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).
2001 Nissan Sentra recalls
Most common 2001 Nissan Sentra problems
Problem areas named in the 236 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 98 |
| Electrical System | 48 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 22 |
| Tires | 18 |
| Engine | 16 |
| Suspension | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 |
| Air Bags | 11 |
| Power Train | 11 |
| Wheels | 10 |
What owners report
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
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
I was driving on interstate and car stopped while driving almost causing me to not be able to get out of way of traffic
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
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.