2001 Nissan Sentra problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling (32) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (20) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline (18)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
121 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (67)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-107G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · NTB17-019H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
window glass warranty information this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · NTB13-028I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
removing foreign material from the window glass this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · NTB09-081K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
windshield cracking this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Steering 2023-09-21 · NTB08-097L · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
diagnosis of vehicle pull (drift) and/or steering wheel off-center this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2023-06-16 · NTB23-053 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
silicone-based lubricant or grease can damage electrical components service information do not apply silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. to avoid the risk of death or severe personal injury, do not directly spray silicone-based lubricant or
Showing the 6 most recent of 67 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
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 …”
2022-02-18 · Unknown Or Other“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. i…”
2021-11-02 · Vehicle Speed Control“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 co…”
2017-11-07 · Engine · 6,100 mi“when i am at a stop for a red light the car vibrates then shuts off.…”
2017-09-19 · Vehicle Speed Control · 88,000 mi“gas pedal sticks at idle that have to press hard to get moving g again and the vehicle surges forward once the pedal is unstuck. happens when stopped at stop lights waiting for green signal or stop signs.…”
2017-03-01 · Electrical System · 164,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan sentra. while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and the ignition failed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed and repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 164,000. *cn…”
2016-12-26 · Engine“the car is jerking and the engine light is one and the place where i took it show a recall of the crank position sensor issue. i put in my vin on your site and it said that there is no issue but yes its showing up. what is need to be done to get this corrected by nissan? *tr…”
2016-08-01 · Engine · 95,000 mi“was driving at a speed of around 45 mph on a busy colorado roadway and the car all of the sudden stalled. lost engine power, power steering and brakes. luckily coasted to the shoulder. the car had to be towed to an automotive shop. it was diagnosed and it was determined the crankshaft and camshaft sensors had failed. i called nissan on 7/12/2016 …”
2016-04-07 · Engine · 210,000 mi“car constantly shuts off while driving, steering and brakes lock up as well. it does this idling at lights and while driving making turns. very dangerous! i have replaced several sensors (at my expense) to try to keep the car going, but i'm terrified to drive it as i fear it will stall again in traffic and potentially kill me and my family. checked…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.