY. BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP WHO DENIED THERE BEING AN OPEN RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE EVER, WHICH IS INCORRECT AS I'VE ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION FROM A RECALL. THE VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY UNSTABLE AND IS NOW ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS HOLDING BRAKE FLUID. CAN'T FILL TANK AT THE GAS STATION EITHER BECAUSE REFUELING STOPS IMMEDIATELY EVERY TWO SECONDS AFTER TURNING ON EVEN IF YOU PHYSICALLY HOLD IT THERE... YOU CONTINUE TO HAVE TO CLICK IT BACK ON BECAUSE THE FUEL IS NOT ACCEPTED BY THE VEHICLE. THIS CAR SHOULD BE RECALLED ENTIRELY. IT IS UNSAFE AND HAS STRANDED ME 3 TIMES AND REPAIRS HAVE BEEN UNREASONABLE. NISSAN MUST TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND ISSUE RECALLS THAT WILL FIX THE ISSUES FREE OF CHARGE. AS OF TODAY I'VE BEEN ASKED TO INVEST ANOTHER $3,000.00 TO FIX IT, BUT IT'S WORTH LESS THAN THAT NOW.

NHTSA ID

11415199

Incident

Apr 22, 2021

Mileage

75,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 40 MPH. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO ST. CHARLES NISSAN (5625 VETERANS MEMORIAL PKWY, ST PETERS, MO 63376) WHO DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS MOISTURE ENTERING IN THE REAR LAMP CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO INADVERTENTLY DECELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.

NHTSA ID

11408222

Incident

Apr 7, 2021

Mileage

85,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING AND WOULD LOSE POWER THEN GOING UP HILL IT SOUNDED LIKE SOMETHING POPPED OFF. WE WOULDN'T EVEN ROLL IN NEUTRAL. IT LOCKED COMPLETELY UP AND HAD TO PUSH IT TO BREAK IT FREE. OUR MACHANIC CHECKED THE FLUID AND SAID IT WAS DARK DARK.

NHTSA ID

11406193

Incident

Mar 30, 2021

Mileage

66,307 mi

THROTTLE BODY MALFUNCTIONS AFTER 85,000 MILES. LOSS OF POWER.

NHTSA ID

11402817

Incident

Mar 10, 2021

THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. 2014 MANUFACTURE TRANSMISSION FOR NISSAN SENTRA ARE DEFECTED.

NHTSA ID

11398667

Incident

Aug 1, 2020

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WITH A CODE P0101. I HAD MAF SENSOR REPLACED WITH NISSAN PART AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL ON. NOW I AM GETTING A READING FOR LOW VOLTAGE FOR THE MAF SENSOR. AFTER RESEARCHING, I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. I NOW HAVE TO TAKE CAR IN TO HAVE ELECTRICAL WIRING AND COMPUTER CHECKED BECAUSE THERE IS SOME PROBLEM WITH THE CAR'S COMPUTER COMMUNICATING WITH MAF SENSOR.SECONDARY PROBLEM IS NOW THE TRACTION LIGHT RANDOMLY KEEPS ILLUMINATING AND CAR LOSES ACCELERATION FROM TIME TO TIME. CAR ONLY HAS 51,000 MILES ON IT.

NHTSA ID

11389616

Incident

Jan 6, 2021

Mileage

50,950 mi

WHEN I ACELRATE IT SHAKES A LITTLE

NHTSA ID

11387968

Incident

Jan 2, 2021

Mileage

95,000 mi

PLEASE REFERENCE NHTSA ISSUE 11383950 SUBMITTED DEC 17, 2020. THIS IS ANOTHER ISSUE RELATED TO THE PRIOR SUBMITTED DEC 17TH. ON DEC 26 THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ASKED IF WE HAD EXTENDED WARRANTY, WHICH WE DO NOT, AND THEN TOOK THE CAR IN FOR INSPECTION. THAT SAME DAY WE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION (SCREENSHOTS ATTACHED) THAT CVT ASSEMPLY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED (EST $3800). AFTER LOOKING FURTHER ONLINE, THERE ARE VARIOUS COMPLAINTS AND RECALLS REGARDING THIS KNOWN ISSUE. WE WERE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALLS REGARDING CVT TRANSMISSION KNOWN ISSUES. PLEASE HELP GETTING THIS RESOLVED TO OUR SATISFACTION.

NHTSA ID

11385116

Incident

Dec 26, 2020

WHILE THE CAR WAS BEEN DRIVEN, THE CAR WAS PUT IN REVERSE TO PARK, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND THE CAR WOULD NO LONGER MOVE.

NHTSA ID

11376543

Incident

Nov 5, 2020

Mileage

140,000 mi