Two problems related to ignition coils failure 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.
Car has always had a slight idle issue. . . . . When u start it you have to press the gas a bit or else it immediately dies. Also sometimes if you come to a stop the idle jumps up and down. . . . . Hasn't ever completely died in those incidents. My complaint is about the ignition coil fuse. A bit over a week ago the car was fine all day and then all of a sudden wouldn't start. It ended up being the fuse. We replaced it and the car was fine for a while. Today I got in it go to work and it wouldn't start. Once again it was the fuse. While at work my husband replaced it and it blew as soon as he turned the key to start the car. When I got home I tried again. . . . . Same outcome. I've yet to talk to a mechanic to find out the problem but it seems like there's several complaints of this exact problem with my make and model of car. I'd like to resolve ASAP but I don't want to put money into a car that may have some problems even after this. I'd like to know if I fall under the recall?.
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.