2000 Nissan Sentra problems
Owners have filed 236 complaints about the 2000 Nissan Sentra with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 33.9% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of electrical system at 12.7%.
Complaints236
Crashes27
Fires5
Injuries11
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 33.9% · 80
Electrical system 12.7% · 30
Air bags 7.6% · 18
Service brakes, hydraulic 5.1% · 12
Equipment 5.1% · 12
Suspension 5.1% · 12
Power train 4.7% · 11
Unknown or other 4.7% · 11
Severity
Of those complaints, 27 describe a crash, 5 describe a fire and 11 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 26 model years of the Nissan Sentra in this data, 2000 sits 13th by complaint volume. 2013 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 6 in the last three years against 8 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 53,800 miles.
In owners' own words
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. Engine and engine cooling
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. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 73,300 miles
Problems with sudden lurching and no response from accelerator when depressed. *Mr 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. *Scc Engine and engine cooling
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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