The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated on several occasions while attempting to start the vehicle in the morning, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the engine failed to turn over however, the vehicle was able to be started closer to the afternoon. The check engine warning light illuminated along with the “Service Engine Soon” message displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crank position sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was then informed of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 01V357000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. An undisclosed dealer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
2000 Nissan Sentra engine problems
77 complaints (45% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 62,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 77
- of this car's complaints
- 45%
- typical mileage
- 62,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 3
Which part fails
- Engine22
- Engine: gasoline14
- Exhaust system: emission control6
- Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor3
- Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys3
- Cooling system3
- Exhaust system2
- Exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Nissan Sentra engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Nissan Sentra engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On certain electric vehicles, the front suspension transverse link's ball joint bracket may break from stress concentration at a notch created by surface roughness and the shape of the material cut-line.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the bracket on these vehicles. Owner notification began december 15, 2003. Owners should contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 03V511000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor or cam position sensor may have an improper solder joint due to solder deformation caused by heat stress accelerated by the existence of flux residue during the soldering process.
- Risk
- This could cause the "service engine soon" warning light to come on, create a no start condition, cause reduced engine power, or cause the engine to stop running without warning during vehicle operation, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the crank position sensors. Camshaft position sensor(s), and in some cases, the variable timing control sensor(s). Vehicles involved in a previous recall campaign, 01v357, are also included in this new campaign. The replacement sensors used in that campaign are also affected. Owner notification began on december 22, 2003. Owners should contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261 or infiniti at 1‑800‑662‑6200.
Recall number 03V455000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a 1.8 liter engine. The engine could stop running while being driven due to a defective crank position sensor. This could also result in the "service engine soon" warning light coming on or reduced engine power.
- Risk
- If the engine stops running while the vehicle is in motion, it could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the crank position sensors. Owner notification began december 10, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 01V357000 · Recall details
What 2000 Nissan Sentra owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When driving long distance the car will just shut off and the brakes quit working
I am original owner of 2000 nissan sentra. Manifold catalytic failed smog check. I tried to purchase parts with dealer and they tell me that the part is no longer available with them or aftermarket. I want to hold them responsable for not having the parts for my vehicle.
Takata inflators: my car lost power and will not shift into od I need to know if there is a recall on it or whatever is wrong with it my car is a 2000 nissan sentra
The car shut of while driving at 65 MPH. The car restarted after 10 minutes drove about 2 miles and it shut of again. This time I called a mechanic and had the car towed to his shop. The mechanic indicated that it was a crankshaft and camshaft sensor issue. I have changed all other sensors on car. I was told that there was a recall on this car. I contacted nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261 and was told that there was nothing that they could do. Please advise!!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the engine light illuminated then the vehicle jerked and stalled. The contact also stated that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technician stated that the engine oxygen sensor had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 55,000.
Vehicle "jerks" when under load & throttle is applied. Replaced 4 ignition coils, & throttle position sensor. No change in vehicle's performance. Vehicle will also not accelerate over 3000 RPM's. Mechanic said I needed to contact nissan regarding applicable safety recall that was likely the problem, which I did. Nissan said there was no safety recalls applicable to my vehicle. I told mechanic this, & he insists that there most certainly is.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan sentra. The contact was driving approximately 20 MPH when she applied pressure to the brake pedal and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle as it resumed normal operation. The failure began to recur intermittently so the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the cam position sensor would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that her vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 90,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan sentra. The contact stated when driving 25 MPH and up or applying the brakes, the vehicle would sporadically stall with the illumination of the brake warning light. The vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) but the failure recurred following recall repairs. The dealer advised having a diagnostic performed on the vehicle at the contact's expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was reported to the manufacturer but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 150,000.
We had a 2000 nissan sentra gxe, with 83245 miles on the odometer. There were no issues with car and it had always been regularly serviced. On july 29, 2010 after a normal day's activities which involved driving to and from work and a short trip within town to and from the local swimming pool, it was as usual parked in the driveway of our home at 8pm. We locked the car and went into the house and were sitting down to dinner when at 8:20pm we noticed a large plume of smoke drift by the dining room window. When we went out to investigate we saw thick billowing smoke blowing out of the hood of the car. We could also see flames under the hood. The engine was on fire. We dialed 911 and the fire trucks rolled in. The firemen had difficulty opening the hood because the heat had fused the hood to the body and they had to punch holes in the side and use crowbars to pry the hood open. After a brief dousing with fire retardant foam, the firemen put out the flames within a few minutes. Once the flames were put out we could see that the entire engine compartment was a mass of burned plastic and rubber and charred and twisted metal. The insurance company has declared the car to be a total loss. Thankfully nobody was injured and our home was not damaged. We are shocked and dismayed that a supposedly reliable compact car could without any apparent reason burst into flames and die like this one did.
Questions about the 2000 Nissan Sentra engine
Does the 2000 Nissan Sentra have engine problems?
Owners have filed 77 complaints about the engine of the 2000 Nissan Sentra, 45% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2000 Nissan Sentra engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 62,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Nissan Sentra engine?
Yes, 3 recalls: 03V511000, 03V455000, 01V357000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Nissan Sentra have bad engine?
The Nissan Sentra model years with the most engine complaints are 2002 (153 complaints), 2001 (108 complaints) and 2003 (107 complaints).
Other 2000 Nissan Sentra problems
Electrical 29Airbags 16Brakes 11Suspension 11Acceleration 10Wheels 9Transmission 8Fuel system 5Tires 5Steering 4Body 3Driver assistance 3Seat belts 3Lights 1Locks 1Visibility 1
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