P2859 on NISSAN SENTRA — Clutch A Pressure Disengagement Performance/Too Low

Q: "What does P2859 mean on a NISSAN SENTRA?"

"P2859 indicates: Clutch A Pressure Disengagement Performance/Too Low. This is a powertrain code. 5 NISSAN SENTRA owners have reported this to NHTSA."

Q: "What are the most common causes of P2859 on NISSAN SENTRA?"

"Based on 5 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control, Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control,Engine. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints."

Q: "Is P2859 serious on my NISSAN SENTRA?"

"Of 5 NHTSA reports for this code on NISSAN SENTRA, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic."

Q: "What should I do if my NISSAN SENTRA shows P2859?"

"1) Check for recalls on your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2) Get a professional diagnosis — a code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. 3) Get 2-3 repair estimates to compare."

What P2859 Means on Your NISSAN SENTRA

P2859 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Clutch A Pressure Disengagement Performance/Too Low. This code relates to the powertrain system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.

5 NISSAN SENTRA owners have reported this issue to NHTSA across model years 2013-2018. Most reports come from the 2016, 2013 model years. The most commonly reported component is Power Train (60.0% of reports).

Real NISSAN SENTRA Owner Reports

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database

"The car showed p2859 which involved cvt transmission code. i see that there has been an ongoing issues about the cvt which unsafe when driving thru the highway.."

— 2013 NISSAN SENTRA owner · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · Filed 06/19/2019

"When I started the car it sounded like the engine was clicking. I turned it off thinking it may have been from the cold. After restarting the car, the sound did not start again. About 10 minutes into my drive, it started to feel like the the car was shaking each time I braked."

— 2015 NISSAN SENTRA owner · POWER TRAIN · Filed 12/19/2024

"I have a 2016 Nissan Sentra SV with 103k miles on it. I was driving the car, and noticed at stop sign and red lights the car would strain and hesitate when the accelerator was pressed. It would jerk hard then drive normally. The car would also loose power while driving."

— 2016 NISSAN SENTRA owner · POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE · Filed 03/05/2025

"As i was driving on the highway i felt my car punch, like when it switched gears it kept making a bang noise like if it was punching. as i continued driving the check engine light turned on and i went to a pep boys and a autozone so they could read the code and they both came up with 'p2859'."

— 2016 NISSAN SENTRA owner · POWER TRAIN · Filed 05/29/2019

"I purchased a nissan sentra back in june 2020 so i haven't had it very long. it had roughly about 52k miles when i purchased it and i purchase it because my family has had infiniti's and nissan and my dad works for an infiniti dealership. all of our vehicles have been very reliable."

— 2018 NISSAN SENTRA owner · POWER TRAIN · Filed 01/06/2021

All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

📊 Complaint Trend by Model Year

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'13

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'16

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Common Causes on NISSAN SENTRA

Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

POWER TRAIN 60%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 20%

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE 20%

What To Do Next

1
Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. If your vehicle is covered, repairs are free.
2
Get a proper diagnosis
A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50–$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.
3
Compare repair quotes
Get 2–3 quotes. Dealer vs. independent shop prices often differ 30–50% for the same repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does P2859 mean on a NISSAN SENTRA? ▾

P2859 indicates: Clutch A Pressure Disengagement Performance/Too Low. This is a powertrain code. 5 NISSAN SENTRA owners have reported this to NHTSA.

What are the most common causes of P2859 on NISSAN SENTRA? ▾

Based on 5 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control, Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control,Engine. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints.

Is P2859 serious on my NISSAN SENTRA? ▾

Of 5 NHTSA reports for this code on NISSAN SENTRA, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic.

What should I do if my NISSAN SENTRA shows P2859? ▾

1) Check for recalls on your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2) Get a professional diagnosis — a code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. 3) Get 2-3 repair estimates to compare.

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