2001 Nissan Sentra Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

7 safety recalls on file

The 2001 Nissan Sentra has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 236 complaints with NHTSA, including 20 crashes, 2 fires, 12 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (98 reports).

7Recalls
236Owner complaints
20Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2001 Nissan Sentra recalls

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 03V511Dec 10, 200370 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 03V455Nov 17, 2003630,000 vehicles affected

Electrical System:Ignition:Module

Recall 03V477Nov 14, 2003276,000 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Recall 01V376Dec 12, 200181,393 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline

Recall 01V357Nov 16, 2001103,000 vehicles affected

Wheels

Recall 01V277Aug 29, 2001115,000 vehicles affected

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm

Recall 01V174May 23, 2001101,000 vehicles affected

Most common 2001 Nissan Sentra problems

Problem areas named in the 236 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling98
Electrical System48
Service Brakes, Hydraulic22
Tires18
Engine16
Suspension15
Vehicle Speed Control12
Air Bags11
Power Train11
Wheels10

What owners report

2026-07-23, Power Train
Well thankfully it did not happened while driving i stopped it one day to replace the engine (a lil more info i am a mobile mechanic registered with the state of CA) with some year make and model and sub model i finish replacing and next thing later i have no spark i did my diagnostics check wiring fuses relays sensors and still no spark i qent to carfax and notice it as 2 recalls related to my no spark issue regading ckp sensor and cmp sensors and the other recall about a internal problem with ecm i tried calling dealership they know its a incomplete repair but seems like they dont want fix or do something about it now i do need my car to go and repair my customers vehicles and my car dont
2022-02-18, Electrical System
I have '01 Nissan Sentra. Over the years I kept having my car auto shut off while driving. My recent incident occurs on 2/17/22 while driving on a freeway at 70mph that left me stranded. I had it towed to the nearest auto mechanics. While the engines shuts down, the Service Engine Soon light came on followed by the Battery Icon and Oil Lamp Icon. In the past I had most if not all my catalytic converters and O2 sensors replaced but the problem persisted. Some mechanics stated it was electrical but offered no solution. I did had an oil changed and battery tested a week earlier but no issue was found. My most recent mechanic checked it out and told me it's not the battery nor the alternator, th
2021-11-02, Structure
I was driving on interstate and car stopped while driving almost causing me to not be able to get out of way of traffic
2019-07-12, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED AND THEN REMAINED LIT. MULTIPLE INDEPENDENT MECHANICS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, CHECKED THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES, AND INDICATED THAT THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A NO CRANK TO START CONDITION, REDUCED ENGINE POWER, AND THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 03V455000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND 01V357000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE EXPERIENCED WAS THE SAME AS LISTED IN THE RECALL CAMPAIGNS. THE DEALER WAS NOT CO
2017-11-07, Engine
WHEN I AM AT A STOP FOR A RED LIGHT THE CAR VIBRATES THEN SHUTS OFF.

2001 Nissan Sentra questions

Does the 2001 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2001 Nissan Sentra: Engine And Engine Cooling; Engine And Engine Cooling; Electrical System:Ignition:Module; Exterior Lighting:Headlights; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Nissan Sentra?

Based on 236 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (98), Electrical System (48), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (22).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Nissan Sentra has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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