The Most Common 2012 Nissan Sentra Problems
There are some significant 2012 Nissan Sentra problems you’ll want to know about before buying one. Learn more about them here.
Written by Matt Terzi
Reviewed by Melanie Mergen
The 2012 Nissan Sentra’s problems can get serious as the car approaches the 100,000-mile mark, including several commonly reported issues with the transmission, brakes, airbags, and engine.
The Nissan Sentra has been a mainstay in the affordable compact car market for decades, and critics praised this model year’s spacious interior and lack of blindspots. But some owners have reported serious 2012 Nissan Sentra problems that you should know about before buying one used.
Whether you’re trying to make an informed decision when used car shopping or brace for potential upcoming issues if you already own one, let’s take a look at the 2012 Nissan Sentra’s problems in this guide brought to you by
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Before we begin, it’s important to note that many owners of the 2012 Nissan Sentra say they’ve never encountered a major problem with their cars. But most of the owners who have encountered serious issues found them to be costly ones to repair.
When the 2012 Nissan Sentra was released, many reviewers commented on the car’s noisy continuously variable transmission (CVT). And you couldn’t know it at the time, but this would eventually foreshadow the bulk of owner complaints about the car: transmission issues have plagued some of these Sentras as they approach or surpass six figures on their odometers.
Many 2012 Nissan Sentra drivers have reported significant repairs and even full replacements of their CVT transmissions from around 90,000 miles and on. So if you’re looking at a used 2012 Sentra with higher mileage, it’s worth asking if any transmission work has been done on the car, or if there have been any issues with the car’s CVT.
Owners also report significant issues with brakes, steering, and the engine (specifically the starter, crankshaft, fuel pump, and various sensors), though most of these issues are somewhat typical in cars advancing in age like the 2012 Nissan Sentra.
Whenever you’re considering buying a used car, it’s always a good idea to
check the car’s VIN
to get a sense of its accident and repair history and find out if the vehicle is a lemon
. You can prevent a lot of headaches with a bit of homework!
Is the 2012 Nissan Sentra reliable?
Not everyone driving a 2012 Nissan Sentra has reported the same issues, and some never had a problem at all. So it can be helpful to take a look at how the Sentra ranks among reliability scores from sources that know how to vet their data.
RepairPal gives the 2012 Nissan Sentra a 4.0/5.0 reliability score and ranks the car 14th out of 36 compact cars reviewed in 2012. They note an average annual repair cost of $491, with a 12 percent chance of unscheduled maintenance being severe. This is just one percent higher than the 11 percent average in its class.
Meanwhile, J.D. Power gives the 2012 Nissan Sentra a consumer score of 79 out of 100 and a reliability score of 78 out of 100. Both of these ratings are considered average, and the car didn’t make J.D. Power’s list of the best cars of 2012.
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