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 | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V455000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 01/01/2000 to 06/30/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 630000 | 12/22/2003 | MFR | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 11/17/2003 | 11/19/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor or cam position sensor may have an improper solder joint due to solder deformation caused by heat stress accelerated by the existence of flux residue during the soldering process. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause the service engine soon warning light to come on, create a no start condition, cause reduced engine power, or cause the engine to stop running without warning during vehicle operation, which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the crank position sensors. camshaft position sensor(s), and in some cases, the variable timing control sensor(s). vehicles involved in a previous recall campaign, 01v357, are also included in this new campaign. the replacement sensors used in that campaign are also affected. owner notification began on december 22, 2003. owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Nissan recall no. r3022/infiniti recall no. r3021.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 03V511000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 01/20/2000 to 03/25/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 70 | 12/15/2003 | MFR | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 12/10/2003 | 12/11/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain electric vehicles, the front suspension transverse link | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the bracket on these vehicles. owner notification began december 15, 2003. owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V357000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 01/20/2000 to 05/31/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 103000 | 12/10/2001 | MFR | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 11/16/2001 | 11/30/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a 1.8 liter engine. the engine could stop running while being driven due to a defective crank position sensor. this could also result in the service engine soon warning light coming on or reduced engine power. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the engine stops running while the vehicle is in motion, it could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the crank position sensors. owner notification began december 10, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 05052 | 09/08/2006 | 05052A | 10015991 | Long engine crank time before start. *sc | 08/18/2005 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 04055 | 05/05/2004 | 10007685 | Essential tool - j-47010 tamper resistant torx plus 25ipr bit. *tt | 07/08/2004 | |
| 99063C | 05/17/2005 | 99063D | 10000401 | Engine will not start. nissan vehicle immobilizer system / nissan anti-theft system (nvis/nats) description key registration. *tt update. *tt | 02/26/2003 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| NTB01014 | 03/01/2001 | 620001 | Some vehicles with the sr20de engine may exhibit a sulfur or rotten egg odor from the exhaust, particularly during idle operation. *tt | 07/09/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| 05087 | 09/22/2005 | 10017405 | Alternator drive belt noise. *tt | 11/07/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| NTB01034 | 05/15/2001 | 625180 | Subject regarding exhaust mainifold heat shield rattle. *yd | 11/19/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| NTB01034 | 05/11/2001 | 629191 | Exhibiting exhaust manifold heat shield rattle or buzzing noise coming from the engine compartment. (tt | 03/27/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 06/01/2012 | 4 | 11/01/2005 | |
| 2001 nissan sentra. consumer states vehicle suddenly died while driving *tgw the dealer informed the consumer, his vehicle identification number was not associated with any recalls. *jb | |||
| 08/01/2010 | 187000 | ||
| While moving and sitting at a standstill for a couple minutes at idle speed it will stall. | |||
| 05/30/2011 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan sentra. the contact was driving approximately 55 mph when the engine exhibited low engine power with hesitation. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where the oxygen sensor was replaced. after the repair was performed, on a separate occasion the engine stalled five times and restarted before reaching the destination. the contact discovered a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 01v357000 (engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline). the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unavailable. | |||
| 05/30/2011 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 nissan sentra. the contact was driving approximately 55 mph, the engine exhibited low engine power with hesitation. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where the oxygen sensor was replaced. after the repair was performed, on a separate occasion the engine stalled five times and restarted before reaching the destination. the contact discovered a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 01v357000 (engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline). the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was unavailable. js | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 97744 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 nissan sentra. when attempting to start the vehicle, the contact noticed that it would vibrate and shake. the dealer was not aware of the failure. the manufacturer advised the contact to file a complaint with nhtsa. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic test and replaced the spark plugs, fuel injector and ignition coil; however, the vehicle continued to vibrate and shake. the current mileage was 98,044. the approximate failure mileage was 97,744. | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 97744 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 nissan sentra. when attempting to start the vehicle, the contact noticed that it would vibrate and shake. the dealer was not aware of the failure. the manufacturer advised the contact to file a complaint with nhtsa. the vehicle was taken to a private where they performed a diagnostic and replaced the spark plugs, fuel injector and ignition coil; however, the vehicle continued to vibrate and shake. the current mileage was 98,044. the approximate failure mileage was 97,744. bw | |||
| 12/03/2010 | 151000 | ||
| 2001 nissan sentra 1.8l my car head gasket failed and it seems to be a manufacturer problem with a faulty head gasket that should be looked at. the car overheated on the highway all of the sudden in a fast traffic lane and it started loosing power on an incline, it was scary. | |||
| 10/10/2007 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 nissan sentra. the contact stated the check engine warning light would sporadically illuminate on the dashboard. in addition, the vehicle would intermittently stall without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where she was advised that the catalytic converter was defective and would need to be replaced. the contact believed nhtsa campaign id number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) was associated with the failure but the dealer advised her vin was not included with the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer would not provide any assistance. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 191,565. *kmj | |||
| 08/12/2009 | |||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 nissan sentra. while driving 35 mph the vehicle stalled in mid traffic. the contact stated that the vehicle has been repaired but it failed to start. the dealer had possession of the vehicle and will not repair the vehicle unless the contact paid for the repair. the current and failure mileages were not available. the vin was not available. | |||
| 08/28/2008 | 93900 | ||
| Car reads trouble code p0335 crankshaft position sensor a circuit malfunction and i read on line at lemonauto.com that there was a recall on the same problem affecting nissan sentras from 2000-2003 campaign # 03v455000 so i contacted the number that i was given 1800-647-72-61 and asked them about it but they had no clue. *tr | |||
| 08/20/2008 | 100000 | 1 | |
| Leakage to the head gasket in 2001 nissan sentra. according to my mechanic, this is a problem that occurs frequently in this vehicle due to inferior materials (aluminum) used in the materials used for the head gasket. it was noticed as i was driving my daughter to school and without warning, the car began to stall on a very busy street. i have had frequent preventable maintenance serviced on my car and this was not detectable until it is too late. my mechanic has since replaced the part and had to take apart half of the engine to do so which turned out to be very costly. it cost $1,500 which is almost a third of the car's current blue book value. *tr | |||
| 07/20/2008 | 49500 | 2 | 04/14/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 nissan sentra. without warning, the vehicle shut off while driving 55 mph. the check engine light had been illuminated on the instrument panel for a year. the vehicle was taken to a midas mechanic and a diagnostic was performed; however, the cause of the failure could not be identified. the failure recurred without warning while driving 40 mph. the failure mileage was 49,500 and current mileage was approximately 49,550. updated 09/10/08 *bf the dealer replaced the crankshaft position sensor. updated 09/15/08. *jb | |||
| 07/12/2001 | 65224 | 1 | |
| This complaint has to do with the failure of the oil stick for the 2001 nissan sentra. i have owned the car for less than four years and have had two different oil sticks break in that time. the first time the oil stick was broken it was easily removed from the stem it rests in. on the latest break it has become lodged inside the stem. from what i can gather the standard fee most mechanics and dealerships range from $120.00 to $300.00 for the removal of the oil stick. the problem with the design of the stick is that it has a completely plastic handle that extends for a ways before joining with the metal stick. on both occasions the stick breaks well above where it joins with the metal component therefore making it impossible to remove with a magnet. this same problem has been documented numerous times online and i see it as a problem that nissan continues to sell this oil stick. from one online forum alone i came across over 60 reports of this happening with a nissan oil stick and almost all of them referred to either a 2000 or 2001 sentra. *tr | |||
| 05/30/2008 | 132000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 nissan sentra. while driving between 50-70 mph, the vehicle would shut off. the vehicle would immediately restart and then shut off five or ten minutes later. the first failure occurred on may 30, 2008 and has continued every time the vehicle is driven. the vehicle is currently with the dealer. nhtsa campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) was referenced. the current and failure mileages were 132,000. | |||
| 04/19/2008 | 95152 | 1 | |
| On a way home from a long trip (160 miles each way), my car suddenly stopped running on a highway. it started again and ran for another 30 miles or so and completely stopped running and did not restart. i had the car towed to a nearby garage where it was diagnosed to require a new cam position sensor. i was told to have the car towed to a nearby dealership because parts were not available. my family had to drive 200 miles to get me home. recently, service engine warning light came on during two long trips, but the light went away after replacing or tightening the gas cap. at the time of the event, no warning light was on. the dealership (high point) called later and said that the good news was that i did not have to pay for the replacement of three recalled parts, two of which caused the failure. the car was repaired and i drove 200 miles to get it home. i had no knowledge of the recall until this incident even though the recall campaign has started before we purchased the car at a nissan dealership as a used car on feb. 29, 2004. should this have been repaired before the purchase, or should we have been notified at the time of purchase, the problem would not have occurred. there were much expenses associated with towing, extra engine check as well as personal time spent on driving back and forth. i would like to know if this is in violation of a law. i recently spoke with a friend who owns a same model car. their dealership (service department, might be under the same ownership) told them that their car would need some sensors which may sometimes cause their service engine light to come on. yet no information of recall or potential severity of the problem have been given to them. this makes me wonder if some dealerships are not only neglecting recall campaign but also intentionally avoiding the recall repair. *tr | |||
| 09/27/2007 | 99469 | 2 | 06/07/2001 |
| The oil dipstick handle breaks off and the balance of the dipstick is unable to be retrieved out of the dipstick cylinder unless the whole assembly is taken apart. this a very costly procedure ranging from $200-400. this has happened more than one time and it seems to me that nissan should provide a better quality dipstick that will not deteriorate and break from what i perceive as heat related damage. will they pay the costs for this repair? *tr | |||
| 05/30/2005 | 3 | 12/20/2000 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 nissan sentra. the contact stated that every summer, she has to replace the oil dip stick. she stated that the plastic top fails and as a result, the technician is unable to change the oil. the dip stick is the only type that is manufactured for this part. the dealer advised her to purchase the sticks. after the most recent failure, the dealer stated that she would have to pay $300. the engine size was unknown. the current mileage is 104,075 and the failure mileage was unknown. the consumer stated the incident happened 3 separate times. updated 09/05/07 *tr | |||
| 03/01/2006 | 1 | ||
| Consumer nissan sentra engine began to run rough before recall notice. diagnostic read ecm had a failure code for #4 cylinder misfire p0304. *ts the consumer requested to have the ecm replacment performed. *jb | |||
| 07/26/2005 | 18000 | 2 | 07/13/2001 |
| 1. power windows (both front driver and passenger side front) failed to operate properly in my 2001 nissan sentra vin: 3n1cb51d31l494755 within 12 month after it was purchased brand new. i took it to the nissan dealer (coral springs nissan) and was told that it was not under warranty and was not manufacturing defect. i recently search on the internet and found many other 2001 nissan sentra encountred the same problem. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. my second problem started recently where my car's engine suddenly quits running after 15-20 minutes of normal driving. if i let it cool down and wait 10-15 minutes, it starts and runs for another 10 minutes before quiting again. my sentra was recalled once( campain#: 01v357000) in jan 2004 to replace the fault crank shaft sensors, yet i am still having this problem. on nhtsa website i see information about campaign#: 03v455000. ,however nissan customer service is not acknowledging that crank shaft sensors in my car need to be further replaced for the second time. please review my situation and advise. best regards, imran khan 3022 grandiflora dr. greenacres, f: 33467. 561-346-4375. *jb | |||
| 06/15/2005 | 43500 | 2 | 07/12/2001 |
| 2001 sentra gxe not driveable; engine revs and lurches on its own and will not accelerate. first time i was at home, had the car towed and replaced mass airflow sensor. $835 and less than 48 hours later, car did exact same thing only at a stoplight this time. car died and began revving and lurching as soon as i re-started engine. towed to original mechanic who couldn't determine problem. car is now at dealer waiting to be looked at. | |||
| 10/03/2004 | 45677 | 1 | 07/10/2003 |
| Consumer received recall 03v455000 concerning crankshaft position sensor weld. however, there was another recall for 03v477000 ecm material which was connected to the crankshaft position sensor. consumer did not receive the recall for the ecm. *ak on 3/31/04 the engine sensor replacement campaign repairs were made. however, on 12/03/04 the service engine soon (ses) light came on and the vehicle was overheating. the tech replaced the knock sensor, thermostat and fan belts. consumer had to pay for repairs. *tt *nm | |||
| 01/31/2005 | 54230 | 4 | 09/06/2001 |
| On june 24,2004 i had a crankshaft position sensor and emc foam removal recalls done on my 2001 nissan sentra. my vehicle has totally shut down with out any noise or warning while driving at least 4 times since december 2004. there were no accidents or injuries involved. i had taken my sentra to a nissan dealer for a diagnostic check on jan.31,2005 and they told me that the electronic control module did not show any codes and that it was a loose battery cable so they replaced it. less than 24 hours later the vehicle shut down again while driving and was taken back to the dealer asap. the service rep then told me he put his best technician to work on my vehicle and he found the crankshaft possition sensor was bad and it was replaced, but when i question the rep about the emc codes again he told me that he did not know what the problem was because my sentra was the first vehicle to do this with a recalled sensor. i am very concerned about the emc and this recalled sensor because this is a very serious safety issue. nothing was done by the nissan dealer to assure me that my vehicle will not do this again. | |||
| 12/18/2004 | 1 | ||
| There was no accident, but when my husband took the car to get the oil changed the mechanic realized that the dipstick had broken off and had fallen into the tube. the mechanic also told my husband that there were other people that had the same problem. he said that it was a nissan fault on the car. i don't feel that we are responsible for paying to get it fixed since the dipstick is made of plastic and is so close to other heated engine parts. being so close to those other parts surely made the piece melt and later break off. *ak | |||
| 06/03/2004 | 15965 | 3 | |
| Check engine light appear on dashboard and remain on. *bf three repairs were done on vehicle before the recall notice came out therefore consumer would like to be refunded. campaign id number : 03v511000 *tc | |||
| 08/12/2004 | 39000 | 5 | 10/01/2000 |
| While driving at high speeds vehicle stalled.*ak *tc | |||
| 06/08/2004 | 50000 | 1 | 01/01/2004 |
| Took 2001 nissan sentra to penzoil to have the oil changed. when the service man attempted to pull the oil stick out to verify the new oil level, the molded plastic handle of the stick broke, leaving the metal stick out of reach, down the long metal tube that leads to the engine. to make matters worse, part of the molded plastic was attached to the top of the stick, making retrieval by magnet an impossibility.*ak | |||
| 06/16/2004 | 3 | ||
| While driving vehicle stalled. the consumer restarted vehicle, and had the it towed to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic determined that electrical system needed to be checked. the consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once, and the problem had not been resolved. *ak the dealer determined that the problem was that the ecu (engine control module) failed. *sc | |||
| 06/11/2004 | 1 | ||
| While i was having my oil changed, the dipstick broke. nissan tells me that this will cost $366 to fix!!! after looking online, hundreds of other people have had the same problem. the guy at troncolli nissan in atlanta says that its basically tough luck because i should have paid the insane prices of a dealership oil change. nissan needs to recall this because it is obviously a problem, and if they fix them before they break it will be only a small cost. *ak | |||
| 06/14/2004 | 27500 | 1 | 07/11/2001 |
| The top of the plastic dipstick in my 2001 nissan sentra broke off today and the dipstick itself slid down into the engine when this happened. from what i've seen, this is common with many other nissan sentras. i now need to find a replacement dipstick and was fortunately able to retrieve mine (even though it's now broken). however, some dealerships are trying to charge over $100 to retrieve the dipstick. this is a problem that needs to be recalled. also, my power windows are starting to stick and not go up and down. my car is barely 3 yrs old; this shouldn't be happening. there needs to be a recall on this too. *ak | |||
| 03/26/2004 | 42110 | 1 | 02/02/2001 |
| The handle of my oil dipstick on my 2001 nissan sentra gxe broke. i was told that i would have to pay $500 inorder to get the handle out. this has happened to many people and there should be a recall and should be fixed free of charge.*ak i still haven't been able to get the dipstick out. | |||
| 05/03/2004 | 80731 | 4 | 03/01/2001 |
| While driving at 65 mph the vehicle started to smoke and stalled on the highway. the vehicle has had a problem with sputtering three times but it did not stall. the dealer examined the vehicle and found that the coil assembly failed. this vehicle has had seven recalls and four of them have been engine related. upon picking up the vehicle the check engine light came on. the dealer examined the vehicle again and found that the catalytic converter was defective. *nm *nm | |||
| 05/03/2004 | 80000 | 5 | 03/01/2001 |
| 3 of 7 recall notices related to engine sesnors others related to wheel replacement;and front suspension bolts engine light eluminated prior to 3rd engine sensor recall notice; diagnostic done; 3 weeks klater engine sputtered, stopped and smoked while driving on a highway at speed limit, near collission; 2001 nissan sentra towed to dealer; $485.00 engine coil assembly maintenenace done; 2 miles off lot engine light on again; nissan wants to charge for additional repairs needed because they say the engine repairs are not connected to the engine sensor recall notices. they say the repeated purchase of tires are also not connected to the wheel replacement recall for which the wheels were not upon their inspection. issue is wheels are separating and engine continues to fail and i keep spending money in the hopes a 21 year old can drive safely.*ak | |||
| 04/15/2002 | 0 | ||
| My engine failed again while driving 70 mphs on the freeway, the very day after the car had been repaired for yet another defect sensor. it was a miracle i did not crash and kill anyone including myself. each and every time i have taken the car in, i have requested it be checked for a short in the wiring. each time i was told no. i later learned thar meant if it didn't show up on the computer, then they wouldn't look for it specifically. following the latest hazard, i got in nissan's face. nissan found a defect oxygen sensor this time. upon retesting the vehicle, the emc (the brain of the vehicle) was found to be defective. i was also told had i driven the car any longer, the air conditioning unit would have blown too. well, that explains all the lousy gas mileage this past year. so, here it is a week later and my vehicle remains in the shop with a back ordered emc with no available stock date in sight. i am renting a vehicle and am receiving very little assistance from nissan as to getting a rental vehicle in the meantime. i am quite concerned i have purchased a brand new spanking yellow lemon. i am quite concerned this vehicle, even with a new emc, will produce other defective sensors once the warranty has expired due to wear and tear from the old one. there are 45 sensors in the vehicle and only 5-10 have blown so far. i am quite certain others are close to failure too. i am just as concerned when both the nissan representative and the service manager told me this part has been on back order for a very long time as so many vehicles have endured this problme, that the vehicle has not yet been recalled. | |||
| 02/24/2004 | 40899 | 2 | 06/30/2001 |
| While driving, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to a dealer, who performed a diagnostic test to determine the cause of the problem. *ak the consumer believed the problems associated with the vehicle were related to recall 03v455000 and 03v477000. *jb | |||
| 11/08/2003 | 64000 | 1 | |
| While checking the engine oil part of the dip stick got stuck inside the oil compartment, and consumer was unable to remove the stick. *ak | |||
| 27000 | |||
| The consumer was informed of the recall for the crank position sensor 01 v 357 000 after the vehicle experienced the defect. *nlm | |||
| 06/27/2003 | 1 | ||
| The consumers vehicle experienced symptoms of a recall related to a crank position sensor but hte vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *nlm | |||
| 03/16/2001 | 2 | ||
| While driving on highway or city traffic the check engine soon light would come on intermittently and the vehicle would shut off. *tt *scc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 03/24/2010 | 120000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan sentra. the contact stated that the vehicle would stall without warning. the contacts mechanic replaced the ignition coil fuse and the vehicle ran normal for a few days and then began hesitating and exhibiting recurrences of stalling. the contact then took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the crank position sensor would need to be replaced. the dealer stated there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id numbers: 01v357000 and 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) but the contacts vehicle was not included in either recall. the vehicle eventually became inoperable. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 122,000. | |||
| 03/24/2010 | 120000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 nissan sentra. the contact stated the vehicle stalls without warning. the contacts mechanic replaced the ignition coil fuse and the vehicle ran for a few days and then starts hesitating and stalled again. the contact then took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the crank position sensor needed to be replaced. the dealer stated there is nhtsa campaign id number: 01v357000 and 03v455000 both for (engine and engine cooling) but their vehicle was not included. the vehicle is currently not running. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 122,000.rl | |||
| 02/13/2010 | 82400 | 1 | |
| My vehicle almost stalled on the freeway. a vehicle behind me had to swerve out of the way to avoid rear ending me. i was able to drive home at a slow pace. took my vehicle which is a 2001 nissan sentra gxe to the dealership to get a diagnostic check. the dealer informed me that my problem was the ecu system. they told me that the ecu system needed to be replaced. i searched online for any recalls for that particular vehicle model. there were 8 recalls for that years model. one of the recalls involved the ecu system. the problem with the recall was consistent to the problem i was having with my vehicle. i called nissan and informed them about the problem. they had already archived my vehicles vin number and i had to wait 24 hours for them to reach me to only advise me that there were no recalls for that vehicle. i know of one recall i received in 2004 about the headlights. many vehicles for that particular year have had the same problem with the same results. nissan does not want to take responsibility for their lemons. my vehicle only has 82000 miles on it. the ecu should not be bad. i am disappointed that there is a recall but for some reason it does not include my vehicle which was archived and it has not been 10 years. *tr | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 100000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 nissan sentra. he stated that while driving approximately 10 mph and approaching a stop sign or traffic light the vehicle stalled. the check engine warning light illuminated each time the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the electronic control module was not responding to the engine. the mechanic also stated that recall number 03v477000, electrical system, ignition module was related; however, the manufacturer confirmed that his vin was not included. no repairs have been made. the current and failure mileages were under 110,000. | |||
| 08/10/2008 | 22000 | 1 | |
| Metal piece of oil dipstick broke off and fell into engine. unable to retrieve. poor design noted. *tr | |||
| 09/19/2007 | 109000 | 1 | |
| The plastic portion of my oil dipstick broke off on my 2001 nissan sentra gxe. this caused the dipstick to fall into the engine. i had to pay for a new dipstick. the new dipstick is also plastic and i anticipate that this will happen again. it does not take a genius to realize that you should not use plastic on an engine part!!! *tr | |||
| 12/11/2007 | 1 | ||
| Regarding the broken oil dip stick: 1- drain the oil and leave the drain plug out. 2 - use a shop vacuum to suck the lost dip stick out of the engine. 3 - replace oil drain plug, refill with oil, replace new dip stick. *tr | |||
| 09/02/2007 | 104997 | 1 | 11/30/2001 |
| The dipstick broke off in the tube on my 2001 nissan sentra. the metal stick and plastic top to the stick are about 3 inches in the tube and are unretreivable by myself. the dealership wants to charge $250 to get the stick out and replace it. *tr | |||
| 06/25/2007 | 100000 | 1 | 10/26/2006 |
| The oil dipstick handle broke and the pastic above the dipstick is welded to the metal tube. the dipstick cannot be removed. i bought a replacement dipstick online, but the nissan technicians say it costs $200 in service to remove the tube and get the old one out. this is a defective part. | |||
| 01/20/2005 | 1 | 03/13/2001 | |
| Nissan sentra 2001 se. motor stopped on freeway at once, failure was crank sensor. cost me 500 parts tow and labor, no dealer around or open. new sensor failing now i think, service engine soon light on again. ecm problems , also front rim broke and caused the car to go in ditch, needs body repair now. bad vibration in steering. have tried to get this car fixed at dealer no luck also tried nissan consumer aff. they also had no luck getting car in for safety fixes. they don't have parts and never return my calls. *nm | |||
| 06/27/2004 | 45000 | 1 | 10/08/2003 |
| 1&2) driving down the highway at 65 mph. the car suddenly starts to shudder and becomes hard to control. slowed down to 35 mph, still shuddering but not as much. stopped at a light, the car dies in the middle of the road. other cars veer around me. tried to start the car again immediately. doesn't start. wait 5 minutes in the middle of the road (it was raining and hailing at the time) and try to start again. this time it starts but idles very heavily. at this point the check engine soon light comes on. i tried to drive a few more blocks, and the car almost ended up dying in an intersection. at that point i pulled over right after rolling slowly out of the intersection and waited for a tow truck. the car would still start but i didn't trust it to drive it. 3) the mechanic tells me that the failure is the mass air flow sensor. the part is only available from a nissan dealership, and costs $488.19 plus a half hour of labor for installation!!! the new part also needs to be synched up with the car's computer because its different than the old part since nissan knows that the old part is no good. seems to me they should have initiated a recall if this is really the case. if you happen to know that any of this is false, i would very much appreciate knowing that. i don't know if this mechanic knows what he is talking about or not since this is the first time that i have used him. thanks. *nm | |||
| 05/15/2004 | 56200 | 15 | 01/11/2001 |
| Hello, i own a 2001 nissan sentra. i've had the car for about 3.5 years and during that time it's had at least 4-5 recalls. most recently i took it in for the engine control module case holder recall in early march. this recall was to fix a problem that could result in the engine shutting off while driving. about two months later, i was on the road sitting at a red light, and all of the sudden the engine shut off. i though that maybe i had it in gear and i just released the clutch on accident, but it happened two more times on that trip. now i constanstly have the engine shutting down on me while driving or when sitting in idle. it has happened during turns in which it made it very very difficult to steer as the power steering is cut off. i did take the car in for inspection and they told me that it was a bad air flow meter. i declined to have it fixed as i thought that it should be covered under warranty. i even wrote a letter to nissan consumer affairs, and requested they fix my vehicle. however they declined. *ak | |||
| 06/10/2004 | 32000 | 1 | 09/23/2000 |
| I have a 2001 nissan sentra and the service engine soon light has come on. i noticed from the nissan web site that there are three recalls that may result in the light coming on. my car falls within the vin range listed on nissan web site. so, i contacted one of the nissan dealers and was told that they could have my car inspected for $81 because the vehicle is not in the warranty any more. i contacted the nissan national consumer affairs office and was told the same thing. i don't understand why i have to pay the diagnostic fee if the car is on the recall list and may have a safety related defect. i am sure nissan (or nissan dealers) can make huge money by just diagnosing defective nissan vehicles. *ak | |||
| 02/21/2004 | 66950 | 1 | 01/15/2001 |
| Oil dipstick handle cracks off leaving dipstick stuck in engine. the handle is plastic in a hot area being the engine and has a weak point on it. this is a common problem. see discussion board http://www.broomeman.com/mt/archives/001156.html. *jb | |||
| 02/18/2004 | 2 | 10/01/2000 | |
| While driving, the check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained until the vehicle was turned off. the consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic was not able to duplicate the problem. *ak other failed parts were: electronic control module, catalytic converter, electrical coil, and the crank sensor. *sc *jb | |||
| 12/03/2003 | 40000 | 1 | 10/12/2001 |
| I have received only one recall request on my vehicle since i have owned it in 2001. there are now several recalls on my vehicle make and model. i have the problems with my vehicle that are described in a couple of the different recalls. i called nissan to find out why i was never notified of the recalls listed. they informed me that my vehicle because of the vin number did not fall under the recall. i explained that i have the exact problem described in the recall. the told me that i am just having the same problem and it has nothing to do with the recall. *nlm | |||
| 09/29/2003 | 45000 | 1 | |
| While driving at 35 mph vehicle stalled and shut down in the middle of the highway. before total shut down steering wheel and brakes locked up, almost resulting in an accident. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who in turn informed the consumer that the crank positioning sensor was defective. there was a recall on this vehicle, but not for consumer's vin number. the dealer wanted to charge consumer for recall repairs. manufacturer was notified of the problem. *ak | |||
| 06/01/2003 | 28685 | 2 | 11/22/2000 |
| Defective crank position sensor, which caused engine to cease twice while driving. car was towed to dealer, who said they would look at it. meanwhile, went to nissan website and found the exact cause. i then called nissan consumer affairs and was informed my car should have been recalled. i then called dealer's svc mgr, who said he wasn't sure. i told him i spoke with their consumer dept and they confirmed the car had a recall problem. he called back 2 hrs later and said my car was fixed. i asked about the $65 towing refund. he said to call nissan consumer affairs. all owners of 2001 nissan should immediately be notified of this danger. *nlm | |||
| 04/21/2003 | 1 | ||
| The vehicles vin was not included in a recall related to the camshaft sensors which caused the vehicle to stall while driving (recall number 01v-357000). *mr *scc *nlm | |||
| 05/06/2003 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle stalled, due to a defective crank position sensor. *jb | |||
| 04/11/2003 | 45000 | 1 | 08/13/2001 |
| The vehicle stalled without warning.*jb dealership replaced crank position sensor. *tt | |||
| 1 | |||
| The crank sensor was replaced.*jb | |||
| 08/01/2002 | |||
| While traveling about 60mph on the highway without prior warning. the vehicle shut down and there was a ticking noise coming from underneath the vehicle. the dealership is aware of the problem. ts | |||
| After recall repairs for crank position sensor was donevehicle experienced same problem stated in recall, resulting in a bad accident.dealer contacted.*ak | |||
| 12/15/2001 | 1 | 10/01/2001 | |
| Approaching a stop light the engine quit. engine check warning light came on and the car would not start. the car was towed to tustin nissan and they replaced the crank position sensor. i saw a recall for 2000 sentra's but not 2001.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||
| Consumer called complaining about having problems with a recall notice.also stated that the recall notice stated that the engine may stop while driving the vehicle also that the engine light may come on.dealer was contacted and is telling the consumer that the recall has nothing to do with the vehicle having the same problems.manufacture was contacted and told the consumer the same thing that the dealer stated. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 10/04/2007 | 1 | 10/01/2004 | |
| 2001 nissan sentra. consumer is requesting reimbursement for repairs. consumer states that the vehicle has experienced stalling while driving and stopping. recall for the crank and cam sensors. dealer denied that the vehicle was included in the recall. *kb nissan informed the lawyer the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. recall# 01v357000 (lawyer wrote in on behalf of client).*jb | |||
| 04/10/2006 | 17000 | 1 | 12/30/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving at no particular speed, the vehicle stalled and the check engine soon lamp remained illuminated. intermittently, the vehicle restarted without having to remain in the off position for several minutes. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and remains for additional testing. a nhtsa recall, # 01v357000, was performed on the vehicle concerning, the engine and gasoline several years ago; however, the recall did not remedy the problem. the dealership would not offer a second repair without charge under the recall. | |||
| 11/29/2005 | 48000 | 1 | 06/24/2003 |
| After running normally, my car suddenly quit starting, and left me stranded with my child across town. i towed it to a firestone service station for repair only to find out the failure was a cam shaft sensor. the repair station then found out for me that my car had 3 open recalls which i was never notified of. i have now paid for another tow to get my car to a dealership to have these covered repairs completed. now, nissan refuses to pay for any of my tows or the bill i had to pay firestone for diagnostic services. *jb | |||
| 02/18/2005 | 1 | ||
| Nissan sentra 2001, problems with steering and brakes. *bf the consumer was never notified of 2 recalls before the failure occurred. the dealer informed the consumer that corrosion and a loose battery terminal caused the vehicle to become inoperative. the dealer stated either recall could have caused the vehicle to stall. *jb | |||
| 05/05/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer requesting refund for crank position sensor repair. *mr the consumer was told her vehicle was not included in the recall. *jb | |||
| 07/26/2004 | 80500 | 1 | |
| The consumer took the vehicle in for a recall for the check engine light. the light is still on. the manufacture stated that there was no more they could do, without a cost to the consumer. *jb | |||
| 03/10/2004 | 31038 | 1 | |
| Request reimbursement for vehicle repairs and towing due to a manufacturer defect. (nar) *ph *cb *jb | |||
| 02/07/2004 | 1000 | ||
| I took my car to the dealership to have the sensor replaced due to a recall. prior to having the recall repairs done my car had no major problems except the service engine soon light would not go off (it has been on since 40k miles). now my car stalls every time i slow down to stop. if i had an automatic transmission i would have to pull off the road to restart my car. since i have a clutch i can pop the clutch to restart the car because i am still drifting. the dealership also tried to tell me that the service engine soon light was not on due to the recall but because the catalytic converter was not working properly. the service engine soon light no longer comes on, but my car stalls consistently. i will never buy another nissan. i thought they were reliable cars. but after having to deal with the service department and having a service engine soon light come on soon after the warranty expired i have learned my lesson. | |||
| 1 | |||
| The engine completely stopped in the middle of the road and wouldn't restart. *ph the problem was related to the engine sensor. the vehicle would lurch forward. *sc the consumer received a recall notice two after the incident regarding an engine sensor. the consumer was also told the vehicle needed a new transmission. *jb | |||
| 04/03/2004 | 71615 | 1 | 03/25/2004 |
| My 2001 nissan sentra se 2.0 litre is in the habit of dying while traveling. if there were no shoulder to pull onto and restart the car a serious rear end collision would occur. nissan wants me to pay for repairs and will reimburse me if the 2.0 liter engine receives a recall like the 1.8 and 2.5 liter engines did for the same scenario. what gives? *jb | |||
| 04/21/2003 | 49000 | 1 | 06/12/2001 |
| Car died in intersection due to faulty sensor. many sentras have been recalled for this exact problem, mine is not one of them. nissan will not replace my sensors.*ak | |||
| 11/28/2003 | 57000 | 1 | 06/12/2001 |
| Car died in intersection, for the second time, due to faulty sensors. many sentras have been recalled for this exact problem, mine is not one of them. nissan will not replace my sensors.*ak | |||
| 10/26/2003 | 61000 | 1 | 07/01/2001 |
| While the vehicle was parked with the engine running it stalled without warning. the consumer attempted to restart the vehicle several time, but the engine would not restart. the dealer was notified and stated that the crank position sensor needed to be replaced under recall 01v357000. *ak the consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall. the consumer stated that his vehicle was manufactured 7 days after the recall ended. *nlm | |||
| Received recall notice 01v357000. consumer's engine light is illuminated, but the dealer states that the vehicle's problem has nothing to do with the recall and is a warranty issue. therefore, the dealer is refusing to service, free of charge, under recall. | |||
| 36000 | |||
| Vehicle experienced the same defect with its crank position sensor as stated in recall 01 v 357 000 , but the dealership doesn't know if the this vehicle is included due to vin, and consumer was never notified.*ak | |||
| 06/12/2003 | 40026 | 1 | 08/01/2001 |
| While driving at 35 mph, with no warning the vehicle stalled, and it was difficult to control the vehicle. the dealer notified. *ak the vehicle would crank but not start. the dealer found the sensor circuit cam and crank sensor were bad and replaced them. recall #01v357000 *scc | |||
| 10/25/2002 | 1 | 03/01/2001 | |
| While i was driving down the highway the engine stopped running and the service engine warning light came on. it was very hard to steer while traveling that speed and to get acroos the traffic so i could pull off of the highway. i had to have it towed to pat peck nissan in gulfport, mississippi. they fixed the car and said that it was the crank position sensor. i asked if there was a recall on this and they said no. after i got home i looked on your website and found that there is a recall on this for the 2001 nissan sentra manufactured on january 2000 through may 2001. the manufactured date on my car is april of 2001. i called nissan and they said that my car did not qualify for the recall. i do not understand if my car is in the manufactured date why it does not qualify. this could have caused a serious accident, not only me but the other drivers around me. please take a look at this and see if the recall was overlooked before someone is serious injured. thanks for your time. kevin carpenter dt | |||
| 08/16/2002 | |||
| While driving 60mph engine cut off, causing loss of power steering .*ak | |||
| 04/22/2002 | 2 | 12/01/2000 | |
| Engine quit while driving on interstate without warning. engine check light came on. car had no power. car had to be towed. told that crank position sensor needed to be replaced. this was replaced and then told that vehicle was still not working and that the wire harness was broken. the computer and wiring were moving around. waited for this part from april 24th to may 31st. this part was replaced on june 3rd and was told that engine would still not run. i have been without my car since april 22nd; please give me more information.*ak | |||
| 06/26/2001 | 3 | 06/13/2002 | |
| Consumer states while driving, vehicle was not getting enough engine power.*jb consumer is unable to drive vehicle as a result of concern for potential accident or crash. *jg | |||
| 01/28/2002 | 0 | ||
| While driving about any mph, the engine will stop working without prior warning, and will leave vehicle without power. dealer was contacted, but vehicle could not be fixed. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 05/02/2002 | 21800 | 1 | |
| When a turn was made, the front passenger side wheel impacted the curb. which resulted in the pulley bolt breaking. *jb | |||
| 12/22/2001 | 2 | 12/01/2000 | |
| When i reported that the chirping/squeaking sound had returned (around the engine belts) to the service dept. at sheehy nissan in annapolis, the service person (mary) said that, if we can't recreate the sound the mechanic can't fix it. i proceeded to tell her to look at her data base for dec 2001, and she would see that it has been only a month and the sound is back, but intermitent, and the service manager-zeek knew what it was after they had changed out the (2) defective senor recall. she got impatient and repeated the same again to me, about recreating the sound. not being very educated or patient with customers, but rude, only served to upset me further about this vehicle and the complacent attitude i was up against. i thought, i would hate to think what would happen to me if one of those belts gave out. its my life, not mary' . i also told her when the belts make that sound, the engine hestitates. this made no difference to this service expert.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 04/15/2002 | 0 | ||
| My engine failed again while driving 70 mphs on the freeway, the very day after the car had been repaired for yet another defect sensor. it was a miracle i did not crash and kill anyone including myself. each and every time i have taken the car in, i have requested it be checked for a short in the wiring. each time i was told no. i later learned thar meant if it didn't show up on the computer, then they wouldn't look for it specifically. following the latest hazard, i got in nissan's face. nissan found a defect oxygen sensor this time. upon retesting the vehicle, the emc (the brain of the vehicle) was found to be defective. i was also told had i driven the car any longer, the air conditioning unit would have blown too. well, that explains all the lousy gas mileage this past year. so, here it is a week later and my vehicle remains in the shop with a back ordered emc with no available stock date in sight. i am renting a vehicle and am receiving very little assistance from nissan as to getting a rental vehicle in the meantime. i am quite concerned i have purchased a brand new spanking yellow lemon. i am quite concerned this vehicle, even with a new emc, will produce other defective sensors once the warranty has expired due to wear and tear from the old one. there are 45 sensors in the vehicle and only 5-10 have blown so far. i am quite certain others are close to failure too. i am just as concerned when both the nissan representative and the service manager told me this part has been on back order for a very long time as so many vehicles have endured this problme, that the vehicle has not yet been recalled. | |||
| Oil filter removal results in oil draining onto the exhaust system. lots of air pollution, smoke and smell upon start up. dealers have no remedy except to suggest use of lots of rags. nissan unresponsive. according to dealers, this is the only model so affected.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 01/31/2005 | 54230 | 4 | 09/06/2001 |
| On june 24,2004 i had a crankshaft position sensor and emc foam removal recalls done on my 2001 nissan sentra. my vehicle has totally shut down with out any noise or warning while driving at least 4 times since december 2004. there were no accidents or injuries involved. i had taken my sentra to a nissan dealer for a diagnostic check on jan.31,2005 and they told me that the electronic control module did not show any codes and that it was a loose battery cable so they replaced it. less than 24 hours later the vehicle shut down again while driving and was taken back to the dealer asap. the service rep then told me he put his best technician to work on my vehicle and he found the crankshaft possition sensor was bad and it was replaced, but when i question the rep about the emc codes again he told me that he did not know what the problem was because my sentra was the first vehicle to do this with a recalled sensor. i am very concerned about the emc and this recalled sensor because this is a very serious safety issue. nothing was done by the nissan dealer to assure me that my vehicle will not do this again. | |||
| 08/15/2004 | 7 | 10/13/2000 | |
| In less than a year the car has had the service engine soon light go off 7 times. they have replaced 3 sensors (1 at my expense for ~$300), then the computer on the car that totally died. after that it was the exahust system and they replaced the catalytic converter and othe part. now for the seventh time in less than a year the service engine soon light went off again and this time it is the o2 sensor (obd ii code p0160). this sensors are supposed to last up to 100000 miles and the dealer is asking me to pay another $300 to have it replaced. *jb | |||
| 08/02/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. consumer drove the vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that ecm modular needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 12/28/2003 | 37860 | 0 | 09/10/2001 |
| On december 28, 2003, my 2001 nissan sentra caught on fire while driving through reno nevada. another car brought to our attention that our car was on fire. when my daughter pulled over and opened the hood, she noticed a small fire in the rear of the engine. she managed to put the fire out with water. upon inspection at the nissan dealership in nevada, they noted some object was caught between the catalytic converter and the car frame. the fire melted one cv boot. | |||
| 02/18/2004 | 2 | 10/01/2000 | |
| While driving, the check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained until the vehicle was turned off. the consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic was not able to duplicate the problem. *ak other failed parts were: electronic control module, catalytic converter, electrical coil, and the crank sensor. *sc *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||
| 09/11/2007 | 1 | ||
| Top of dipstick broke off, leaving metal shaft unretrievable in tube. *tr | |||
| 10/31/2006 | 73000 | 07/01/2001 | |
| Dt: the contact stated while driving 75mph on the interstate, the engine stalled without warning. afterwards, the engine restarted without further incident. the vehicle was driven to a dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem. although the stalling problem did not persist, the check engine light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who determined the crank cam sensor needed cleaned. afterwards, the check engine light again illuminated. the manufacturer was alerted. | |||
| 01/04/2005 | 54350 | 1 | 12/24/2000 |
| Electronic sensor failure, again. this is the 5th sensor to fail as well as the computer- bad electronics. *ak | |||
| 36000 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experienced the same defect with its crank position sensor as stated in recall 01 v 357 000 . dealership doesn't know if this vehicle is included due to vin ,and the consumer was never notified.*ak | |||