Eight problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2005 Nissan Sentra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Nissan Sentra based on all problems reported for the 2005 Sentra.
My check engine light comes on and the car keeps running hot after I just got the coolant flushed.
2005 Nissan Sentra 1. 8s with approx. 63000 miles. Car started having issues with starting, approx. 1-2 years ago. Then about a month ago, owner noticed vehicle engine shuddering/running roughly, for several seconds, immediately after cold start in the morning. On evening of Aug. 19th, car was exceptionally difficult to start, and ran rough for more than 1 minute. Check engine light was illuminated. Upon inspection, was determined to be faulty head gasket. Repair, approx. $900. 00.
On June 20, 2013 I brought my 2005 Nissan Sentra into curry Nissan in yorktown hts,NY 10598 because my check engine light went on saying it was my swirl valve part # 75150 code p1138 . They charged me $110. 00 to update my engine ecu as per tech bulletin . On Nov. 20th my check engine light went on again and I brought it to the nearest service station and was once again told that it was the same code for the swirl valve and that I was to take it to Nissan. . I was lucky enough that this problem did not cause an accident but am I expected to have this happen every 5 or 6 months? please advise me if this is a recall.
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the check engine light was illuminated and the contact heard a loud, abnormal noise from behind the dashboard. The contact then noticed that there was dust and oil seepage on the cylinder head that was never present before. The vehicle was left with the dealer for diagnosis, but requested that the contact authorize removal of the cylinder head for further inspection. The manufacturer denied any assistance with repair unless the contact authorized for further inspection. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 49,542. The VIN was not available.
I have a 2005 Nissan senta. I was driving down the freeway and my car shut off while in drive. My check engine light came on. I was informed that my crankshaft position sensor needs to be replace. I have replaced the part twice and my car still cuts off while driving. There is a recall for this issue with Nissan and Nissan is telling my that my VIN number does not qualify for the recall. Nissan wants me to pay for a diagonistic from a Nissan dealarship and if they prove that it is defeacted then they will replace it.
When turning right I would notice that my engine temp would go up. The mechanics finally figured out that it was a broken head gasket which cost me $1000. 00. The car had less than 50,000 miles on it at the time. Now my check engine light is on and I have problems starting it.
The contact complained about an ongoing problem with the check engine light and the vehicle running roughly. She took the vehicle to the dealership, where they changed the spark plugs and ran a diagnostic test. The problem recurred, and this time the dealer changed the ignition coil. She had the vehicle back three days when the check engine light came back on and the vehicle started running roughly. No further repairs have been made . The dealer noted on the contact's invoice the problem was related to cylinder number three misfiring. However, there was no indication on either service invoice how the cylinder misfire was corrected by the replacement of the spark plugs or the ignition coil. Updated 1/19/2006 -.
2005 Nissan Sentra engine light recall. Cw the consumer stated it took six months for the part to arrive. The dealer claimed the problem was fixed. However, the consumer continues to experience problems with the engine light illuminating. The consumer stated the vehicle failed emissions due to the recall problem not being resolved.