Three problems related to engine cooling system have been reported for the 2001 Nissan Sentra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Nissan Sentra based on all problems reported for the 2001 Sentra.
The contact owns a 2001 Nissan Sentra. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph when the engine exhibited low engine power with hesitation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where the oxygen sensor was replaced. After the repair was performed, on a separate occasion the engine stalled five times and restarted before reaching the destination. The contact discovered a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 01v357000 (engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline). The VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2001 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall without warning. The contacts mechanic replaced the ignition coil fuse and the vehicle ran normal for a few days and then began hesitating and exhibiting recurrences of stalling. The contact then took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the crank position sensor would need to be replaced. The dealer stated there was a recall under NHTSA campaign id numbers: 01v357000 and 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) but the contacts vehicle was not included in either recall. The vehicle eventually became inoperable. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 122,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Nissan Sentra. While driving between 50-70 mph, the vehicle would shut off. The vehicle would immediately restart and then shut off five or ten minutes later. The first failure occurred on may 30, 2008 and has continued every time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle is currently with the dealer. Nhtsa campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) was referenced. The current and failure mileages were 132,000.