2000 Nissan Sentra problems
The Nissan Sentra is a series of automobiles manufactured by the Japanese automaker Nissan since 1982. Since 1999, the Sentra has been categorized as a compact car, while previously it occupied the subcompact class. Until 2006, Sentra was a rebadged export version of the Japanese Nissan Sunny, but since the 2013 model year, Sentra is a rebadged export version of the Sylphy. The Sentra nameplate is not used in Japan. Many other countries in Latin America sell their versions of the Sunny as the Sentra. In Mexico, the first three generations of the Sentra were known as the Nissan Tsuru (Japanese for crane), and the B13 model was sold under that name until 2017, alongside the updated models badged as Sentra.
In North America, the Sentra currently serves as Nissan's compact car, despite being rated as a mid-size car by the EPA due to its interior volume since the 2007 model year. While previous Sentras were subcompacts, the Sentra has grown over the years, with the Nissan Versa having replaced the Sentra in the entry-level area.
The Sentra name was created for Nissan by Ira Bachrach of NameLab, and Bachrach describes the origin as "Nissan wanted consumers to understand that it was quite safe even though it was small. The word Sentra sounds like central as well as sentry, which evokes images of safety."
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Common 2000 Nissan Sentra problems
Based on complaints from owners of the Nissan Sentra 2000, several common problems have been reported:
- Engine Performance: Complaints have been made about the engine's performance, with specific issues like misfires and idle problems being highlighted. Owners have reported changing components like the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS), Idle Air Control (IAC) valve, and Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to address these problems.
- Sensor and Electrical System Troubles: Owners have faced challenges with various sensors within the vehicle, leading to disabled radar sensors, collision sensors, and screens inside the car. These issues affect driving safety and functionality, including features like cruise control. Problems with the remote entry system and radio malfunctions have also been reported, along with instances of the electrical system shutting down while the car is in use.
- Ignition System Concerns: There have been suggestions to inspect the ignition system thoroughly, focusing on checking the connections and grounding of wires, as well as ensuring the proper functioning of coil packs. This is crucial to address issues related to misfires and idling problems experienced by owners.
These problems with the Nissan Sentra 2000 highlight a range of issues that owners have encountered, from engine performance issues to sensor malfunctions and electrical system troubles. Addressing these issues promptly and accurately is essential to ensure the safety and reliability of the vehicle.
What common problem on Nissan Sentra?
Various fluid leaks, overheating, power loss, or CVT failure are also possible due to these mechanical issues. That said, if you suspect that you are having a transmission issue, be sure to get it checked out by your local mechanic as soon as possible.
How many miles can a 2000 Nissan Sentra last?
2000-2006 Nissan Sentra Lifespan: 150,000 miles
However, many engine-related reports (especially for the 2001-2005 Sentra) are on file with NHTSA. Problems like a bad head gasket are expensive to fix (about $1,500, according to RepairPal) and could cut short a vehicle's life.
Are Nissan Sentra a reliable car?
The Nissan Sentra Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 14th out of 36 for compact cars. The average annual repair cost is $491 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. The severity of repairs is average and the frequency of those issues is low, so major repairs are uncommon for the Sentra.
What year Nissan Sentra has transmission problems?
Reports indicate that a defect affecting 2012-2016 Sentras' continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) can cause temporary loss of power and total failures of the CVTs. Many consumers have reported that the CVT can first cause the cars to shake, judder, stall during sudden acceleration, or completely lose power.
2000 Nissan Sentra car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Nissan Sentra problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Electrical system problems
- Air bags problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2000 Nissan Sentra vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2000 Nissan Sentra
The NHTSA has received 182 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2000 Nissan Sentra. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2000 Nissan Sentra vehicles.
2023-10-02
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-22
- VIN: 3N1CB51D2YL
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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.
2020-09-04
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-07-23
- VIN: 3N1CB51D0YL
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: WHEN DRIVING LONG DISTANCE THE CAR WILL JUST SHUT OFF AND THE BRAKES QUIT WORKING
2020-08-20
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-05
- VIN: 3N1CB51DXYL
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I AM ORIGINAL OWNER OF 2000 NISSAN SENTRA. MANIFOLD CATALYTIC FAILED SMOG CHECK. I TRIED TO PURCHASE PARTS WITH DEALER AND THEY TELL ME THAT THE PART IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE WITH THEM OR AFTERMARKET. I WANT TO HOLD THEM RESPONSABLE FOR NOT HAVING THE PARTS FOR MY VEHICLE.
2018-03-07
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-12-15
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: TAKATA INFLATORS: MY CAR LOST POWER AND WILL NOT SHIFT INTO OD I NEED TO KNOW IF THERE IS A RECALL ON IT OR WHATEVER IS WRONG WITH IT MY CAR IS A 2000 NISSAN SENTRA
2017-06-29
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-06-02
- VIN: 3N1CB51D7YL
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
- Summary: THE CAR SHUT OF WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH. THE CAR RESTARTED AFTER 10 MINUTES DROVE ABOUT 2 MILES AND IT SHUT OF AGAIN. THIS TIME I CALLED A MECHANIC AND HAD THE CAR TOWED TO HIS SHOP. THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT IT WAS A CRANKSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT SENSOR ISSUE. I HAVE CHANGED ALL OTHER SENSORS ON CAR. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS CAR. I CONTACTED NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD DO. PLEASE ADVISE!!!!
2015-04-09
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-04-07
- VIN: 3N1CB51D3YL
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: THE CAR SHUT OF WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH. LUCKY IT WAS LATE AT NIGHT AND I WAS ABLE TO COAST THE CAR TO THE SHOULDER. THE CAR RESTARTED AFTER 10 MINUTES DROVE ABOUT 2 MILES AND IT SHUT OF AGAIN. THIS TIME I CALLED MY FATHER AND HAD THE CAR TOWED HOME. THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT IT WAS A CRANKSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT SENSOR ISSUE. *TR
2015-02-14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-02-13
- VIN: 3N1CB51D4YL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 2000 NISSAN SENTRA CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START. THE CAR WAS STARTING AND RUNNING GOT BACK TO MY PLACE AND . ABOUT A HOUR OR TWO LATER HAD SOME THING TO DO .GOT IN THE CAR TRIED TO START THE CAR AND IT WOULD NOT START.MOTOR TURN OVER BUT WOULD NOT START. *TR
2014-07-31
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-07-01
- VIN: 3N1CB51D4YL
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ACTIVATED, THE HEADLIGHTS AND THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING, THE VEHICLE FUEL WOULD SPILL OUT OF FROM THE FUEL NECK, ALTHOUGH THE FUEL TANK WAS NOT FULL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
2014-07-12
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-11-10
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3N1CB51D3YL
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I WAS SITTING AT THE RED LIGHT WHEN A SUBURBAN WAS SPEEDING AND WASN'T PAYING ATTENTION. HE HIT ME FROM THE BACK WHICH CASED A 4 CAR WRECK. MY TRUNK WAS LITERALLY PUSHED TO MY FRONT SEAT. THE FRONT OF MY CAR WAS UNDER THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. MY CAR WAS TOTALED. I HIT MY SHOULDER ON THE STEERING WHEEL ALONG WITH MY NECK AND SHOULDERS. THIS WRECK MADE ME DISABLED. THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. IT WAS A MAJOR ACCIDENT WASN'T MUCH LEFT OF THE CAR AND MY AIR BAGS NEVER CAME OUT. THE AIR BAGS MORE THAN LIKELY WOULD HAVE SAVED ME FROM THAT HORRIBLE IMPACT. I AM NOW DISABLED FOR LIFE AND MY DOCTOR MENTIONED THE AIR BAGS WOULD HAVE TAKING THE FORCE OF THE INJURIES. *TR
2014-03-10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-03-01
- VIN: 3N1CB51D7YL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: CAR HAS ALWAYS HAD A SLIGHT IDLE ISSUE..... WHEN U START IT YOU HAVE TO PRESS THE GAS A BIT OR ELSE IT IMMEDIATELY DIES. ALSO SOMETIMES IF YOU COME TO A STOP THE IDLE JUMPS UP AND DOWN..... HASN'T EVER COMPLETELY DIED IN THOSE INCIDENTS. MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT THE IGNITION COIL FUSE. A BIT OVER A WEEK AGO THE CAR WAS FINE ALL DAY AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN WOULDN'T START. IT ENDED UP BEING THE FUSE. WE REPLACED IT AND THE CAR WAS FINE FOR A WHILE. TODAY I GOT IN IT GO TO WORK AND IT WOULDN'T START. ONCE AGAIN IT WAS THE FUSE. WHILE AT WORK MY HUSBAND REPLACED IT AND IT BLEW AS SOON AS HE TURNED THE KEY TO START THE CAR. WHEN I GOT HOME I TRIED AGAIN..... SAME OUTCOME. I'VE YET TO TALK TO A MECHANIC TO FIND OUT THE PROBLEM BUT IT SEEMS LIKE THERE'S SEVERAL COMPLAINTS OF THIS EXACT PROBLEM WITH MY MAKE AND MODEL OF CAR. I'D LIKE TO RESOLVE ASAP BUT I DON'T WANT TO PUT MONEY INTO A CAR THAT MAY HAVE SOME PROBLEMS EVEN AFTER THIS. I'D LIKE TO KNOW IF I FALL UNDER THE RECALL? *TR
2013-06-30
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-06-22
- VIN: 3N1CB51D7YL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR USED ON 6-22-13. 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. THE GAUGES SEEM TO BE STUCK IN PLACE ON THE GAS METER BUT THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD JUST FALL TO THE CORNER (LEFT OR RIGHT DEPENDING ON THE ANGLE IT IS ON WHEN IT STOPS WORKING. THE TACHOMETER SOMETIMES FALLS IN THE CORNER AN OTHER TIMES IT JUST FREEZES WHEN IT STOPS WORKING. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGES DOES THE SAME AS THE TACHOMETER. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT MAKES IT STOP OR COMES BACK ON. THE ODOMETER DISAPPEARS WHEN IT GOES OUT AND REAPPEARS WHEN IT COMES BACK ON BUT DOES SEEM TO MAINTAIN THE MILEAGE WHEN SHOWING OR NOT. LET ME KNOW IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE CAR OR NISSAN RESPONSIBLE TO REPAIR THE ISSUE. THE LOCAL DEALER SAID THEY DO NOT MAKE THE PART ANYMORE TO FIX THE POSSIBLE ISSUES. *TR
2013-01-29
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-01-22
- VIN: 3N1CB51D6YL
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED THEN THE VEHICLE JERKED AND STALLED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE ENGINE OXYGEN SENSOR HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
2012-10-10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-06-01
- VIN: 3N1CB51D6YL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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.
2012-03-02
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-10-15
- VIN: 3N1BB51DXYL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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.
2012-01-26
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-01-23
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3N1CB51DXYL
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I WAS ON A FOUR LANE PUBLIC HIGHWAY AND WAS BOXED INTO THE FAR RIGHT LANE AS I WAS ATTEMPTING TO SWITCH LANES TO AVOID TRAFFIC. ANOTHER CAR SPED UP AND BOXED ME INTO THE RIGHT LANE. I SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AND DECREASED MY SPEED FROM 45 MPH TO APPROXIMATELY 20-30 MPH. I CRASHED INTO A COMPLETELY STOPPED JEEP CHEROKEE. MY NISSAN SUSTAINED HEAVY FRONTAL DAMAGE AND WOULD LATER BE TOTALED. THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CAR I RAN INTO WAS A JEEP SO THE BUMPER RAN THROUGH MY ENGINE AND UPWARD. HAD I BEEN GOING FASTER THIS ACTION WOULD HAVE CONTINUED THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. THE ONLY THING THAT SAVED MYSELF FROM INJURY WAS THE FACT THAT I WAS WEARING MY SEATBELT. I SUSTAINED THE TYPICAL WHIPLASH AND SORE BACK BUT THANKFULLY WASN'T SEVERELY INJURED IN THE CRASH. I HAVE PICTURES OF THE SEVERITY OF THE IMPACT AS WELL AS TESTIMONY FROM A LOCAL OFFICER WHO INSPECTED THE CRASH THAT THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. *TR
2011-12-03
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-11-07
- VIN: 3N1CB51D6YL
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: 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. *TR
2011-11-16
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-05-12
- VIN: 3N1CB51D0YL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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.
2011-07-08
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-07-05
- VIN: 3N1CB51D91L
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BEFORE BEING TOWED HOME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V477000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE). THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE SITUATION, AND THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A RESPONSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,150.
2010-10-27
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-08-27
- VIN: 3N1CB51D3YL
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WHEN SHE APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AS IT RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE BEGAN TO RECUR INTERMITTENTLY SO THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAM POSITION SENSOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 03V455000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
2010-10-23
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-10-22
- VIN: 3N1CB51D1YL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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. *TR
2010-08-31
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-08-26
- VIN: 3N1CB51D9YL
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL* 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.
2010-08-04
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-07-29
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 3N1CB51D5YL
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WE HAD A 2000 NISSAN SENTRA GXE, WITH 83245 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THERE WERE NO ISSUES WITH CAR AND IT HAD ALWAYS BEEN REGULARLY SERVICED. ON JULY 29, 2010 AFTER A NORMAL DAY'S ACTIVITIES WHICH INVOLVED DRIVING TO AND FROM WORK AND A SHORT TRIP WITHIN TOWN TO AND FROM THE LOCAL SWIMMING POOL, IT WAS AS USUAL PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY OF OUR HOME AT 8PM. WE LOCKED THE CAR AND WENT INTO THE HOUSE AND WERE SITTING DOWN TO DINNER WHEN AT 8:20PM WE NOTICED A LARGE PLUME OF SMOKE DRIFT BY THE DINING ROOM WINDOW. WHEN WE WENT OUT TO INVESTIGATE WE SAW THICK BILLOWING SMOKE BLOWING OUT OF THE HOOD OF THE CAR. WE COULD ALSO SEE FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD. THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. WE DIALED 911 AND THE FIRE TRUCKS ROLLED IN. THE FIREMEN HAD DIFFICULTY OPENING THE HOOD BECAUSE THE HEAT HAD FUSED THE HOOD TO THE BODY AND THEY HAD TO PUNCH HOLES IN THE SIDE AND USE CROWBARS TO PRY THE HOOD OPEN. AFTER A BRIEF DOUSING WITH FIRE RETARDANT FOAM, THE FIREMEN PUT OUT THE FLAMES WITHIN A FEW MINUTES. ONCE THE FLAMES WERE PUT OUT WE COULD SEE THAT THE ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS A MASS OF BURNED PLASTIC AND RUBBER AND CHARRED AND TWISTED METAL. THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAS DECLARED THE CAR TO BE A TOTAL LOSS. THANKFULLY NOBODY WAS INJURED AND OUR HOME WAS NOT DAMAGED. WE ARE SHOCKED AND DISMAYED THAT A SUPPOSEDLY RELIABLE COMPACT CAR COULD WITHOUT ANY APPARENT REASON BURST INTO FLAMES AND DIE LIKE THIS ONE DID. *TR
2010-06-27
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-01-05
- VIN: 3N1CB51D2YL
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: OIL CHECK STICK BROKEN INTO ENGINE. 2000 NISSAN SENTRA. CALLED THE DEALER SAID IS COMMON PROBLEM. NOTHING DONE. HAVE TO BUY NEW STICK. *TR
2010-06-07
EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-07-10
- VIN: 3N1CB51D4YL
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: I HAVE A 2000 NISSAN SENTRA AND TWICE NOW THE "PLASTIC DIP STICK HANDLE" HAS BROKEN OFF WHEN A MECHANIC PULLED IT OUT TO CHANGE THE OIL... THEY COULDN'T GET IT OUT AND I HAD TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER... WHO CHARGES AN OUTRAGEOUS PRICE TO GET IT OUT AND REPLACE IT WITH ANOTHER PLASTIC HANDLED DIP STICK THAT BROKE, AGAIN...... WHO IN THEIR RIGHT MIND PUT A PLASTIC HANDLE ON A METAL DIP STICK? HOW STUPID. THE ENGINE HEATS UP AND COOLS AND PLASTIC UNDER THOSE CONDITIONS WILL BECOME BRITTLE.. I'D RATHER USE A POT HOLDER TO PULL OUT A UNIFORM "METAL" HANDLE PART OF A SOLID METAL STICK THAN HAVE IT BREAK ALL THE TIME WITH A PLASTIC HANDLE. JUST LIKE THAT BP OIL SPILL... ENGINEERS COMPLICATE THINGS WHEN THE SOLUTION IS SO SIMPLE .... PLEASE, HAVE NISSAN RECALL THIS STUPID PLASTIC HANDLED DIP STICK AND REPLACE IT WITH AN ALL METAL ONE,.... I'LL SUPPLY THE POT HOLDER OR RAG TO PULL OUT THE HOT DIP STICK MADE OF METAL.... THANK YOU! *TR
2010-03-14
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1993-09-10
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THIS IS A SERIOUS COMPLAINT ABOUT FRAUDULENT AUTO RENTAL SERVICES AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS, DATES, TRANSACTIONS INFORMATION. EXTREMELY POOR, UNSATISFACTORY SERVICES WERE RENDERED : (1)YEAR : 2000 (DALLAS, TEXAS) PD REPORT FILED THRIFTY AUTO RENTAL (866) 957 0058, (800) 367 8277 (A)3838 NORTHBOUND SERVICE ROAD, FORT WORTH,TEXAS (B)DFW AIRPORT, 75261(972) 929 6300 (C)AUTO : DODGE INTREPID; COLOR ' GOLD (D)IN ASSOCIATION WITH FORMER HULEN MALL LOCATION (E)RESULT : AUTO THEFT (2) YEAR : 2000 (SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS) PD REPORT FILED NATIONAL RENT A CAR (888) 868 ' 6203 8530 EASTERN AVENUE, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78216; (210) 824 1841 WHITE PONTIAC SUNBIRD RESULT : AUTO THEFT (3) YEAR : BETWEEN 07 ' 12/ 1993 MONTGOMERY WARD AUTO RENTAL; FORMER WINDSOR PARK MALL LOCATION OF SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. SHARPSTOWN MALL, HOUSTON, TEXAS LOCATION THRIFTY AFFILIATE (?) FILED HOUSTON PD POLICE REPORT RED NISSAN SENTRA RESULT : AUTO, CAR JACKING THEFT INCIDENT AGAIN, THIS IS A QUALITY OF SERVICE COMPLAINT. THESE LOCATIONS OF BUSINESS LIKELY HAVE PROVIDED DISCRIMINATORY SERVICES, TRANSACTIONS TO NUMEROUS OTHER CONSUMERS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE TO JUSTIFY THESE STATEMENTS. I SEEK MONETARY COMPENSATION DAMAGES FOR ALL OF THESE FRAUDULENT TRANSACTIONS. ANY CREDIT RATING DAMAGES SHOULD BE COMPENSATED FOR, IN ORDER TO RESTORE FAIR, TO GOOD RATINGS. ANY VICTIMIZATIONS OF CRIME PROCESSES, COMPLAINTS ARE APPLICABLE. *TR
2000 Nissan Sentra recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 7 recalls for different components of the 2000 Nissan Sentra.
2006-03-13
- Manufacturer: ANZO USA, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
2003-12-10
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: ON CERTAIN ELECTRIC VEHICLES, THE FRONT SUSPENSION TRANSVERSE LINK'S BALL JOINT BRACKET MAY BREAK FROM STRESS CONCENTRATION AT A NOTCH CREATED BY SURFACE ROUGHNESS AND THE SHAPE OF THE MATERIAL CUT-LINE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRACKET ON THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 15, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
2003-11-17
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- 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: 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.
- Remedy: 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.
2003-11-14
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
- 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: 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.
- Remedy: 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.
2001-11-16
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
- 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: IF THE ENGINE STOPS RUNNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, IT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
- Remedy: 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.
2001-08-29
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COOLING HOLES IN THE STEEL WHEEL MAY HAVE BURRS ON THEIR EDGES AS A RESULT OF IMPROPER MANUFACTURING. THESE BURRS CAN CAUSE CRACKS AS THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. CRACKS CAN PROPAGATE BETWEEN ADJACENT COOLING HOLES. IF ENOUGH CRACKS DEVELOP BETWEEN THE COOLING HOLES, THE WHEEL COULD FAIL AND SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING HUB WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- Consequence: SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE BEING OPERATED COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR CRACKS AND REPLACE THE WHEEL IF CRACKS ARE DISCOVERED. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN TWO PHASES. THE FIRST MAILING BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 2001, ASKING OWNERS TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES IN TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION OF THE WHEELS. ANY WHEELS WITH CRACKS WILL BE REPLACED. A SECOND OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN IN EARLY DECEMBER, AT WHICH TIME NISSAN WILL HAVE AN ADEQUATE NUMBER OF REPLACEMENT WHEELS, REQUESTING OWNERS TO RETURN TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE WHEELS REPLACED. 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.
2001-05-23
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OR MORE OF THE THREE BOLTS USED TO ATTACH EACH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM TO THE BODY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
- Consequence: THE BOLTS COULD FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 30, 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.
Negative 2000 Nissan Sentra car reviews
Positive 2000 Nissan Sentra car reviews
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I'm so glad you found the perfect car! It sounds like you did your research and made a great choice. It's wonderful to hear that after 15k miles, you're still loving it. The car seems to have a lot of zip and be really fun to drive. The dash layout is also really good, and it's great to hear that the build quality has been 100% so far.
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I bought this car from the only dealer that would give me credit, but I'm actually really happy with it! It starts well, the driver's seat is so comfortable that I don't need a cushion like I do in many other cars I've driven. It looks good and it's FAST - I've even gone over 100 in it! The controls are well laid out and it's altogether a pleasure to drive. While the back seats may look a little cramped, I've actually never sat in them as a passenger and none of my passengers have really complained, so it can't be that bad.
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You got this car new for $15K and have been completely happy with it. Although you wish you had gotten the moonroof and VLSD, you are satisfied otherwise. You mentioned that the exterior styling is kind of plain, but not bad looking, and is definitely improved by the spoiler. On windy days, especially at highway speeds, you get a strange whining/buzzing sound from behind the center console, but you have no idea what's loose. You absolutely love the handling, and the engine has plenty of oomph, although the clutch does slip occasionally.
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So far, I've been extremely satisfied with this car. It's been reliable, comfortable, and fun to drive. Although the springs are very stiff in the SE model, which may not be ideal for putting on makeup, the performance and cornering that is gained is well worth the harshness of the ride. I would definitely recommend this car. It's quite spacious, easy to insure, and fun to drive.
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I've had my car for two years and 20K miles, and it's been great! My wife has a Civic VP, but she's always taking MY CAR! I have the SE Model, and it has tons of get-up-and-go. This car is a great value for someone looking to get their first car or just trying to find something to get around town with. I've only had to take it in for a recall once, and it was done in ten minutes. The only downside is that the back seat is only big enough for my two Jack Russell Terriers. My 6-foot-tall friend hates it because he's always kneeing me in the back of the chair. Other than that, I love it! It was affordable and it's peppy. I would recommend this car to anyone, and I have!
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Are you having problems with your 2000 Nissan Sentra?
Tavares Spencer 2024-09-25
The clutch was defective. The repeated replacement of different sensors may be attributed to engine heat.
Kraig Bednar 2024-07-26
Hey there! I'm a bit concerned because my engine light is on and a friend mentioned something about Head and Cylinder Gasket Problems with Sentra/Altimas. I've noticed a loss in power and rougher downshifting, but it could just be due to needing a tune up. My brakes are still tight and good, but I've changed my tires and they still skid and slide under braking. I'm having a bit of trouble changing my 3rd brake light and my speakers blew on my stereo. Unfortunately, the resale value is extremely low at $3500. I'm not a fan of driving in bad weather, so I try to avoid it as much as possible. Thanks for your help!
Turner Skiles 2024-06-23
I purchased this car brand new from the dealership. Unfortunately, I have experienced 5 recalls and several other issues. Like many of you, I have heard the 'chirping noise' that the belts make, and was told that it is normal. While I can deal with an annoyingly noisy car, I could not tolerate the catalytic converter and the PCM (the car's computer) both failing. It is worth noting that they are covered by the Federal Emissions Warranty of 8 years/80,000 miles. However, the dealership (not the one I bought it from) had me spend over $800 on unnecessary repairs. In the end, I decided to trade in my unreliable Sentra for a reliable and safe Civic.
Francisco Doyle 2024-04-28
This vehicle served its purpose by providing transportation. Although the interior noise was quite high at highway speed and the seats were very hard and uncomfortable, the motor provided plenty of pickup and the transmission shifted smoothly. Unfortunately, the car is no longer with us after being hit head-on by a DUI driver. However, it provided much protection to the driver, despite significant front-end damage with little interior distortion.