2001 Nissan Sentra Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 38
- 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 38 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 7 records
- position sensor · 7 records
- engine light · 7 records
- without warning · 5 records
- head gasket · 4 records
- crankshaft position · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
Randomly while driving in a highway at 60 mph the engine suddenly stops running and then turns back on. This could result in a crash since i lose control of the vehicle at that speed. I noticed there is a recall issued by nhtsa id # 03v455000 for nissan sentra 2001 regarding this issue. I contacted nissan by phone and they informed there are no recalls pending on my vehicle. I also contacted nissan by e-mail if my…
ODI 10700754
Engine And Engine Cooling
2001 nissan sentra. Consumer states vehicle suddenly died while driving *tgw the dealer informed the consumer, his vehicle identification number was not associated with any recalls. *jb
ODI 10460482
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan sentra. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph when the engine exhibited low engine power with hesitation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where the oxygen sensor was replaced. After the repair was performed, on a separate occasion the engine stalled five times and restarted before reaching the destination. The contact discovered a recall…
ODI 10403761
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 nissan sentra. When attempting to start the vehicle, the contact noticed that it would vibrate and shake. The dealer was not aware of the failure. The manufacturer advised the contact to file a complaint with nhtsa. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic test and replaced the spark plugs, fuel injector and ignition coil; however, the vehicle continued to…
ODI 10402199
Engine And Engine Cooling
2001 nissan sentra 1.8l my car head gasket failed and it seems to be a manufacturer problem with a faulty head gasket that should be looked at. The car overheated on the highway all of the sudden in a fast traffic lane and it started loosing power on an incline, it was scary. *tr
ODI 10376661
Engine And Engine Cooling
While moving and sitting at a standstill for a couple minutes at idle speed it will stall. *kb
ODI 10413404
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 nissan sentra. While driving 35 mph the vehicle stalled in mid traffic. The contact stated that the vehicle has been repaired but it failed to start. The dealer had possession of the vehicle and will not repair the vehicle unless the contact paid for the repair. The current and failure mileages were not available. The vin was not available.
ODI 10314260
Engine And Engine Cooling
Car reads trouble code p0335 crankshaft position sensor a circuit malfunction and i read on line at lemonauto.com that there was a recall on the same problem affecting nissan sentras from 2000-2003 campaign # 03v455000 so i contacted the number that i was given "1800-647-72-61 and asked them about it but they had no clue. *tr
ODI 10240249
Engine And Engine Cooling
Leakage to the head gasket in 2001 nissan sentra. According to my mechanic, this is a problem that occurs frequently in this vehicle due to inferior materials (aluminum) used in the materials used for the head gasket. It was noticed as i was driving my daughter to school and without warning, the car began to stall on a very busy street. I have had frequent preventable maintenance serviced on my car and this was not…
ODI 10240107
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 nissan sentra. Without warning, the vehicle shut off while driving 55 mph. The check engine light had been illuminated on the instrument panel for a year. The vehicle was taken to a midas mechanic and a diagnostic was performed; however, the cause of the failure could not be identified. The failure recurred without warning while driving 40 mph. The failure mileage was 49,500 and current…
ODI 10235133
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 nissan sentra. While driving between 50-70 mph, the vehicle would shut off. The vehicle would immediately restart and then shut off five or ten minutes later. The first failure occurred on may 30, 2008 and has continued every time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle is currently with the dealer. Nhtsa campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) was referenced. The current and…
ODI 10230044
Engine And Engine Cooling
On a way home from a long trip ([redacted]), my car suddenly stopped running on a highway. It started again and ran for another 30 miles or so and completely stopped running and did not restart. I had the car towed to a nearby garage where it was diagnosed to require a new cam position sensor. I was told to have the car towed to a nearby dealership because parts were not available. My family had to drive 200 miles…
ODI 10225913
Catalytic Convertor · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*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…
ODI 10349101
Engine And Engine Cooling
The oil dipstick handle breaks off and the balance of the dipstick is unable to be retrieved out of the dipstick cylinder unless the whole assembly is taken apart. This a very costly procedure ranging from $200-400. This has happened more than one time and it seems to me that nissan should provide a better quality dipstick that will not deteriorate and break from what i perceive as heat related damage. Will they pay…
ODI 10204369
Crankcase (Pcv) · Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 75 mph on the interstate, the engine stalled without warning. Afterwards, the engine restarted without further incident. The vehicle was driven to a dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem. Although the stalling problem did not persist, the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who determined the crank cam sensor needed to be…
ODI 10172268
Engine And Engine Cooling · Module
Consumer nissan sentra engine began to run rough before recall notice. Diagnostic read ecm had a failure code for #4 cylinder misfire p0304. *ts the consumer requested to have the ecm replacment performed. *jb
ODI 10154093
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
1. Power windows (both front driver and passenger side front) failed to operate properly in my 2001 nissan sentra vin: [xxx] within 12 month after it was purchased brand new. I took it to the nissan dealer (coral springs nissan) and was told that it was not under warranty and was not manufacturing defect. I recently search on the internet and found many other 2001 nissan sentra encountred the same problem.…
ODI 10130486
Engine And Engine Cooling
2001 sentra gxe not driveable; engine revs and lurches on its own and will not accelerate. First time i was at home, had the car towed and replaced mass airflow sensor. $835 and less than 48 hours later, car did exact same thing only at a stoplight this time. Car died and began revving and lurching as soon as i re-started engine. Towed to original mechanic who couldn't determine problem. Car is now at dealer waiting…
ODI 10126090
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 nissan sentra. The contact stated that every summer, she has to replace the oil dip stick. She stated that the plastic top fails and as a result, the technician is unable to change the oil. The dip stick is the only type that is manufactured for this part. The dealer advised her to purchase the sticks. After the most recent failure, the dealer stated that she would have to pay $300. The…
ODI 10192015
Emission Control · Engine And Engine Cooling
On june 24,2004 i had a crankshaft position sensor and emc foam removal recalls done on my 2001 nissan sentra. My vehicle has totally shut down with out any noise or warning while driving at least 4 times since december 2004. There were no accidents or injuries involved. I had taken my sentra to a nissan dealer for a diagnostic check on jan.31,2005 and they told me that the electronic control module did not show any…
ODI 10111871
Engine And Engine Cooling
There was no accident, but when my husband took the car to get the oil changed the mechanic realized that the dipstick had broken off and had fallen into the tube. The mechanic also told my husband that there were other people that had the same problem. He said that it was a nissan fault on the car. I don't feel that we are responsible for paying to get it fixed since the dipstick is made of plastic and is so close…
ODI 10104114
Engine And Engine Cooling
Consumer received recall 03v455000 concerning crankshaft position sensor weld. However, there was another recall for 03v477000 ecm material which was connected to the crankshaft position sensor. Consumer did not receive the recall for the ecm. *ak on 3/31/04 the engine sensor replacement campaign repairs were made. However, on 12/03/04 the service engine soon (ses) light came on and the vehicle was overheating. The…
ODI 10117268
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving at high speeds vehicle stalled.*ak *tc
ODI 10089798
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving vehicle stalled. The consumer restarted vehicle, and had the it towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic determined that electrical system needed to be checked. The consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once, and the problem had not been resolved. *ak the dealer determined that the problem was that the ecu (engine control module) failed. *sc
ODI 10079395
Engine And Engine Cooling
The top of the plastic dipstick in my 2001 nissan sentra broke off today and the dipstick itself slid down into the engine when this happened. From what i've seen, this is common with many other nissan sentras. I now need to find a replacement dipstick and was fortunately able to retrieve mine (even though it's now broken). However, some dealerships are trying to charge over $100 to retrieve the dipstick. This is a…
ODI 10075399