10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,736 miles

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2000 Nissan Sentra Owner Comments

problem #15

Jan 292006

Sentra 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 62,040 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

A recall for crank position sensor for NHTSA campaign id number: 01V35700 recall date: 11/16/01 for 2000 Nissan Sentra. The sensor was replaced by Nissan in 2003. In January 2007, the car started experience same problem during the recall date. The car stops running a lot of time and the service engine soon came on several times. My wife was very nervous and scared driving that car. On January 22nd, the car was taken to the dealer to report the problem. They stated that the recall is no longer being replaced. They inspected the car and ordered ECM to see if the fixes the problem with the car. On January 29th, the part was replaced and the problem was still there. The service advisor for bill seidle's Nissan in miami (10500 nw 12th street) jorge villar stated the problem could be a crack shaft or mass air. They said to come back when I am ready for them to get to the root problem. On February 6th, I took the car to precision tune auto care and inform them that the car stops running when it was running. I want them to see what the problem was. Later that day they stated the problem with the car is that it has a defective crank position sensor. I called bill seidle Nissan explaining that the particular recall back in Nov 2001 is happening again and I want them to change to part out again. I was told that the part is out of warranty and they are not going to replace it. I had no choice but to have precision auto care fix the part and at cost of $150. Nissan dealer was trying to find a way to charge me more and fix part that wasn't need. The whole time they need that it was a sensor that was causing the problem.

- Coral Springs, FL, USA

problem #14

Dec 202001

Sentra

  • miles
2000 Nissan Sentra experiencing problems with brake equipment, engine sensors and E.C.M. connector. 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

- S Ozone Park, NY, USA

problem #13

Mar 022005

Sentra 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Jamaica, NY, USA

problem #12

Apr 082004

Sentra 6-cyl

  • 9,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

After starting the vehicle, it intermittently stalled. The dealership informed the consumer that the problem pertained to the computer. The problem was not resolved. Recall# 01V357000. The problem was supposed to have been fixed.

- Captain Cook, HI, USA

problem #11

Dec 012003

Sentra

  • miles
Computer had to be replaced due to over heating because of defective lining material used in the casing housing the computer. The consumer received a recall to replace the lining on the computer housing, the manufacturer refused to take responsibility for the damage that was done to the computer due to the overheating.

- Unknown, DE, USA

problem #10

Feb 212003

Sentra 6-cyl

  • miles
Problems with sudden lurching and no response from accelerator when depressed. The vehicle suddenly lurched forward, the tachometer dropped to zero. The consumer noticed a loss of speed. The consumer stepped on the accelerator and didn't get a response from the vehicle with difficulty steering and when the consumer attempted to brake and or park, neither responded.

- Manchester, CT, USA

problem #9

Aug 072002

Sentra

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer states vehicle cut off while driving 65 mph without warning. Vehicle taken to the dealer. Nlm

- Clarks Summit, PA, USA

problem #8

Apr 062002

Sentra

  • miles
While driving, consumer experienced a mechanical failure/malfunction, which forced him to cross over 2 lanes to the curb, damaging the passengers side, once the vehicle was towed, it was then determined that the cause of malfunction was a pending recall (01V2770000) in which the consumer was never notified. Dealer replaced crank sensor according to recall.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #7

Mar 082002

(reported on)

Sentra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, consumer stated vehicle stalled, the RPM gauge stopped working, consumer was able to travel approx 5 miles then service engine light came on and vehicle completely shut off, when consumer brought vehicle in for service, dealer informed consumer there was a recall, 01V357, consumer had not received recall notice and felt dealer took no responsibility for neglecting to inform her of recall.

- Hendersonville, TN, USA

problem #6

Apr 012002

Sentra

  • miles
There is recall 01V35700 for stalling. Consumer took vehicle to dealership for recall repairs, but the remedy did not work, problem still occurs.

- Mesquite, TX, USA

problem #5

Mar 082002

(reported on)

Sentra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving, consumer stated vehicle stalled, the RPM gauge stopped working, consumer was able to travel approx 5 miles then service engine light came on and vehicle completely shut off, when consumer brought vehicle in for service, dealer informed consumer there was a recall, 01V357, consumer had not received recall notice and felt dealer took no responsibility for neglecting to inform her of recall.

- Hendersonville, TN, USA

problem #4

Apr 062002

Sentra

  • miles
Nissan refuses to accept responsibility! no safety defect listed.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #3

Jan 012001

Sentra

  • miles
While traveling on highway vehicle shu down without prior warning. Engine check light came on.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #2

Dec 172001

Sentra

  • miles
While driving 65 mph vehicle completely shutdown without warning. Also, steering locked up, nearly resulting in a collision, cause unknown.

- Lake View Terrace, CA, USA

problem #1

Jul 152000

Sentra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine is making a rattling sound during acceleration, stops when vehicle reaches 40-45 mph. Taken to 2 dealer who said to wait and see if it stops doing it, since vehicle has a 5 year warranty. The dealer acknowledged that something was wrong within the engine, but could not determine what it was.

- Mandeville, LA, USA

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