2000 Nissan Sentra Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 21
- 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.
What owners report
- recall repairs · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle "jerks" when under load & throttle is applied. Replaced 4 ignition coils, & throttle position sensor. No change in vehicle's performance. Vehicle will also not accelerate over 3000 rpm's. Mechanic said i needed to contact nissan regarding applicable safety recall that was likely the problem, which i did. Nissan said there was no safety recalls applicable to my vehicle. I told mechanic this, & he insists that…
ODI 10438449
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan sentra. The contact stated when driving 25 mph and up or applying the brakes, the vehicle would sporadically stall with the illumination of the brake warning light. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) but the failure recurred following recall repairs. The dealer advised having a diagnostic performed on the…
ODI 10352955
Engine And Engine Cooling
The top piece of my dipstick shattered, leaving the rest of my dipstick inside of my car. The more i attempt to pull it out, the closer it comes to my crankshaft. This is definitely not safe!! *tr
ODI 10229394
Engine And Engine Cooling
Oil check stick broken into engine. 2000 nissan sentra. Called the dealer said is common problem. Nothing done. Have to buy new stick. *tr
ODI 10340255
Engine And Engine Cooling
Engine stalls when driving. It has also came to a low idle and nearly died at other times when slowing to a stop. There were no specific consequences to this problem as of yet. A maintenance shop blew out all airflow sensors and replaced vacuum hoses. There is a current recall on the same year model of this car, but not the correct vin range. The dealer will not replace this item at no cost. *jb
ODI 10162410
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt: the contact stated engine control module was bad. It mad e the engine shake and the car did not run. She said the dealer had car for 3 weeks, which was when she noticed the problem. The contact indicated there was a recall on the control module, but this recall number was not available. She found the recall on the internet. *ak
ODI 10135408
Engine And Engine Cooling
The consumer is experiencing a problem with the check engine light. The owner has taken the vehicle back to the dealer and they would do some adjustments and the light would come back on shortly after. The vehicle has been on the diagnostic machine and several codes would come to indicate where the problems are yet know one seems to know what the problems are that exist within this vehicle. Provide further details.…
ODI 10111397
Engine And Engine Cooling
The consumer experienced stalling problems with the vehicle. When driving the consumer went to apply the brake , the vehicle stalled without warning. This happened 4 times, when the brakes were applied at approximately 15 mph. There was no warning. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the head gasket was blown. There was a mixture of oil and coolant which caused the vehicle to lose…
ODI 10108830
Engine And Engine Cooling
Oil dipstick broke between plastic and metal. Dipstick was jammed inside of dipstick tube. Attempting to pull out the dipstick leads to pushing it further, leading to collision with crankshaft. Could be a serious issue if this happens while moving and it gets entangled inside the engine.*ak
ODI 10093450
Engine And Engine Cooling
Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and they stated the part was not in. Dealer had vehicle for more than one month. Consumer thought that this was the process. *ak
ODI 10087220
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Engine And Engine Cooling
At any speed vehicle shut off. Consumer had no brakes, and almost hit another vehicle. Dealer said check engine sensor needed to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10073496
Engine And Engine Cooling
Nissan sentra oil stick is designed poorly. Stick is made of plastic and it costs a furtune to take it out once it breaks. Nissan charges up to $250 to take the broken part out. This fix should be a recall because this part should not be made of plastic.
ODI 10073093
Engine And Engine Cooling
Consumer received recall 01v357000 concerning crank position sensor: after recall repairs were done it started experiencing crank position sensor failure. Less than two months after the recall repairs were done was driving and the vehicle cut off. Consumer spoke to the dealer, who claimed that recall repairs were done properly. *ak
ODI 10075502
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving 20 mph, the engine light illuminated then stalled. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause has yet to be determined. *la
ODI 10071906
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving 60 mph the vehicle stalled intermittently. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician replaced the crank shaft sensor. Please provide any additional information. *nm
ODI 10052118
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling · Equipment · Unknown Or Other
I am the national technical advisor for jiffy lube international and i would like to file a defect concern regarding engine oil level dipstick failures. Since november 2002 to present, jiffy lube international has serviced approximately 13 (to current count-possibly more-currently researching for exact number) 2000-2001 nissan sentras w/1.8l engines ranging from 23,000 - 55,000 miles in which the engine oil level…
ODI 10030850
Engine And Engine Cooling
Went out to check my oil and the plastic puller on the oil dip stick broke off as i removed it and the remaining part of the stick fell into the dip stick shaft and became lodged. My nissan dealer quoted me several hundred dollars to remove the dip stick.
ODI 10003091
Cooling System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Suspension
Temperature meter was on( h). Consumer went to lift up hood, and coolant was all over engine. Also, vehicle pulled to right. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak
ODI 899951
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving 60 mph vehicle stalled. Dealer indicated that the engine sensor failed. A recall was issued. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak
ODI 10079775
Electrical System · Emission Control · Engine And Engine Cooling · Lock · Power Window Devices And Controls
2000 nissan sentra with multiple problems. Consumer states that she would like compensation for all the money she has had to put out for repairs. Such as new af meter, replaced mass air flow, replaced battery, replaced clutch twice due to an oil leak/flywheel and more. *kb the consumer stated the entire electrical system failed, a new trunk lock was needed, the rear engine seal was leaking oil on the clutch. The…
ODI 10217157
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicle had been stalling unexpectedly for the past 10 months. Vehicle has been in the service department 7 times and the problem has gone unresolved. *ph
ODI 10062869