1992 Nissan Sentra engine problems

Filed Jan 22, 2016 · Driver assistance, Engine · CA · fire

Going straight, the vehicle was starting to lose power first. Causing the engine to bottle out of control nearly crashing, luckily regaining the car's control, as the engine shut down but still had momentum, to park at a empty lot. When attempting to jump start the car (imagining the battery simply died) the engine was not receiving gas (even at little over half tank) and when in movement it would seem fine at rest but pressing the gas the car would move for 5 feet fine but start to thrust itself causing the car to jolt forward several time before going to a complete shut down. No push start nor jump start was successful at trying to get my family back home safely. When this wasn't enough an electrical wire short out nearly catching the car on fire. Thus ending the middle of the night with pushing the car to a home depot (luckily a county officer help push the vehicle the rest of the way). Recap: axles are bad on the left side of the vehicle fuel lines are bad electrical wiring are at a highly dangerous the doors lock and unlock as they please (all this was discovered in 4 hours as the vehicle did not last long, the driver only had this car for less than 30 days. And we where not aware that this vehicle was in poor shape as the seller said it was in good condition.) this vehicle is a death trap. Thank goodness no one died.

Filed Sep 29, 2011 · Engine · 155,000 miles · CA · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1992 nissan sentra. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle emitted an odor that made him dizzy. The contact also stated that a doctor confirmed that carbon monoxide was inhaled during the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 155,000 and the current mileage was 160,000.

Filed Feb 7, 2002 · Engine · MD

While driving and without any indication vehicle stalls. Dealer has been contacted, but can't duplicate problem. Please provide further information.

Filed Mar 13, 2000 · Engine · SC

While driving on road and making a sharp turn or slowing down, vehicle will just cut off, or make a loud knocking noise when accelerating, then sound stops. If sitting at a red light or at stop sign, it vibrates very badly. Took it to a local mechanic. . Dealer was told that vehicle has a bad injector inside the third cylinder.

Filed Apr 24, 1999 · Engine · NC

When warming up in the morning it cuts out and I would have to pump it several times to get it running. I was at a busy intersection and I stepped on the accelerator and it died almost in the middle of the intersection. This happen to my wife also.

Filed Feb 21, 1999 · Brakes, Engine · FL

Brakes whine every time pedal is pressed. Interior light stays on in automatic mode due to door being ajar, light not turning off. Seat belts in both front seats and one back seats due not stay hooked. They come undone while driving. Also, passenger seat does not always lock. It slides when someone sits there after the seat has been lowered to allow access to back seat. Seat belt light does not always turn off, sometimes takes a few minutes, sometimes never. Also, trans axle not in all the way, and power steering return leaks . Muffler brackets stretched,and not securely holding muffler (muffler broke into two pieces). Car only has appx 54000 miles on it, and everything seems like it starting to fall apart. Any help or information.

Filed Feb 12, 1999 · Engine · IL · crash · fire · 1 injury

On november 11, 1998 my daughter was driving south on interstate 57 by askum, il. Going 65 MPH. She claims the engine lost power and she had to naviage the car to the side of the road to avoid being rear ended by oncoming traffic. The car lost all power and would not restart. She got out of the car and looked under the hood. She was crying and cut herself lifting up the hood. She saw lots of gray smoke coming from the engine and got back in the car and phoned me on a cellular. I told her to call 911 and I also called them. The illinios state police arrived quickly and ordered a tow truck. The car never started again. It is still sitting in my driveway and our mechanic told me this model has no indicator light to signal that it is overheating .this causes it to overheat on the highway since most people are watching the road and not the hot/cold gauge. I feel this major flaw caused my daughter to be in grave danger and that it contributed to the car being effectively worthless at this point. I also noted in the "owner's manual on page 5-8 that the manufacturer addresses options " if you feel a lack of engine power "or your car overheats. This would indicate to me that this model has a history of loss of engine power and overheating. Despite the car's history the manufacturer never put an indicator light to designate that the car is overheating putting drivers on the expressway in grave danger of major accidents.

Filed Oct 27, 1998 · Engine · NY · fire

Vehicle engine fire.

Filed Jun 22, 1998 · Engine · FL · fire

Engine fire.

Filed Feb 9, 1998 · Engine · CA · fire

Vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment without warning. Owner believes the cause is california's new reformulated gas.