Gasoline Engine Problems of Nissan Sentra

Nissan Sentra owners have reported 25 problems related to gasoline engine (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Nissan Sentra based on all problems reported for the Sentra.

1 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2017 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 05/23/2021

2017 Nissan Sentra. Consumer writes in regard to leaking gas fuel.

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2 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2000 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 01/29/2006

A recall for crank position sensor for NHTSA campaign id number: 01v35700 recall date: 11/16/01 for 2000 Nissan Sentra. The sensor was replaced by Nissan in 2003. In January 2007, the car started experience same problem during the recall date. The car stops running a lot of time and the service engine soon came on several times. My wife was very nervous and scared driving that car. On January 22nd, the car was taken to the dealer to report the problem. They stated that the recall is no longer being replaced. They inspected the car and ordered ecm to see if the fixes the problem with the car. On January 29th, the part was replaced and the problem was still there. The service advisor for bill seidle's Nissan in miami (10500 NW 12th street) jorge villar stated the problem could be a crack shaft or mass air. They said to come back when I am ready for them to get to the root problem. On February 6th, I took the car to precision tune auto care and inform them that the car stops running when it was running. I want them to see what the problem was. Later that day they stated the problem with the car is that it has a defective crank position sensor. I called bill seidle Nissan explaining that the particular recall back in Nov 2001 is happening again and I want them to change to part out again. I was told that the part is out of warranty and they are not going to replace it. I had no choice but to have precision auto care fix the part and at cost of $150. 00. Nissan dealer was trying to find a way to charge me more and fix part that wasn't need. The whole time they need that it was a sensor that was causing the problem.

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3 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2001 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 11/29/2005

After running normally, my car suddenly quit starting, and left me stranded with my child across town. I towed it to a firestone service station for repair only to find out the failure was a cam shaft sensor. The repair station then found out for me that my car had 3 open recalls which I was never notified of. I have now paid for another tow to get my car to a dealership to have these "covered" repairs completed. Now, Nissan refuses to pay for any of my tows or the bill I had to pay firestone for "diagnostic services".

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4 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2001 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 04/03/2004

My 2001 Nissan Sentra se 2. 0 litre is in the habit of "dying" while traveling. If there were no shoulder to pull onto and restart the car a serious rear end collision would occur. Nissan wants me to pay for repairs and will reimburse me if the 2. 0 liter engine receives a recall like the 1. 8 and 2. 5 liter engines did for the same scenario. What gives?.

5 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2001 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 03/10/2004

Request reimbursement for vehicle repairs and towing due to a manufacturer defect. (nar).

6 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2000 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 12/01/2003

Computer had to be replaced due to over heating because of defective lining material used in the casing housing the computer. The consumer received a recall to replace the lining on the computer housing, the manufacturer refused to take responsibility for the damage that was done to the computer due to the overheating.

7 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2001 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 11/28/2003

Car died in intersection, for the second time, due to faulty sensors. Many Sentras have been recalled for this exact problem, mine is not one of them. Nissan will not replace my sensors.

8 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2001 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 05/05/2003

Consumer requesting refund for crank position sensor repair. The consumer was told her vehicle was not included in the recall.

9 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2001 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 04/21/2003

Car died in intersection due to faulty sensor. Many Sentras have been recalled for this exact problem, mine is not one of them. Nissan will not replace my sensors.

10 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2002 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 04/04/2003

When passing a semi truck on a curve traveling approximately 70 mph, the engine died and the steering had become hard to turn. The consumer was nearly rear ended by a semi truck. The dealer stated the problem was the engine position sensor. All 2000 and 2001 Sentra's had been recalled for replacement.

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11 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2000 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 02/21/2003

Problems with sudden lurching and no response from accelerator when depressed. The vehicle suddenly lurched forward,the tachometer dropped to zero. The consumer noticed a loss of speed. The consumer stepped on the accelerator and didn't get a response from the vehicle with difficulty steering and when the consumer attempted to brake and or park, neither responded.

12 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2002 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 09/30/2002

Consumer states that shortly after starting the vehicle and trying to put the vehicle into reverse the vehicle started to rev up and when the consumer tried to go in reverse the vehicle went in reverse at a high speed until the consumer applied the brakes and shut the vehicle off. Contacted dealer and the dealer cannot remedy the problem.

13 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2001 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 08/16/2002

While driving 60mph engine cut off, causing loss of power steering .

14 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2000 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 08/07/2002

Consumer states vehicle cut off while driving 65 mph without warning. Vehicle taken to the dealer . Nlm.

15 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2002 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 05/25/2002

Consumer states while driving the engine compartment caught fire. The dealer was contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.

16 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2000 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 04/06/2002

While driving, consumer experienced a mechanical failure/malfunction, which forced him to cross over 2 lanes to the curb, damaging the passengers side, once the vehicle was towed, it was then determined that the cause of malfunction was a pending recall (01v2770000) in which the consumer was never notified. Dealer replaced crank sensor according to recall.

17 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2000 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 04/06/2002

Nissan refuses to accept responsibility! no safety defect listed.

18 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2001 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 01/28/2002

While driving about any mph, the engine will stop working without prior warning, and will leave vehicle without power. Dealer was contacted, but vehicle could not be fixed. Please provide more information.

19 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2001 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 06/26/2001

Consumer states while driving, vehicle was not getting enough engine power. Consumer is unable to drive vehicle as a result of concern for potential accident or crash.

20 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1996 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 04/23/2001

Engine has 46,381 orignal miles, engine had been maintained properly. Engine should have not gone out at 46k miles. Are there any other reported cases of this type car/engine?do I have a claim against the dealer for a faulty engine?what are my legal rights concerning this, as I still owe $8,000. 00 on the loan, through reliable credit.

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21 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1996 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 08/15/2000

No summary.

22 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1997 Nissan Sentra

Vehicle fails to start on occasions.

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23 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2001 Nissan Sentra

Received recall notice 01v357000. Consumer's "engine" light is illuminated, but the dealer states that the vehicle's problem has nothing to do with the recall and is a warranty issue. Therefore, the dealer is refusing to service, free of charge, under recall.

24 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2001 Nissan Sentra

Vehicle experienced the same defect with its crank position sensor as stated in recall 01 v 357 000 , but the dealership doesn't know if the this vehicle is included due to VIN, and consumer was never notified.

25 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2001 Nissan Sentra

The engine completely stopped in the middle of the road and wouldn't restart. The problem was related to the engine sensor. The vehicle would lurch forward. The consumer received a recall notice two after the incident regarding an engine sensor. The consumer was also told the vehicle needed a new transmission.


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