NissanSentra2004
  1. Nissan Sentra
  2. Problems
  3. 2004
  4. Engine And Engine Cooling

2004 Nissan Sentra Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

34
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 34 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • engine light · 7 records
  • position sensor · 7 records
  • without warning · 5 records
  • taken local · 5 records
  • head gasket · 5 records
  • lost power · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi16
30–60k mi6
1–30k mi5
100–150k mi4

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 23, 2007

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan sentra. There was a recall on the engine and engine cooling system; however she was never notified. She has not experienced any failures related to the recall. The dealer advised her to contact the national highway traffic safety administration. Vehicle vin number is included and was advised to call and report the issue, because her engine light has continue to come and hesitate to…

    ODI 10213472

  • August 27, 2007 · 55,450 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    My 2004 nissan sentra ser spec v showed the service engine soon light on august 28, 2007. A certified mechanic used a diagnostic tool to determine that the car had a malfunctioning crankshaft position sensor. Upon doing some research on the internet, i found that nissan has issued a recall on some 2003 and 2004 sentras and altimas with this problem. However, when i contacted my local dealership, i was informed that…

    ODI 10200977

  • July 10, 2007

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    2004 nissan sentra lost all power while driving. Consumer states that the vehicle completely shut down while driving 65 mph. Mechanic determined the failure was the crankshaft sensor. *kb after the crankshaft sensor was replaced, the engine light illuminated and the vehicle would idle rough until it warmed up. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was determined the vehicle had a warped head. The…

    ODI 10219539

  • May 15, 2007 · 56,273 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    (se-r spec v) numerous instances of engine misfire, usually occurring on throttle tip-in after a tip-out from cruise conditions. Duration of misfire anywhere from 5s to 5 minutes. Key-off, key-on sometimes rectifies the misfire. Diagnostic code of multiple cylinder misfires. Has also rarely occurred immediately after engine start. Vehicle has had ecu reprogram recall performed. Vehicle unable to accelerate when…

    ODI 10294860

  • February 2, 2007

    Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling

    DRIVING 65 ON HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE STOP RUNNING. *JB

    ODI 10181854

  • August 17, 2006 · 8,800 miles

    Crankcase (Pcv) · Engine And Engine Cooling

    Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle is at an idle in heavy traffic, the engine stalled and would not restart. The vehicle was pushed aside out of traffic, and after an extended period of time, the engine restarted. The vehicle was seen by a dealer who replaced the crank sensor. After the replacement, the problem persisted. The dealer could not find a probelm. Updated 09/13/06. *jb

    ODI 10165724

  • March 3, 2006 · 100,400 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    1) car began to run rough/surging/stalling for no apparent reason. 2) something has entered the engine causing marks on piston top/cylinder bores and damaging the spark plug. 3) brought car to dealer and was told spark plugs and air filter were to blame. I changed spark plugs and air filter. This allowed car to run better but still runs rough/surges/won't idle properly. Brought car to local garage and they inspected…

    ODI 10152761

  • April 8, 2004 · 4,400 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    While driving 35 mph engine stalled. As a result, vehicle lost power.*ak

    ODI 10067294

  • April 8, 2004 · 4,490 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    2004 nissan sentra. Born on date of april 2003. Bought in oct 2004. Currently has 4495 miles. Car stalled twice. Brought to dealership on 04/02/2004 to check for problem (4331 miles). No failure codes indicated in memory of computer. On april 8th the car was involved in an accident. Son has memory loss from stop sign to when car came to rest. He does not have full memory recall. It is coming back but is spotty. He…

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 10066291