1999 Nissan Sentra problems

Filed Mar 31, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, who was not able to diagnose the failure. The contact was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 03v477000 (electrical system), 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling), and 01v357000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact continued to experience the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Dec 11, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the brake lines were corroded and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jan 30, 2013 · Tires · 155,432 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 nissan sentra equipped with goodyear viva 2 tires, size 175/65r14 dot number (pj8jh6hr5011). The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, there was a roaring noise coming from the driver front tire. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic. While the tires were being rotated, the technician noticed that the inside of both tires were separated. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the tire warranty had to be redeemed at the location from which the tires were purchased. The tires were not exchanged. The failure mileage on the vehicle was 155,432. The failure tire mileage was 300. .... Updated 03/08/13

Filed Oct 13, 2011 · Fuel system · 69,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 nissan sentra. The contact stated an excessive amount of fuel would overflow from the fuel tank filler neck whenever refueling. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic test was performed and they detected the fuel tank filler neck was completely covered with rust. The manufacturer and dealer stated the part was no longer in production as a result to the vehicle not being repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.

Filed Jan 2, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · PA

There is a recall on 2002, 2005-2006 nissan sentras & altimas with the sensor. The car can shut down without warning and engine stall. My car is a 1999 nissan sentra with the same problem and they won't fix it because of the wrong year. Regardless of the year it should be fixed or I should receive some kind of compensation. Luckily when I was driving and my car shut down I wasn't hit from the back. I am looking to file a law suit over this matter because I spent my money on this car buying it brand new and this organization just shoved me off like my problem doesn't matter. I use my car and now I am without a car and catching the bus. It's not fair! It's their car!

Filed Nov 14, 2007 · Engine · 215,000 miles · MD

The teeth on one of the timing chain sprockets wore down causing bent valves due to timing failure. The head will have to be removed to replace damaged parts or a new/rebuilt engine will have to be installed.

Filed Sep 10, 2007 · Fuel system · MA

The fuel filler tank/hose on my father's 1999 nissan sentra must be replaced. However, the part is not available form nissan; it is no longer made and there is no 'after market" item. He tried a 2000 part; it could not be made to fit. We have contacted nissan directly, have talked to dealers, etc. Without this needed repair, the car is basically of no value. It cannot be sold, because it would not pass inspection. Complete frustration. The car itself is great, less than 60,000 miles, no rust, excellent m[g, etc. But what can we do now/ who to complain to/ nissans response seems to be "tough luck" and there is no recourse.

Filed May 28, 2007 · Tires · FL

As my wife and I traveled in the state of florida on 5-28-2007, my rear tire came apart causing my vehicle to spin 360 degrees and causing damage to my vehicle due to the incident. Thank god, the traffic surrounding my car was not affected by my spinning. The damage to the car was temporarily secured by the highway road ranger and I was required to drive at very low speed on the highway to reach my destination.

Filed Feb 12, 2007 · Airbags, Brakes · 101,108 miles · NC · crash

Braking system failed to fully function. When I pressed the brake pedal to slow down, the vehicle slowed. However, as I pressed the brake pedal harder to come to a full stop, the vehicle did not respond. A two vehicle car crash resulted, and the sentra is a total loss. The air bags did not deploy. The brakes were last serviced on 10-23-06. I do not trust the dealership, since I have had previous problems. I had the same supspension problems with the vehicle - tires wearing prematurely on the inside. In one instance, nissan of hickory told me there were no problems with my vehicle. After two hours, the service manager walked me into the garage, where he tried to prove the problem was my tires. I pointed to a leaking shock on my vehicle, and he was suprised and upset that I noticed it. He then told me they did not take the tires off my vehicle in the two hours I was waiting. I have no confidence in nissan of hickory to examine my vehicle because of that incident.

Filed Jul 25, 2006 · Lights · NY · crash

The plastic headlights on my 1999 nissan are opaque. The light output is diminished at least 40%. The dealer wants $200 for replacement of plastic headlights. I then noticed that many cars that are over 5 years old have the same problem, diminished lighting due to poor plastic headlights. I hope you can get nissan and all other makes involved to replace the plastic headlights for free.