Catalytic Convertor Problems of Nissan Sentra

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Sentra. While driving less than 10 mph, a loud popping noise was heard from the engine. The check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. The vehicle restarted after approximately five minutes and was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the catalytic converter was faulty. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who confirmed that the catalytic converter was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but did not offer to assist. The failure mileage was 25,000. Updated 09/10/lj.

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The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Sentra. While driving at 35 mph, a loud abnormal noise was heard and the engine stalled. The contact was concerned that the failure could result in a crash. The vehicle was unable to restart on the first attempt. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converters needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,000. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the catalytic converter failed and was replaced by the dealer. Ever since the converter was changed, the vehicle has been draining the oil and sucking debris into the motor. The vehicle was not included in a recall. The contact wants Nissan to pay for the repairs since this is a safety issue and there is already a recall for the identical failure. The current mileage was 72,000 and failure mileage was 71,638.

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The contact owns a 2001 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated the check engine warning light would sporadically illuminate on the dashboard. In addition, the vehicle would intermittently stall without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where she was advised that the catalytic converter was defective and would need to be replaced. The contact believed NHTSA campaign id number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) was associated with the failure but the dealer advised her VIN was not included with the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 191,565.

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The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Sentra se-r. The contact stated that her vehicle is experiencing pre-catalytic failure. One of the converters separated and went into the motor, causing high oil consumption and engine viruses. The current mileage is 102,000 and failure mileage was 99,000. Updated 09/05/07.

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A large number of 2003 Nissan Sentra's are under recall for bad catalytic converter. I own a 2003 Nissan Sentra who's catalytic converter is bad, but am now told my specific VIN number is not covered by the recall. This is a serious emissions issue, and my car will now not pass the emissions test for state inspection. My vehicle should be added to the recall list. My check engine light has been on since 69000 miles, proof of which can be found in service records from southern states Nissan in raleigh, north carolina. My vehicle was in their service center in Jan. Of 2006 to replace bad computer components. When my vehicle left the service center, the check engine light was still on. A diagnostic test showed the cause to be catalytic converter failure.

Just purchased my 2004 Nissan Sentra two weeks ago. The service engine light came on after I came home and remained on. The saleman told me he didn't think my car would pass an emission test. This leads me to believe he sold the car knowing there was a problem. I am taking into the Nissan dealer in olympia but I told him I am not paying anything period. The car has only 22,000 miles and is under warranty but I feel he deceived me. The sales person is jay rolfs from associate fleets in seattle, wa.

After starting the vehicle engine warning light illuminated. Dealership insisted that the problem related to the catalytic converter.

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I bought my car in may of 2004. Since then, the interior dash lights, tail lights and various fuses have blown at least 3 times each. Lights were replaced. The dealership said there was nothing wrong that they could find, and they had replaced the fuses. The very next day, the same fuses blew again. The dealership said there were no "open recalls" on my car. It is a 2003 Nissan Sentra se-r. The catalytic converter failed at approximately 29000 miles. This actually blew my engine, which dealership relaced. The fuse problem is still persistent.

While driving, the check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained until the vehicle was turned off. The consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic was not able to duplicate the problem. Other failed parts were: electronic control module, catalytic converter, electrical coil, and the crank sensor.

On December 28, 2003, my 2001 Nissan Sentra caught on fire while driving through reno nevada. Another car brought to our attention that our car was on fire. When my daughter pulled over and opened the hood, she noticed a small fire in the rear of the engine. She managed to put the fire out with water. Upon inspection at the Nissan dealership in nevada, they noted some object was caught between the catalytic converter and the car frame. The fire melted one cv boot.

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.

Vehicle gives off rotten egg odor.

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2002 Nissan Sentra with engine failure due to pre-catalytic converter. Consumer states that there was a recall for this problem causing engine failure. He states that he wasn't even informed when the vehicle was being repaired for the failure. The consumer stated unburned fuel is burned in the pre-catalytic converter which is located on the exhaust manifold. When the unburned fuel was burned it caused disintegration. It was then sucked into the engine causing cylinder wall damage, which resulted in the engine burning excessive amounts of oil. The consumer stated he experienced the problem which cost him thousands of dollars.

Consumer received NHTSA recall 03v084000 concerning debris/ fire. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repairs. After repairs were done vehicle was taken back to the dealer three times. The first time deale rreplaced the catalytic converter. The second time they replaced the engine, and the third time dealer replaced both, the catalytic converter and engine.