This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated on several occasions while attempting to start the vehicle in the morning, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the engine failed to turn over however, the vehicle was able to be started closer to the afternoon. The check engine warning light illuminated along with the -??Service Engine Soon-?? message displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crank position sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was then informed of NHTSA Campaign Number: 01V357000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. An undisclosed dealer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
Vehicle "jerks" when under load & throttle is applied. Replaced 4 ignition coils, & throttle position sensor. No change in vehicle's performance. Vehicle will also not accelerate over 3000 RPM's. mechanic said I needed to contact Nissan regarding applicable safety recall that was likely the problem, which I did. Nissan said there was no safety recalls applicable to my vehicle. I told mechanic this, & he insists that there most certainly is.
The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated when driving 25 mph and up or applying the brakes, the vehicle would sporadically stall with the illumination of the brake warning light. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 03V455000 (engine and engine cooling) but the failure recurred following recall repairs. The dealer advised having a diagnostic performed on the vehicle at the contact's expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was reported to the manufacturer but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 150,000.
The top piece of my dipstick shattered, leaving the rest of my dipstick inside of my car. The more I attempt to pull it out, the closer it comes to my crankshaft. This is definitely not safe!!
- San Antonio, TX, USA
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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. 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.
Engine stalls when driving. It has also came to a low idle and nearly died at other times when slowing to a stop. There were no specific consequences to this problem as of yet. A maintenance shop blew out all airflow sensors and replaced vacuum hoses. There is a current recall on the same year model of this car, but not the correct VIN range. The dealer will not replace this item at no cost.
The contact stated engine control module was bad. It mad E the engine shake and the car did not run. She said the dealer had car for 3 weeks, which was when she noticed the problem. The contact indicated there was a recall on the control module, but this recall number was not available. She found the recall on the internet.
The consumer is experiencing a problem with the check engine light. The owner has taken the vehicle back to the dealer and they would do some adjustments and the light would come back on shortly after. The vehicle has been on the diagnostic machine and several codes would come to indicate where the problems are yet know one seems to know what the problems are that exist within this vehicle. Provide further details.
The consumer experienced stalling problems with the vehicle. When driving the consumer went to apply the brake, the vehicle stalled without warning. This happened 4 times, when the brakes were applied at approximately 15 mph. There was no warning. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the head gasket was blown. There was a mixture of oil and coolant which caused the vehicle to lose power. Provide further details. The dealer replaced the crank and cam sensors per safety recall campaign D3163.
Oil dipstick broke between plastic and metal. Dipstick was jammed inside of dipstick tube. Attempting to pull out the dipstick leads to pushing it further, leading to collision with crankshaft. Could be a serious issue if this happens while moving and it gets entangled inside the engine.
Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and they stated the part was not in. Dealer had vehicle for more than one month. Consumer thought that this was the process.
While driving 60 mph vehicle stalled. Dealer indicated that the engine sensor failed. A recall was issued. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
Consumer received recall 01V357000 concerning crank position sensor: After recall repairs were done it started experiencing crank position sensor failure. Less than two months after the recall repairs were done was driving and the vehicle cut off. Consumer spoke to the dealer, who claimed that recall repairs were done properly.
Nissan Sentra oil stick is designed poorly. Stick is made of plastic and it costs a furtune to take it out once it breaks. Nissan charges up to $250 to take the broken part out. This fix should be a recall because this part should not be made of plastic.
While driving 20 mph, the engine light illuminated then stalled. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause has yet to be determined.
While driving 60 mph the vehicle stalled intermittently. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician replaced the crank shaft sensor. Please provide any additional information.
I am the national technical advisor for jiffy lube international and I would like to file a defect concern regarding engine oil level dipstick failures. Since November 2002 to present, jiffy lube international has serviced approximately 13 (to current count-possibly more-currently researching for exact number) 2000-2001 Nissan Sentra w/1.8L engines ranging from 23,000 - 55,000 miles in which the engine oil level dipstick handle became seperated from the metal indicator inside the tube(as described in complaint#10010803 & 10023403). This happens on initial removal of the dipstick prior to servicing. Some of the vehicles were even 1st time customers to our service centers. There are also claims that I do not have accounted for because the stores are franchise owned and they handle there own claims. I do have all the customers personal & vehicle information if you would like to have it to investigate. The dealers that I have talked with state that they are unware of any concerns of this nature but are quick to propose a repair bill of $200-300.00 dollares everytime this happens. I would like someone from NHTSA to investigate and consult with Nissan on what there take is on this matter and to see if they may issue a recall to where jiffy lube international could recoupe some of there losses, financially and from a customer standpoint. Please advise if I can offer anymore information regarding this matter. I appreciate your concern and look forward to your response. Ricky jackson jli national technical service advisor jiffy lube international, Inc. A subsidiary of shell oil company tel: (713)546-4205 fax: (713)217-3083 email: Richard.jackson@pzlqs.com.
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- Lompoc, CA, USA