1995 Nissan Sentra engine problems

Filed Jan 5, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · KS

The heat shield over the catalytic converter rusted prematurely and fell off. The dealers claimed this part was not essential and no repairs were made. Still concerned me. I also have had an unusual history of electrical related problems, to wit: (1) power window switch replaced twice; (2) instrument light switch; (3) fan switch; (4) alternator, (5) both engine cooling fans. I think there is a primary electrical problem causing all of these failures from the time I got the car, but the dealer says they must be coincidence. I never received any notification for the recalls involving the antilock breaks that I have or the front springs. I have always had one problem with antilock breaks that they have never been able to diagnose. When driving on ice, if I become stuck and the wheels spin any, then the antilock break light comes on and will not go out unless I shut off the motor and restart the engine. Both of these items are listed here on your site. Incident date is estimated date for the heat shield. Other items were at different times.

Filed Aug 27, 2001 · Engine · CA

This valve failure caustes the engine to stop at low speeds one you start the AC. By contacting the dealer, I was advised that it is a common problem with this car and nissan is aware of the problem. To fix it, we have to by the new part in addition to a harness which was not a part of the engine (additional item) which is not included in the original design.

Filed Mar 13, 2001 · Engine · WI

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed May 10, 2000 · Engine · TN

Automobile keeps stalling out. Mechanic has not been able to find out what's wrong with the automobile. *ak

Filed Sep 19, 1999 · Engine · AZ

There is a major leak comming from the oil pan. It appears to be comming from the pan itself. Specificly the pans' seal.

Filed Aug 5, 1999 · Engine · GA

Engine fails at random to start (not battery problem) due to apparent malfunction of the "park" safety feature. Engine off with car fully in park. When key is turned engine & battery is fully charged, lights etc come on but not engine. Car does not respond to jumper cables. After random length of time/turn of keys/ car starts. Starts sometimes related to hard shaking of autotrans gear shift. Makes car highly unreliable. When occurs car can't be shifted to neutral and can't be moved (a real problem).

Filed Sep 2, 1997 · Engine · TX

Vehicle's speed dropped from 70 to 10 MPH within seconds, also stalls in traffic.

Filed Aug 21, 1997 · Engine · IL

Emission control light came on at 10000 miles. Has since come on again, and the reason seems to be unknown.

Filed Aug 7, 1997 · Engine · TX

Vehicle has been in to the dealer for repair, and the dealer has not been able to locate the problem. Vehicle cuts off at various speeds . The brake warning light and the battery light comes on just before the car dies. *ak consumer states sometimes it would take 15 tries to restart after stalling.

Filed Oct 23, 1996 · Airbags, Engine · CT

1) air bag indicator light comes on intermittently. After replacing (3) sensors on different occasions, light is coming on again. 2) auxillary air control valve causes vehicle to stall. Please describe details.