2006 Nissan Sentra Transmission Problems

Your car hesitated and stalled while driving at various speeds, though it restarted each time. The check engine light came on, and diagnostic codes indicated problems with the crankshaft sensor and transmission control module. The dealer wanted to charge a diagnostic fee and the manufacturer confirmed no recall applies to your vehicle.

You brought your 2006 Sentra to the dealer for a recalled airbag repair and a transmission fluid flush. After getting the vehicle back, you noticed the transmission fluid looked unchanged despite the flush, and the airbag repair didn't appear to be completed properly. You're concerned that neither repair was actually performed. The issue was reported to Nissan at 106,000 miles.

Your car's drive-by-wire system may malfunction when the check engine light is on, causing the vehicle to drag through red lights unless you shift into neutral. The engine also idles too high and the torque converter may not be disengaging properly. This issue likely requires diagnostic scanning to identify the underlying engine code and potential repairs to the fuel system, throttle control, or transmission components.

I OWN A 2006 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND WHEN I WAS WAITING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE GEAR SHIFTED FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL AFTER I SLIGHTLY BUMPED AGAINST THE GEAR SHIFT WITH MY ARM. WHEN I CHECKED TO CONFIRM THAT IT COULD BE MOVED WITHOUT ENGAGING THE BUTTON ON THE SIDE OF THE GEAR SHIFT I WAS ABLE TO SHIFT FROM ONE GEAR TO ANOTHER WITHOUT ENGAGING THE BUTTON. IT APPEARED THAT THE VEHICLES GEAR SHIFT WAS ONLY DESIGNED TO CHANGE GEARS WHEN THE BUTTON ON THE SIDE OF THE GEAR SHIFT WAS ENGAGED. THAT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH IF THE GEAR SHIFT CAN EASILY BE WITHOUT ENGAGING THE BUTTON THAT WAS INTENDED FOR THAT FUNCTION. THE 5-CD DISC PLAYER HAS ALSO STOPPED FUNCTIONING TO THE POINT WHERE I AM UNABLE TO REMOVE THE CDS THAT ARE LODGED INSIDE THE PLAYER. I CAN ONLY ASSUME THAT THEY HAVE MELTED INSIDE AND THAT IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE. I HAVE NOT NOTIFIED THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER OF THESE FAILURES AT THIS TIME.

2006 NISSAN SENTRA 1.8 VEHICLE NO LONGER GOES IN REVERSE. VEHICLE ONLY OPERATING IN NEUTRAL AT 20 MPH.. NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH HOOD. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO MAROONE NISSAN IN PEMBROKE PINES FLORIDA DEALER REFUSES TO LOOK AT VEHICLE WITHOUT AN AGREEMENT TO PAY $ 195.00 .. SPOKE TO DEALERSHIP WITH REGARDS TO RECALL SAYS VIN # NOT AFFECTED BY RECALL. VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 63K MILES ON IT NOT OPERABLE .. *TR

MY AUTO SLIPPED FROM PARK TO DRIVE SUNDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 16, 2007 WITH NO WARNING. WE HAD A TERRIBLE SNOW STORM AND I HAD MY CAR IN PARK WHILE CLEARING THE WINDSHIELD AND IT SLIPPED FROM PARK TO DRIVE. THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE WHILE DRIVING WHERE IT WILL SLIP FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL. MY LOCKS ALSO LOCKED AS SOON AS I SHUT MY DOORS AFTER STARTED MY AUTO. I HAVE POWER LOCKS AND THE DOORS SHOULD NOT HAVE LOCKED WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. I WAS LOCKED OUT OF MY CAR FOR OVER AN HOUR UNTIL I COULD GET A TOW TRUCK TO MY HOME TO OPEN MY CAR. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE AND HEARD A GRINDING NOISE WHEN SHIFTING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SHIFTER WAS TOO TIGHT AND THEY LOOSENED THE SHIFTER ON TWO OCCASIONS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CAUSED THE FAILURE. AS OF DECEMBER 10, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,998. UPDATED 01-14-08. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HEARD A CRACKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD A LEAK, THE WINDOW REGULATOR WAS REPLACED, THE SHIFT KNOB WAS SCREWED ON TOO FAR WHICH WAS MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE CONSUMER TO SHIFT GEARS. THE CD CHANGER WOULD NOT EJECT CD'S. THE HAZARD SWITCH FAILED, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WOULD STICK INTERMITTENTLY. UPDATED 01/11/08. *JB

DROVE TO WORK, END OF DAY THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. CALLED DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT COKE HAD SPILLED NEAR THE GEAR SHIFT WHICH STOPPED IT FROM WORKING. I DO NOT DRINK COKE. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS HAPPENS TO A LOT OF LADIES CAR. BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY WILL NOT COVER. TOWER CAME CARRY CAR TO DEALER WENT INSIDE CAR, PULL UP COVER UNSCREWED HIS PEN PUSHED IN HOLE PUT CAR IN GEAR.TOLD ME DRIVE TO DEALER.TUESDAY,WAS TOLD "COKE" IN CAR HAVE TO PAY $500+. CALL SERVICE MANAGER EXPLAIN HAPPENS HOW CAR WAS DIAGNOSED WITH "COKE" PROBLEM BEFORE GETTING THERE.DID HE TEST CAR WHY IT DID NOT GO INTO GEAR HIS REPLY SAME " YOU SPILLED COKE NOW IT NOT WORK".WEDNESDAY WENT SOMETHING IN CAR THE MANAGER SAID WAS STICKY, ASKED DID THEY CHECK TO SEE WHAT IT WAS THEY SAID NO. NEEDED TO KNOW IF I WANTED TO FIX IT OR WAS I GOING TO MOVE IT OFF THEIR LOT. MANY QUESTIONS NO HELPFUL ANSWERS ALL RECEIVED WAS "GIVE ME THE RENTAL CAR AND REMOVE YOUR CAR OFF THE LOT".I GAVE HIM THE KEY ASK FOR STATEMENT SHOWING I RETURNED CAR HE SAID NO.ASKED FOR THE KEY BACK TO RETURN CAR MYSELF.I TALKED TO NISSAN MANUFACTURE TURNED COMPLAINT OVER TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS THEY MADE ME FEEL LESS THAN A PERSON.ASKED DID THEY KNOW THIS HAPPEN TO THIS VEHICLE THEY SAID YES. WHY DO THEY NOT TELL PEOPLE OR PUT INFO ON COMPUTER HE WAS VERY RUDE.ASKED WHY DID I NOT ASK IF IT WAS GOING TO BE A PROBLEM IF "COKE OR SOMETHING WAS SPILLED IN THE VEHICLE, HE TOLD ME AN ECONOMICAL VEHICLE NOT HAVE LUXURIES OF EXPENSIVE VEHICLE.IF I WANTED A WATER PROOF VEHICLE I SHOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE OF PURCHASING A MORE EXPENSIVE VEHICLE.I WAS HURT AND ASKED WHY DID THEY NOT HAVE VEHICLE RECALLED CUP HOLDERS IN FRONT OF THE GEAR SHIFT.NO ONE LISTEN.GEAR SHIFT NOT WORKING PROPERLY VOID EMERGENCY BRAKE, HAVE TO CRANK IN NEUTRAL.ON INCLINE CAR WILL ROLL BACKWARD OUT OF CONTROL NOT YET NO ONE HAS BEEN KILL YET I WAS TOLD.PRAY NO ONE GET KILL BEFORE THIS IS LOOK INTO AS A SERIOUS MATTER.*NM