2005 Nissan Sentra Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 17
- 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
- fuel tank · 6 records
- fuel system · 6 records
- system gasoline · 5 records
- gasoline storage · 5 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
- engine light · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan sentra. The contact stated that gasoline spilled onto the ground before the fuel tank was filled to its capacity. The failure recurred on several occasions. The manufacturer was notified and did not provide a remedy. The failure was not diagnosed by a dealer or mechanic. The failure mileage was 166,000. The current mileage was 166,811.
ODI 10592756
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
While heading to work, my car lost power due to a screw from a power intake valve (butterfly valve as the dealership referred to it) coming loose and falling inside the #1 cylinder chamber. Inside the chamber, the piston quickly bent the spark plug electrodes together causing the car to shut off and lose power. I was inside morning rush hour traffic at the time of the incident and was nearly in a rear end collision…
ODI 10597084
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
My car overheated, then i took it to a mechanic and the entire engine was blown and i had to pay $1200.00 to fix it and come to find out, there was a recall on my make and model and year on the water pump which would have caused my car to overheat and thus not having to have my engine blown. When i called to find out about the recall nissan informed that my vehicle was not one of those included but it matched the…
ODI 10524271
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan sentra. The contact stated that gasoline spilled from the fuel tank once filled to capacity. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the fuel valve needed to be replaced. The contact believed that the failure was a manufacturing defect. Updated 11/16/11*lj the consumer stated she had 1/4 tank of gas. She went to two different gas station trying to put fuel in…
ODI 10425569
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan sentra. While attempting to refuel the vehicle, fuel spilled from the filler neck and onto the passenger. The dealer advised the contact that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 05v269000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage) and offered no further assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The current and failure mileages…
ODI 10408647
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan sentra. While adding fuel to the vehicle it began to spill out of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated that the vapor canister needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Nhtsa recall campaign id number: 05v269000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage) may be related to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
ODI 10409241
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan sentra. The contact stated whenever fuel was dispensed into the fuel tank, the fuel would spew out from the fuel tank filler neck regardless of the fuel capacity. There was a recall associated with the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 05v269000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage) but the vin was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the…
ODI 10399897
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan sentra. The contact was refueling the vehicle as gasoline began to spill onto the ground. The contact stated that it would take approximately 20 to 30 minutes to fill the fuel tank. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 05v269000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage) and was informed by the manufacturer that his vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10361531
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
I bought me a 2005 nissan sentra 1.8 on january of 2010. I was told by the dealer that they get great gas mileage and are a very reliable car to have. I have learned fast this was not so. My car is now not wanting to start, it is shifting very hard and sometimes wont shift and i can smell something burning especially when driving up a hill, my keypad will not work to lock or unlock my car but will open the trunk,…
ODI 10360933
Fuel System, Gasoline
My car has had problems with the gas tank and fuel pump line. I just recently paid a large amount of money in january of 2010 to get a new gas tank put in the car because the gas tank would reject gas when i would pump gas causing gas to over flood onto the ground which is dangerous. I went to a non nissan dealership and i can't afford to keep going places to fix the problem that is not my fault. However, the check…
ODI 10304969
Fuel System, Gasoline
Suddenly could not fill gas tank, due to the fuel backing up into the hose. Causing the gas hose to click off, as if the tank was full. Researched problem on internet, found recall for 2005 nissan sentra vehicles which was in regards to the fuel system-hard start/long crank time. Called nissan northamerica and was told my vin was not included in this recall??? Told to take vehicle to nissan dealer for diagnostic…
ODI 10297561
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan sentra. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 05v269000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage). She took the vehicle to the dealer to have the fuel leak inspected. They checked the vapor hose connections in the fuel tank and determined that there was no fuel leak. Currently, the vehicle is leaking fuel. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they stated…
ODI 10260542
Fuel System, Gasoline
I have a 2005 nissan sentra. Engine service light came on and within a week i was unable to pump gas into my tank at a normal pace. Only able to put in a little at a time without gas shooting back out of the tank. Within a couple of weeks, i was unable to start my car. I was told that the vent control valve was malfunctioning and that it would not effect the running of my car, but now i am $500 looking a new fuel…
ODI 10247678
Fuel System, Gasoline
Ses error p1446 - defective evap canister vent control valve (http://nissan.justanswer.com/uploads/rmillerphd/2008-06-15_175622_afinal.pdf) from what i have been treading online many people have had problems with nissan and their evap valve and it getting stuck open or closed which causes a very serious safety hazard but nissan is doing nothing about this. I recently got this ses code and looked it up online and…
ODI 10236682
Fuel System, Gasoline
There is a recall on 2005 nissan sentra's with the vapor return hose and i took my car to hove nissan dealer in bourbonnais il and they told me that there was no recall on my car but when i look it up on the internet it is telling me that there is a recall on 2005 nissan sentra with the same problem that i am having with mine i also took my car to be diagnosed at the dealership and they told me the same thing that…
ODI 10231377
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan sentra. The engine light illuminated on the instrument panel and the contact waited before taking the vehicle to autozone. She was informed that one of her control valves had closed. She attempted to have the vehicle diagnosed by the dealer, but they were unable to perform an inspection. Throughout this process, the contact went to fill up the vehicle with gasoline, but the pump…
ODI 10234783
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
The service engine light comes before starting vehicle and then throttle pedal has no effect. Starts fine runs smooth but will not accelerate. I have to disconnect positive battery post for about 5 minutes and then reinstall battery cable. So far will work fine for a while. The service engine light comes more frequent now but throttle pedal will work some times. I am worried that this will start happening when…
ODI 10587122