2000 Nissan Sentra Engine Problems
- 22
- 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.
Among these 22 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 5 records
- engine light · 4 records
- crank position · 4 records
- catalytic converter · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan sentra. The contact was driving approximately 20 mph when she applied pressure to the brake pedal and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle as it resumed normal operation. The failure began to recur intermittently so the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the cam position sensor would need to be replaced. The…
ODI 10362682
Engine
We had a 2000 nissan sentra gxe, with 83245 miles on the odometer. There were no issues with car and it had always been regularly serviced. On july 29, 2010 after a normal day's activities which involved driving to and from work and a short trip within town to and from the local swimming pool, it was as usual parked in the driveway of our home at 8pm. We locked the car and went into the house and were sitting down…
Fire reported
ODI 10347193
Engine
2000 nissan sentra engine oil dipstick broke off. The dipstick is still in the tube.
ODI 10201206
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 nissan sentra. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). He stated that the check engine light illuminates on the instrument panel. The vehicle stalls and fails to restart. The vehicle was previously repaired according to nissan recall number r3022, in which the dealer replaced the crank position sensors. There is a second recall that states…
ODI 10267645
Engine
The following occurred three times: while driving at highway speeds, and then stopping, and then accelerating slowly, the engine simply cut out after the rpm wavered between 500-1100 for about a minute. The car could not be restarted and two out of the three times had to be towed. After approximately one hour, the car could be started again. All three days were hot days. The problem could not be reproduced and a…
ODI 10131759
Engine
Check engine light began flashing. Vehicle wanted to stall when stopping. No power upon acceleration. Air flow meter and #4 coil were replaced. Check engine soon light came back on within 24 hours. Dealer unable to provide me with a copy of the $90 diagnostic test. *jb
ODI 10118266
Engine
While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The consumer tried to restart the vehicle and was able to do so. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. Please provide further details. *jb
ODI 10101536
Axle Assembly · Engine · Ignition
Ref: nissan sentra gxe year 2000, vin# [xxx]. Since purchase of this used car in august 2003, over a period of 8 months i have had many problems with "check engine light" coming on often and rattling of axle/suspension on left side. After bringing to dealer for repair under warranty and each time the problem comes up next day or 2 weeks later. I have had the special-order from japan ecm module replaced 3 times after…
ODI 10102992
Engine
I have looked and found no recall on this poorly designed engine component. Plastic dipstick handle breaks. My car is a nissan 2000 sentra gxe 1.8: the plastic engine oil dipstick handle broke off, leaving the stainless steel stick inside the tube. I called my local nissan dealership service department for a method of extracting the defective part. I was told it would be 'very expensive' for the service shop to do,…
ODI 10065913
Engine
I brought my 2000 nissan sentra gxe to sears auto center for new tires on saturday morning. When the mechanic asked if my car needed an oil change, i said sure. When i returned to pick up my vehicle, the mechanic handed me two pieces, the plastic "o" ring and a bit of stem from my dipstick, and told me that the rest of my dipstick had slid down about six inches into the tube. Because plastic was still on one end, he…
ODI 10064564
Engine
Consumer experienced the defect as stated in the recall pertaining to the "check engine" light illuminating. *ph the recall was for a defective engine control module (ecm) which may cause the vehicle to stall while driving.
ODI 10064979
Electrical System · Engine · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Structure · Wheels
Vehicle shut off completely and without prior warning while traveling on the highway. This problem occurred on several occasions. Dealer was aware of the problem. Several repair attempts were made but none of them were successful. *ak noise came from the right wheel area while driving. The dealer replaced all wheels per a safety campaign. The inside door handle was loose. The dealer replaced the door pad but that…
ODI 10034177
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
Noisy engine, while driving vehicle makes a clunky noise. Dealer notified. *ak
ODI 10022309
Engine
Consumer states that while driving and with no warning vehicle will stall, and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified.*ak
ODI 10031233
Engine
Mfr# p1159 & nhtsa# 01 v 357 000/crank position sensor: consumer states while the vehicle was at the dealer for cutting off while driving. The technician stated that a manufacturer recall was on the vehicle concerning a "crank position senor". Consumer states that no recall notice was receiverd until after this incident occur. Nlm
ODI 8019909
Engine
My dealer failed to tell me that a needed repair was, actually, part of a formal recall. I found out about the recall after i had my car repaired. When my car exhibited the exact symptoms described in the crank position sensor recall, 01v357000.i called heritage nissan. They told me that, since i didn?t have an extended warranty, i would have to pay for any repairs to correct the problem i described. The dealer told…
ODI 765369
Engine
While driving home from work car stalled. After restarting the car had very little pick up and was no longer registering rpm's. The dealership said that the idler pulley had failed.*ak
ODI 761763
Engine
Vehicle smokes right after a oil change is done, this is due to the oil filter plug being right above catalytic converter. Consumer can actually hear the oil popping on the catalytic converter after the oil change is done.*ak
ODI 8016043
Engine
Consumer had vehicle for 2weeks & it started running hard & idling high. Vehicle has been in repairs 3 times & is still in the shop. Dealer know's it's a valve problem, but not sure were it's coming from.*ak
ODI 865658
Automatic Transmission · Delivery · Disc · Engine · Frame And Members
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ODI 753229
Catalytic Convertor · Engine
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. *ak
ODI 10063232