general problems of the 2004 Nissan Sentra

Six problems related to other fuel system have been reported for the 2004 Nissan Sentra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Nissan Sentra based on all problems reported for the 2004 Sentra.

1 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 09/11/2016

Vehicle hesitates when starting & stalls out or shuts down when slowing down or coming to a halt. If let to sit for a while it will restart, but has left me stranded multiple times. Crank sensor replaced as well as all fluids. Have had it checked for codes, but nothing shows up. Car was recently purchased in late may 2016. Vendor repaired several items,but now car is out of vendor warranty.

2 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 07/20/2016

Tom wood Nissan carmel in refused to honor recall #report receipt date: Jul 07, 2006 NHTSA campaign number: 06v242000 component(s): engine and engine cooling.

3 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2013

My 2004 Nissan Sentra has just failed emissions testing for the 3rd time. The paperwork I recieved says the catalytic converter is deteriorating faster than anticipated and turning on the mil. Also, that the owner was notified Dec. 5, 2005 however, I did not purchase the car until 2014.

4 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 02/12/2013

When refueling my vehicle the gasoline would spray back out of the fuel fill neck. The first time it happened I removed the pump nozzle and the gasoline sprayed back with enough force to hit me in the face. Gasoline got in both my eyes and mouth. Being in need of contacts I had to rush into the gas station to take them out and from there I had to get myself and my car picked up and brought home since my contacts were ruined.

5 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 04/11/2012

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that when refueling, gasoline would overflow and the shut off valve would not stop gasoline from pouring out of the filler neck valve. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.

6 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 11/05/2009

There is an ecm (engine control module) recall on Nissan Sentras and fronteirs 2003-06. When this was done at the dealership, I was told I needed a new swirl control valve, (a valve directly controlled by the ecm) at a cost of $772. Should the swirl valve also been part of this recall?.


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