1. Nissan Sentra
  2. Problems
  3. 1999
  4. Engine

1999 Nissan Sentra Engine Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi1
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 12, 2007 · 215,000 miles

    Engine

    The teeth on one of the timing chain sprockets wore down causing bent valves due to timing failure. The head will have to be removed to replace damaged parts or a new/rebuilt engine will have to be installed. *tr

    ODI 10208915

  • September 15, 2003 · 88,000 miles

    Engine

    Timing chain and related parts wore out long before they should have.

    ODI 10062469

  • June 18, 2003

    Engine

    Car stopped without warning on highway while being driven in traffic. *jb

    ODI 10023666

  • Engine

    While driving 60-65 mph vehicle lost power/ stalled. Consumer had to coast to the side of the road to have the vehicle towed. *ak

    ODI 10048322