2006 Nissan Sentra Engine Problems
- 18
- 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 18 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 6 records
- notified failure · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Takata recall, vehicle has been burning through a lot of motor oil and the other day i noticed smoke coming out of the motor and i'm going through about 3 quarts of motor oil in one week i am afraid that the motor may catch on fire. As i was driving my family to the lake i noticed that there was smoke coming out of the engine and the engine light came on when i pull to the side of the freeway the engine died and…
Crash reported
ODI 11091582
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan sentra. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and was able to resume driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the camshaft position sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of…
ODI 10909782
Engine
This specific 2006 nissan sentra se-r spec-v as well as the 2006 nissan altima both use the same qr25de engines witch these engines are highly prone to excessive oil consumption at rapid rates. My vehicle has gotten to the point where it comsumes a qt of oil every 150 miles or so. This is extremely dangerous as it can lead to engine fires because of a failure to cool the engine while it is on. This can also produce…
ODI 10884600
Engine
Vehicle consumes an exorbitant amount of oil creating a hazard for both vehicle owner of possible fire and for surrounding drivers due to thick smoke created. It is a safety issue with this vehicle that nissan is aware of and has a recall campaign available if you still are within warrantee period, but not if you are outside that period even though it's no less a safety issue.
ODI 10885586
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I have a 2006 nissan sentra s 1.8 l. I had the crankshaft position sensor replaced a month ago due to an issue with the engine losing power. It happens mostly after the engine has reached a certain level of heat. My issue returned only a few days later after the replacement. It will come close to shutting off sitting at a stop sign or stop light. It will also lose acceleration over 3000 rpm. It will stop running if…
ODI 10853101
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
I have a crank shaft position sensor problem in my 2006 nissan sentra 1.8s which kills the engine. While driving the engine may shut off very abruptly without warning. Even while driving on the highway the vehicle may cut off. I called the dealership and they said my vin didn't qualify for the recall even though it's within the manufacture date range for the recall. I even emailed the nissan corporate office. It's a…
ODI 10782353
Engine
Engine stopped while driving, vehicle still moving but no power. Tried to restart several times. After 5 mins it started, but the same issue happened again in 1 min, the car moved few blocks only and engine stopped again.
ODI 10762978
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan sentra. While driving at approximately 10 mph, the engine seized. The vehicle was merged to the nearest parking lot, where it was restarted and driven to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the engine crank shaft sensor failed. The contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the vin was not included in the…
ODI 10747861
Engine · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving to work on the freeway going about 60mph when all of a sudden my 2006 nissan sentra ( se 1.8) gave a small jerk and the rpms reduced drastically. I also began to lose my steering and no matter how hard i pressed the gas pedal the car wouldn't accelerate. I was able to make it to the shoulder, i turned off the car and after a few minutes it was fine. Then later that night as i was sitting with the…
ODI 10744490
Engine
On 2006 nissan sentra se-r spec v, i noticed a drop in power and excessive oil consumption. Upon pulling the header i noticed pieces of the catalyst broken up in the exhaust pipe. The egr system may have sucked in pieces of debris damaging the cylinder walls.
ODI 10724286
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan sentra. While driving at an unknown speed, the engine lost power without warning. While inspecting the vehicle, the exhaust header was removed and pieces of catalyst debris in the exhaust pipes connected to the engine were discovered. The vehicle was not included in any recalls related to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of…
ODI 10724302
Engine
My 2006 nissan sentra has delayed cranking when trying to start, especially when it is hot outside. Tried a couple of different mechanics but could not find the problem. Bought it brand new in april 2006, and started having problem since 2009/2010 with less than 30,000 miles, including all belts needing replacement at 15,000 miles that dealer charged for non-warranty repair. Current mileage is about 68,000. *tr
ODI 10706273
Engine
I was going back to work after eating lunch driving about 45 mph and engine just stalled and quite running, this happened in a work zone where they were repairing road. I tried to start car and it would not start, had to wait about 10 minutes then car started but when i started to drive, it stalled again and did it twice until i got it running long enough to get it to shell station. When we got it to the mechanic…
ODI 10650524
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan sentra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate…
ODI 10617327
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan sentra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that the engine warning lamp was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times. The technician diagnosed that the ecm sensor needed to be reset. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the speed sensor circuit, the…
ODI 10490379
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan sentra. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle began to perform as if it were going to stall. No warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and they stated that the vehicle was not under any recall. The failure mileage was 104,000 and the current mileage was 104,050.
ODI 10463218
Engine
This is in reference to nissan service bulletin ntb05-052a. I purchased a 2006 nissan sentra 1.8s august 26, 2006. The summer of 2007 i started experiencing the "long engine crank time before start" issue, and have experienced this issue every summer since (but only during the summer). I currently have approximately 54,000 miles on my nissan and just recently learned about the service bulletin that was put out…
ODI 10747196
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan sentra. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the engine hesitated without warning. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who advised the contact that the electronic control module needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.
ODI 10512121