Nissan Sentra Exhaust System Problems
- 16
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 6
- Years with records
- 2000–2005
- Stored years
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 16 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Exhaust System · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
This is pertaining to an existing campaign (#03v084000). I bought a used 2002 nissan sentra ser spec-v in may 2007. Shortly after my purchase (june 2007), i had this outstanding recall, including several others performed. The above recall states that the pre-catalyst could overheat and disintegrate, blowing particulate into the combustion chamber, scoring the cylinder walls, and cause excessive oil consumption and…
ODI 10317705
Exhaust System
Bought nissan brand new in 2002. This car is only 8 years old with 75,000 miles. First the car started jerking when it sits still at stop signs and traffic lights. Took the car to maintenance shop and paid to have the catalytic converter removed and replaced. However, after a few months, in april the car starts jerking again. Paid to have the ignition coils replaced by the dealership. Car engine light still on and…
ODI 10350729
Exhaust System
I own a 2003 nissan sentra se-r spec v and while driving the engine shut off which could of caused me an accident and it restarted but didn't want to pickup speed. Had to get towed off the freeway and now does not want to restart. I had my daughter with me, which was very dangerous. Called nissan and they said my car is not on the recall list, even though there is a recall for this year and model. Several mechanics…
ODI 10292363
Exhaust System
Pre owed vehicle in excellent condition failed the state inspection due to a oxygen sensor defected causing the car to stop running and had problems starting the engine to run. Also affecting the panel showing the "service engine soon" comes and goes. *tr
ODI 10296658
Exhaust System · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Catalytic converter deposits go back into engine scoring the cylinder walls. Engine burning oil, potential fire and engine seizure. Nissan says nhtsa campaign 03v084000 was performed. Recent diagnosis shows code po 420, problem not fixed. Nhtsa needs to issue another recall. *tr
ODI 10283672
Exhaust System
I have an 03 nissan sentra, there is a problem with the cat converter, i have taken it to the nissan dealer and they said the recall had been performed on my car, the car will still not pass my state emission testing and the engine has already been replaced once ( may of 08 ) due to losing oil and now the engine is blown again so i will again need a new engine. *tr
ODI 10285195
Cooling System · Exhaust System
I have a 2000 nissan sentry it over heat on me sometimes when driving on the high way it cuts off and cause bumper to bumper hits. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10288873
Exhaust System · Manual Transmission
In my 2004 nissan sentra se-r spec v with a 2.5l engine/manual transmission, at about 69k miles the car suddenly experienced unstable engine idling and significant power loss. First mechanic found loose metal pieces in the intake manifold area, along with spark plug one fouled. Metal pieces were removed and a new spark plug was installed. Car ran okay for a few weeks, the same symptoms occurred. Mechanic removed…
ODI 10252021