Ignition problems of the 1999 Nissan Sentra

Seven problems related to ignition have been reported for the 1999 Nissan Sentra. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 04/23/2003

Car stopped without warning in highway while being driven in traffic.

2 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 02/25/2003

Since soon after the purchase of the vehicle if you start the vehicle and then move it a short distance and turn it off, you can not restart it, you have to hold down the gas pedal and crank it until it starts, or wait till later to start it. Sister had same model and year Nissan exact same problem. Dealer said there is nothing they can do, but it is a common problem. Now at 98k miles you turn off the car and the fan continues to run must disconnect the battery to stop it. Many electrical problems.

3 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 10/04/2002

Vehicle completely lost power on highway and failed to restart. Mechanic indicated failure with distributor. Noted that he felt it was a common problem with late model Nissans. Mr.

4 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 01/26/2001

While driveing 25 mph engine stalled, and rearended another vehicle. Amount of damage unknown.

5 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 04/06/2000

Over half of the ignition key broke off and remains in the ignition. Nlm.

6 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 04/06/1999

Vehicle ignition key failed.

7 Ignition problem

Distributor has failed at 108,000 miles and is reoccurring as a typical problem on 1. 6 liter engine.


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