10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,500 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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2001 Nissan Sentra Owner Comments

problem #8

Sep 162021

Sentra

  • miles

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

I was driving on interstate and car stopped while driving almost causing me to not be able to get out of way of traffic

- Cincinnati , OH, USA

problem #7

Sep 192017

Sentra

  • 88,000 miles
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.

- Saint Cloud, MN, USA

problem #6

May 222014

Sentra

  • 180,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The manufacturer and dealer were informed of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

- Lan Caster , KY, USA

problem #5

Jan 102005

(reported on)

Sentra

  • miles

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

2001 Nissan Sentra SE suddenly accelerated while applying the brakes. ** answer required***.

- Unknown, DC, USA

problem #4

Oct 162003

Sentra

  • 32,000 miles
While driving at 45 mph vehicle suddenly accelerated to 70 mph. Brake pedal was depressed to reduce speed, but failed to do so. Vehicle stopped when it impacted the highway's medium. The cause of the sudden acceleration was undetermined.

- Charlottesville, VA, USA

problem #3

Jan 262002

Sentra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While pulling into a parking space vehicle started to rev up, and then started to accelerate, going over the crub. The vehicle crashed after going over the crub.

- Mission Viejo, CA, USA

problem #2

Nov 062000

Sentra

  • miles
Sudden acceleration had occurred in reverse on two occasions while driving, and once in forward position, which lead to a vehicle crash. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Conshohocken, PA, USA

problem #1

Jul 232001

Sentra

  • miles
During normal operation of vehicle accelerator suddenly went to floor and vehicle accelerated on its own. Consumer applied full pressure to brakes, and put vehicle in neutral. Dealer has been in possession of vehicle since this incident. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Las Cruces, NM, USA

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