Three problems related to catalytic convertor have been reported for the 2000 Nissan Sentra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Nissan Sentra based on all problems reported for the 2000 Sentra.
After starting the vehicle engine warning light illuminated. Dealership insisted that the problem related to the catalytic converter.
Catalylic converter was defective because fuel that ran through the catalytic converter. Consumer also stated the ignition coil on #3 cylinder failed, cutting off spark plug, fuel/air continued through exhaust system, overheating catalytic convertor, also warning light activated.
Consumer received NHTSA recall 03v084000 concerning debris/ fire. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repairs. After repairs were done vehicle was taken back to the dealer three times. The first time deale rreplaced the catalytic converter. The second time they replaced the engine, and the third time dealer replaced both, the catalytic converter and engine.