Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V477000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 01/20/2000 to 07/19/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 276000 | 12/22/2003 | MFR | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 11/14/2003 | 11/24/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles equipped with the qg18de engine or qr25de engines, the foam material used for the interior lining of the electronic control module (ecm) box emits sulfur as it cures. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If one of the resistors inside the ecm has a crack on the surface coating, the gas may cause corrosion of the resistor. this could cause the malfunction indicator light to come on, poor drivability (idle instability, poor accelerator), or the engine to stop running during vehicle operation, which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the inside lining material from the ecm box. owner notification began on december 22, 2003. owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Nissan recall no. p3163.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod | 08/12/2009 | |
| NTB00080 | 10/03/2000 | 618805 | Some customers may comment that the vehicle lacks power and that the transmission remains in third gear at all times due to low battery voltage. *tt | 05/01/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod | 08/12/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||||
| NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod | 08/12/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||||
| NTB99063B | 08/25/2000 | NTB98078 | 613972 | A condition may exist where the nissan vehicle immobilizer system / nissan anti-theft system will not allow the engine to start without the use of a registered ignition key. *tt | 09/22/2000 |
| NTB99063A | 02/08/2000 | NTB98078 | 610982 | This bulletin describes and introduces new features of the nissan vehicle immobilizer system / nissan anti-theft system (nvis / nats). *tt | 05/23/2000 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 06/01/2012 | 165000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 nissan sentra. the contact stated that while accelerating from a traffic stop, the vehicle lost power as the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact was informed of a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 03v477000 (electrical system:ignition:module) however, the dealer informed him that the vin was not included in the recall. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 165,000. kmj | |||
| 06/01/2012 | 165000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 nissan sentra. the contact stated while pulling off from a stop sign the vehicle the vehicle lost power and the engine light illuminated. the contact was informed about the recall for nhtsa campaign id number: 03v477000 (electrical system:ignition:module) however a dealer informed him that the vin was not part of the recall. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileages was 165,000. dt | |||
| 10/15/2011 | 117000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan sentra . the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same symptoms as the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 03v477000 (electrical system:ignition:module). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 117,000 and the current mileage was 128,000. | |||
| 10/15/2011 | 117000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 nissan sentra . the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same symptoms as the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 03v477000 (electrical system:ignition:module). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 117,000 and the current mileage was 128,000. kmj | |||
| 10/15/2011 | 117000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 nissan sentra . the contact stated that while driving the speeds of 10 mph, the vehicle will no longer increase in speed and stalls. the check engine light will illuminate on the instrumental panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized where they could not diagnose the failure due to the computer that didn't not make a connection with the vehicle. the vehicle is experiencing the same symptoms as nhtsa campaign id number: 03v477000 component: electrical system:ignition:module. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 117,000 and the current mileage was 128,000.cv | |||
| 05/12/2011 | 147000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan sentra. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him that they would repair the vehicle under nhtsa campaign id number: 03v477000 (electrical system:ignition:module). the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred a few months later. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they advised him that the recall was never performed and that he had exceeded the mileage that was associated with the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 147,000. | |||
| 05/12/2011 | 147000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 nissan sentra. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him that they would repair the vehicle under nhtsa campaign id number: 03v477000 (electrical system:ignition:module). the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred a few months later. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they advised him that the recall was never performed and that he had exceeded the mileage that was associated with the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 147,000. kmj | |||
| 07/05/2011 | 100150 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2000 nissan sentra. the contact while driving 70 mph the vehicle shut off without warning. the contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. the contact towed the vehicle. the contact notice the nhtsa campaign i.d. number 03v477000 electrical system:ignition:module and call the manufacturer. the manufacturer confirmed the vehicle was apart of the recall so the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer refuse to do any repairs to the vehicle under the recall. the contact called the manufacturer and has not heard back from them. the contact stated was unsafe to drive. the failure mileage was 100,150. jo | |||
| 10/22/2010 | 100800 | ||
| My 2000 nissan sentra completely stalled while driving on a surface street. first the radio cut out and the air bag light came on. when the car started to shake a bit, i noticed a burnt plastic smell and attempted to pull over to a side street and that's when the car lost all power--headlights, dashboard, engine, not even the hazards worked. i gently tried to accelerate forward and the car went into reverse instead, so i put the car in park and called triple a. they towed my car to my regular mechanic, who was closed at the time, and the next morning he was able to start the car right up and has not been able to locate any problem so far. this is not the first time the car has stalled. in 2007, i had the car stall on me a number of times (once on the freeway) before my mechanic replaced the mass airflow sensor. in 2009, the car started idling roughly before stalling and that problem was traced to a faulty egr control valve circuit. | |||
| 09/01/2008 | 85000 | 1 | |
| The gauges on my dashboard stopped working intermittently - i will be driving and there is no speedometer, odometer, tachometer, gas gauge or temperature gauge. they all stop working together for various lengths of time, and then just click on again. *tr | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 3 | ||
| 2000 nissan sentra with multiple problems. consumer states that she would like compensation for all the money she has had to put out for repairs. such as new af meter, replaced mass air flow, replaced battery, replaced clutch twice due to an oil leak/flywheel and more. *kb the consumer stated the entire electrical system failed, a new trunk lock was needed, the rear engine seal was leaking oil on the clutch. the engine light illuminated and the drivers side window was inoperative. the regulator and radiator were replaced. *jb | |||
| 09/15/2005 | 1 | 03/24/2004 | |
| 3rd year of college, needed a decent car, picked 2000 nissan sentra. car worked great at first, then led to hesitation and eventually stalling. i thought i fixed the problem, ordered a new throttle position chamber (cause i was told that was the problem) replaced the part, got a tune-up, only to end up with the same problem. the mil illuminated. took vehicle to nissan dealer for diagnostic testing, and they said it started from a sensor gone bad. i was never notified of any of the recalls on this vehicle, and i thought i was safe by financing the vehicle from the dealership. the estimate for repairs was over $2000 from the dealer. i needed to have the entire computer system replaced because the bad wiring shorted everything out. i could not afford to continue making the monthly payments and pricey maintenance so i let her go..sadly i have a nissan altima now and was directed to this site searching for a recall a family member saw on the news today about my vehicle. this is definitely my last nissan! *nm | |||
| 04/01/2006 | 53600 | 4 | 03/31/2000 |
| The electric wiring of 2000 sentra is bad and defective, it displays intermittent problem, all the display meters (speedometer, fuel gauge) will go of and on. *jb | |||
| 03/17/2006 | 1 | 05/31/2003 | |
| I am having an intermittent problem with the gauges in my 2000 nissan sentra gxe. they randomly stop working until the car is cut off for awhile. so if i am on a long trip down the highway and my gauges stop working, i can stop and park my car for 30 minutes every ten or twenty miles or i can drive with out a speedometer. *jb | |||
| 12/20/2001 | 1 | 12/01/2001 | |
| 2000 nissan sentra experiencing problems with brake equipment, engine sensors and e.c.m. connector.*mr nhtsa recall campaign 01v357000 concerning crank position sensor. after having the crank position sensor replaced the problem recurred. while driving 40 mph check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. vehicle was taken back to the dealer, and consumer was informed that the crank position sensor needed to be replaced again. the vehicle circuit cluster failed causing the odometer, fuel gauge and temp gauge to fail. the rotors warped causing pulsation while braking *nm | |||
| 03/02/2005 | 2 | 12/01/2000 | |
| Nhtsa recall campaign 01v357000 concerning crank position sensor. after having the crank position sensor replaced the problem recurred. while driving 40 mph check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. vehicle was taken back to the dealer, and consumer was informed that the crank position sensor needed to be replaced again. *ak the vehicle circuit cluster failed causing the odometer, fuel gauge and temp gauge to fail. the rotors warped causing pulsation while braking. *nm | |||
| 10/28/2004 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle stalled while idling at stop signs, red lights as well as when driving at slow speeds (25 mph). *nm the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the consumer was informed that the vehicle needed a new ecm. the dealer also informed the consumer that there was a nationwide backorder on the part. *nm | |||
| 2 | |||
| Consumer believed some of the burden of cost for replacing the mass airflow sensor should be borne by nissan. *ph the accelerator pedal would stick. the dealer claimed to have fixed the problem but it still occurred. the consumer was also told that the mass airflow sensor was going bad and would need to be replaced. the technician informed the consumer that nothing could be done. the vehicle made a chirping sound since the vehicle was first purchased. *sc | |||
| 08/19/2003 | 24000 | 2 | 11/14/2000 |
| Vehicle shut off completely and without prior warning while traveling on the highway. this problem occurred on several occasions. dealer was aware of the problem. several repair attempts were made but none of them were successful. *ak noise came from the right wheel area while driving. the dealer replaced all wheels per a safety campaign. the inside door handle was loose. the dealer replaced the door pad but that didn't remedy the problem. the rear passenger side bumper was loose. the dealer secured it. the radio was inoperative. the dealer special order a new radio. the right front window was inoperative from the main switch. *ph *nlm | |||
| 09/04/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving, consumer smelled smoke, she then pulled over opened the hood and saw flames coming from the vehicle, a rust inhibitor had been installed by the dealership.(claim#51-0495-524)*jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 06/08/2005 | 87000 | 3 | 10/29/2000 |
| My engine and check brake lights came on and check vehicle light, came on and stayed on . my alternator discharged and my car cut off in traffic, several times. i had to replace the alternator. i believe this electrical problem caused my alternator to go bad. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 11/20/2004 | 45500 | 3 | 08/08/2003 |
| Ref: nissan sentra gxe year 2000, vin# 3n1cb51d0yl354320. since purchase of this used car in august 2003, over a period of 8 months i have had many problems with check engine light coming on often and rattling of axle/suspension on left side. after bringing to dealer for repair under warranty and each time the problem comes up next day or 2 weeks later. i have had the special-order from japan ecm module replaced 3 times after 3 month wait each time. i also have had front wheel axle and/or suspension replaced 3 times in the past year. i have had 2 or more recalls performed on the car in 2004. as of 12/14/04, there is a problem of poor or slow engine performance and raggedness when driving. refer to nhtsa campaign id # 01v174000 and 03v477000 and 03v455000 for references. i have copies of service records for this car if you would like to receive them. please advise. randy d. wietrick email: suprab77@yahoo.com. *ak | |||
| 11/01/2001 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Catalylic converter was defective because fuel that ran through the catalytic converter. *ak consumer also stated the ignition coil on #3 cylinder failed, cutting off spark plug, fuel/air continued through exhaust system, overheating catalytic convertor, also warning light activated.*slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 04/27/2004 | 5 | 09/07/2000 | |
| While driving 55 mph vehicle stalled. the consumer was able to pull the vehicle off of the road. the dealer and manufacturer had been notified. *ak the service dealer couldn't find why the vehicle stalled so he concluded that the fuel pump was the problem. the vehicle still did not start even after a new fuel pump was installed. on another occasion the consumer was told that the ecm module was the problem. recall# 03v477000. the vehicle pulled to the right, the a/c, horn, and the third brake light was inoperative. recall# 01v174000 . the consumer also lost control of the vehicle and hit a guard rail. *sc the front rotors were warped. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 06/01/2007 | 53800 | 1 | 11/01/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 nissan sentra. the contact stated that the horn stopped operating. the dealer stated that the wires for the horn were corroded and replaced the wires. the current mileage is 54,000 and failure mileage was 53,800. updated 10/11/07. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 04/06/2002 | |||
| A fire on hood installation had started while driving. dealer and manufacturer were notified. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 37200 | |||
| The electrical dashboard went out without warning. took to the dealer, and dealer replaced the control unified sensor. please provide any further information. | |||
| While driving seat belt light illuminated, indicating that the seat belt was not being used when it actually used due to an open circuit. dealer replaced seat belt assembly, and inspected instructment panel cluster, but could not find a remedy to correct the problem. please give any further details. *ak | |||