1. Nissan Sentra
  2. Problems
  3. 2009
  4. Engine

2009 Nissan Sentra Engine Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2
150–400k mi1
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 21, 2018 · 56,000 miles

    Engine · Power Train

    During normal driving, reach the traffic lights, engine stall when the brake is applied at the stop light. Afterwards, i can restart the car normally. This has happened a couple of times, about one month apart.

    ODI 11112947

  • May 2, 2016 · 160,000 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    After warming up and driving for a bit, my car dies at random times. I am able to immediately restart it and go. Usually it dies when i am coming to a stop at a light but it has died while sitting in reverse in a parking spot waiting to be able to pull out. This started a month or so ago and has happened randomly since.

    ODI 10872674

  • October 1, 2014 · 65,000 miles

    Engine

    While driving to work on the beltway about 1 mile prior to the exit, the engine shut off along with any electrical equipment. Was able to pull to the side and get towed to a dealer (not nissan) where they diagnosed a "blown engine". Had transferred the car to a nissan dealer for warranty disposition and diagnosis. Have been waiting over 1 month for an answer. We have tried contacting nissan corporate and regional…

    ODI 10660584

  • July 19, 2014 · 61,000 miles

    Engine

    Cars sputtered, died. Re-started several times, drove to save placed pulled over. The intake duck was missing. When we took it to dealer, they said they had seen this before. The only people who have worked on the car are nissan dealers. *tr

    ODI 10619374