Check Engine Light On problems of the 2000 Nissan Sentra

Eight problems related to check engine light on 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.

1 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 05/04/2006

The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Sentra. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). He stated that the check engine light illuminates on the instrument panel. The vehicle stalls and fails to restart. The vehicle was previously repaired according to Nissan recall number r3022, in which the dealer replaced the crank position sensors. There is a second recall that states that the replacement sensors used in the first recall campaign were also defective and should be changed. The Nissan manufacturer stated that his VIN was not affected and not included in the second recall. He was advised to bring his vehicle in for diagnostic testing at his expense. The failure mileage was 130,000.

2 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 04/20/2005

Check engine light began flashing. Vehicle wanted to stall when stopping. No power upon acceleration. Air flow meter and #4 coil were replaced. Check engine soon light came back on within 24 hours. Dealer unable to provide me with a copy of the $90 diagnostic test.

3 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/02/2005

Nhtsa recall campaign 01v357000 concerning crank position sensor. After having the crank position sensor replaced the problem recurred. While driving 40 mph check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle was taken back to the dealer, and consumer was informed that the crank position sensor needed to be replaced again. The vehicle circuit cluster failed causing the odometer, fuel gauge and temp gauge to fail. The rotors warped causing pulsation while braking.

4 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/04/2005

The consumer is experiencing a problem with the check engine light. The owner has taken the vehicle back to the dealer and they would do some adjustments and the light would come back on shortly after. The vehicle has been on the diagnostic machine and several codes would come to indicate where the problems are yet know one seems to know what the problems are that exist within this vehicle. Provide further details.

5 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 11/20/2004

Ref: Nissan Sentra gxe year 2000, VIN# 3n1cb51d0yl354320. Since purchase of this used car in August 2003, over a period of 8 months I have had many problems with "check engine light" coming on often and rattling of axle/suspension on left side. After bringing to dealer for repair under warranty and each time the problem comes up next day or 2 weeks later. I have had the special-order from japan ecm module replaced 3 times after 3 month wait each time. I also have had front wheel axle and/or suspension replaced 3 times in the past year. I have had 2 or more recalls performed on the car in 2004. As of 12/14/04, there is a problem of poor or slow engine performance and raggedness when driving. Refer to NHTSA campaign id # 01v174000 and 03v477000 and 03v455000 for references. I have copies of service records for this car if you would like to receive them. Please advise. Randy d. Wietrick email: suprab77@yahoo. Com.

6 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 04/05/2004

While driving 20 mph, the engine light illuminated then stalled. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause has yet to be determined.

7 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 12/20/2001

2000 Nissan Sentra experiencing problems with brake equipment, engine sensors and e. C. M. Connector. Nhtsa recall campaign 01v357000 concerning crank position sensor. After having the crank position sensor replaced the problem recurred. While driving 40 mph check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle was taken back to the dealer, and consumer was informed that the crank position sensor needed to be replaced again. The vehicle circuit cluster failed causing the odometer, fuel gauge and temp gauge to fail. The rotors warped causing pulsation while braking.

8 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2001

While traveling on highway vehicle shu down without prior warning. Engine check light came on.




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