Check Engine Light On problems of the 2006 Nissan Sentra

Five problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2006 Nissan Sentra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Nissan Sentra based on all problems reported for the 2006 Sentra.

1 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/21/2015

I was driving to work on the freeway going about 60mph when all of a sudden my 2006 Nissan Sentra ( se 1. 8) gave a small jerk and the rpms reduced drastically. I also began to lose my steering and no matter how hard I pressed the gas pedal the car wouldn't accelerate. I was able to make it to the shoulder, I turned off the car and after a few minutes it was fine. Then later that night as I was sitting with the engine at an idle, the car suddenly died but it did started back up. I decided to take it to my mechanic and it died 2 or 3 times while I was driving it. The mechanic couldn't find anything wrong. My check engine light never came on and the car didn't throw a code. I brought the car home and parked it because I do not feeling safe driving it. Tonight I sat in the car and turned it on to see if it would start. It did start but every second or so there was an loud click from the engine after which the car would give a sizeable shudder. Also the rpms rev'd when I put the car in neutral or park. They would dip when the car was in drive or reverse. I see on the web there is a recall for the camshaft and crankshaft position sensor. I haven't called Nissan yet but after reading other complaints on this website I have no hope they will honor the recall as my VIN isn't included. I hope someone at the NHTSA forces an expanded recall. It isn't right that those of us having problems have to pay for a known problem. In addition, my car is now sitting because I'm scared of driving it just to have it die, causing me to lose steering and possibly brakes. I will let my mechanic know about the recall to see if in the end, my car is also one of those unlucky ones that have the same issue but don't fall under the recall.

2 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/28/2014

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

3 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2010

2006 Nissan Sentra. Consumer states engine light came on and vehicle suddenly slowed down and then stopped the consumer stated she had to turn off the vehicle and then turn it back on in order for the vehicle to start again. The consumer was informed the vehicle needed a new tp sensor. The consumer stated the tp sensor was replaced. However, she continued to experience problems. Updated 11/12/10.

4 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/24/2010

The check engine light came on and now the vehicle misses while driving and is almost impossible to start. The resulting error message is p0335 crankshaft position sensor error. There is a recall issued for 2006 Nissan Sentras and they are saying my VIN is not covered. The NHTSA action number is rq06001 NHTSA campaign id number: 07v527000 component: engine and engine cooling.

5 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/10/2010

A few weeks ago my car's engine started doing a stuttering thing while driving down the road or highway. It would just do it out of no where and it felt like the engine was about to shut off but it kept going. The check engine light came on after and it shows crank position sensor. I searched for this online and found this was a recall for my vehicle year, model and engine type. It stated that it could cause the engine to shut off while driving causing an accident. I took it into the dealing expecting to have this fixed under the recall but was informed that my vehicle's VIN was not on the list of affected vehicles and it would not be covered. My engine is still doing the stutter thing because I have not had it fixed yet and the manufacturer will not fix it under the recall because they say my vehicle was not affected even though it obviously was affected.




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