4.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,667 miles

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problem #6

Jan 292008

(reported on)

Sentra

  • miles
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.

- San Rafael, CA, USA

problem #5

Jul 072004

Sentra 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
This car has never once passed an emission test on the first try. As of July 2004 the service engine soon light came on every now and then. I took the car for it's emission test and it failed! the error code was P1491 (bypass valve/cut valve). After spending $500, I thought the car was fixed. I took the car to the emissions facility and it passed. I drove out of the parking lot and the service engine soon light came back on and has stayed on constantly since then. Now I'm a due for another emission test and once again it fails! same error code. Clearly there is a defect. Something must be done to rectify the situation.

- Aurora, IL, USA

problem #4

Feb 222004

Sentra 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 55,000 miles
While driving, engine check light came on. After taking it to the dealer I was told the mass flow/ air flow sensor was bad and was due to me using an non-oem airfilter. I sent the airfilter back to purolator, who responded that their product met all oem requirements. I looked up the recall information and found out there was a recall for the "service engine light" coming on due to other issues. I took it back to the dealer, who never told me abou the recall, and they completed the work. I have yet to have the mass flow/ air flow sensor replaced due to cost $700 as well as my feeling is that this is a defective product. I have looked through the NHTSA web site and found several other mass flow sensor problems that have yet to be address for this model year car. I have contacted Nissan and they told me the dealer knows what is best for my vehicle and they would not do anything!

- Thomaston, CT, USA

problem #3

Jul 082004

Sentra 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles
At about 65,000-70,000 miles the service engine light came on. At the same time my right front wheel began making noise. I took my car in and found out that I needed to replace the hub assembly. Not knowing that it had been recalled for the hub assembly, I ended up paying over $500 for the parts and labor. About 15,000 miles later my car lost all power while driving on the freeway. After paying to have the crank position sensor replaced I received a recall notice warning of the problem.I took my car to the dealer and they performed the recall work. The service light is still on and my car often performs poorly and loses power when trying to accelerate. I am unable to pass smog in ca because the light is on. All of these problems are not coincedental. Nissan has manufactured a faulty system and they need to own up and repair it.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #2

Feb 092004

Sentra 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Check engine light repeatedly on since 2002 through every recall has been fixed and now a mass air flow sensor needs to be replaced for a lot of money with no proof this was not the original problem while the car was under warranty. Have brought it in again for this light back in Jan. And it is still not fixed because at first they said it was the recall and that didn't work again and then they forgot to order the part while my car was there. Nissan Consumer Affairs was also rude and not helpful with this.

- Hyde Park, NY, USA

problem #1

Jan 022004

(reported on)

Sentra

  • 31,000 miles
Maf sensor is not working.

- Layton, UT, USA