While driving 20 MPH, the engine light illuminated then stalled. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause has yet to be determined.
2000 Nissan Sentra engine complaints
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While driving 65 MPH consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front. Airbag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer inspected the vehicle and noticed that the idle pulley had came off. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and dealer was not able to resolve the problem.
I have looked and found no recall on this poorly designed engine component. Plastic dipstick handle breaks. My car is a nissan 2000 sentra gxe 1.8: the plastic engine oil dipstick handle broke off, leaving the stainless steel stick inside the tube. I called my local nissan dealership service department for a method of extracting the defective part. I was told it would be 'very expensive' for the service shop to do, that I should try to 'figure it out' myself and 'let me know how you did it' if I was successful. The only oem replacement part for this item is an exact duplicate of the plastic handle type that broke, so I am not using that again! This plastic component is poorly designed and can permit the stainless steel 'stick' to be forced into the oil pan.
I brought my 2000 nissan sentra gxe to sears auto center for new tires on saturday morning. When the mechanic asked if my car needed an oil change, I said sure. When I returned to pick up my vehicle, the mechanic handed me two pieces, the plastic "o" ring and a bit of stem from my dipstick, and told me that the rest of my dipstick had slid down about six inches into the tube. Because plastic was still on one end, he could not get the stick out and sent me to my nissan dealer. The mechanic at nissan seemed surprised at what he saw. I asked him what needed to be done without my telling him what sears had said. The nissan mechanic and the sears mechanic concurred: not only was getting the dipstick out going to be a problem, but as it bounced around in the tube, it could drive its way through my oil pan and bust my crankshaft or cause the oil to back over the engine. Either way, the prospect is dim. How much to get the dipstick out? Due to nissan's design, the mechanic said that part of my engine was in the way of the oil pan and the labor alone would cost $300, an exorbitant sum for someone's stupidity. What happened to metal dipsticks? When I contacted nissan headquarters about this, I was told that my warranty period was over. I was very upset at this news considering that this problem would not manifest within the warranty period! Plastic takes a bit of time to be heat-damaged and snap like that, but when sitting right next to the engine manifold...well, duh! Right now, I am stuck with a broken dipstick, which may or may not make my car a fire-breathing death trap. Apparently my gripe with nissan is not isolated--just check out the griped from this website, also attached below. Http://www.broomeman.com/mt/archives/001156.html help! I don't think this should be my problem, but nissan doesn't think so.
Computer had to be replaced due to over heating because of defective lining material used in the casing housing the computer. *ph the consumer received a recall to replace the lining on the computer housing, the manufacturer refused to take responsibility for the damage that was done to the computer due to the overheating.
Consumer experienced the defect as stated in the recall pertaining to the "check engine" light illuminating. *ph the recall was for a defective engine control module (ECM) which may cause the vehicle to stall while driving.
Consumer received the federal safety agency recall 03v084000 concerning debris/ fire. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repairs. After repairs were done vehicle was taken back to the dealer three times. The first time deale rreplaced the catalytic converter. The second time they replaced the engine, and the third time dealer replaced both, the catalytic converter and engine.
Vehicle had been stalling unexpectedly for the past 10 months. Vehicle has been in the service department 7 times and the problem has gone unresolved.
Nissan dealership service diagnosed air flow meter failure - engine light on p0171 b1 fuel lean. Event happened at same time as when the crank sensor and ECM case recall work done except dealership claims separate - not part of covered recall work. Auto only has 64,889 miles and dealership claims engine trouble and repair over $600. Nissan dealership stated toyota slaes dealership should have noticed this during claimed 160 point inspection, as could not have happended in short time of my ownership. Toyota dealership who sold it also did not repair or disclose wheel recall and owner, in just one year of ownership, had to replace three flat/damaged and irrepairable tires as a result, out-of-pocket. Now for nissan to diagnose engine air flow meter failure at same time as other engine recalls is just too ironic timing. Believe should be part of these same related or another recall.
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.
Maf sensor is not working.
While driving 60 MPH the vehicle stalled intermittently. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician replaced the crank shaft sensor. Please provide any additional information.
Vehicle shut off completely and without prior warning while traveling on the highway. This problem occurred on several occasions. Dealer was aware of the problem. Several repair attempts were made but none of them were successful. *ak noise came from the right wheel area while driving. The dealer replaced all wheels per a safety campaign. The inside door handle was loose. The dealer replaced the door pad but that didn't remedy the problem. The rear passenger side bumper was loose. The dealer secured it. The radio was inoperative. The dealer special order a new radio. The right front window was inoperative from the main switch. *ph
I am the national technical advisor for jiffy lube international and I would like to file a defect concern regarding engine oil level dipstick failures. Since november 2002 to present, jiffy lube international has serviced approximately 13 (to current count-possibly more-currently researching for exact number) 2000-2001 nissan sentras w/1.8l engines ranging from 23,000 - 55,000 miles in which the engine oil level dipstick handle became seperated from the metal indicator inside the tube(as described in complaint#10010803 & 10023403). This happens on initial removal of the dipstick prior to servicing. Some of the vehicles were even 1st time customers to our service centers. There are also claims that I do not have accounted for because the stores are franchise owned and they handle there own claims. I do have all the customers personal & vehicle information if you would like to have it to investigate. The dealers that I have talked with state that they are unware of any concerns of this nature but are quick to propose a repair bill of $200-300.00 dollares everytime this happens. I would like someone from the federal safety agency to investigate and consult with nissan on what there take is on this matter and to see if they may issue a recall to where jiffy lube international could recoupe some of there losses, financially and from a customer standpoint. Please advise if I can offer anymore information regarding this matter. I appreciate your concern and look forward to your response. Ricky jackson jli national technical service advisor jiffy lube international, inc. A subsidiary of shell oil company tel: (713)546-4205 fax: (713)217-3083 email: [email protected] .
Consumer states that while driving and with no warning vehicle will stall, and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified.
Problems with sudden lurching and no response from accelerator when depressed. *mr the vehicle suddenly lurched forward,the tachometer dropped to zero. The consumer noticed a loss of speed. The consumer stepped on the accelerator and didn't get a response from the vehicle with difficulty steering and when the consumer attempted to brake and or park, neither responded. *scc
Problems with front lower control arms and defective pulley in engine. *mr the fuel pump was replaced at 17000 miles. The air conditioner would blow warm air intermittently. The dealer has appempted to repair the A/C several times but has nit been successful.
Noisy engine, while driving vehicle makes a clunky noise. Dealer notified.
Went out to check my oil and the plastic puller on the oil dip stick broke off as I removed it and the remaining part of the stick fell into the dip stick shaft and became lodged. My nissan dealer quoted me several hundred dollars to remove the dip stick.
Mfr# p1159 & the federal safety agency# 01 v 357 000/crank position sensor: consumer states while the vehicle was at the dealer for cutting off while driving. The technician stated that a manufacturer recall was on the vehicle concerning a "crank position senor". Consumer states that no recall notice was receiverd until after this incident occur. Nlm
Consumer states vehicle cut off while driving 65 MPH without warning. Vehicle taken to the dealer . Nlm
Vehicle smokes right after a oil change is done, this is due to the oil filter plug being right above catalytic converter. Consumer can actually hear the oil popping on the catalytic converter after the oil change is done.
My dealer failed to tell me that a needed repair was, actually, part of a formal recall. I found out about the recall after I had my car repaired. When my car exhibited the exact symptoms described in the crank position sensor recall, 01v357000.I called heritage nissan. They told me that, since I didn?t have an extended warranty, I would have to pay for any repairs to correct the problem I described. The dealer told me that any other mechanic/shop could probably see me sooner and that I may as well find someone local to my home. In the end, I paid $231.68 for what the dealer should have replaced free of charge. After finding out about the recall online, I wrote nissan national consumer affairs (letter dated june 24, 2002). To date, they have not replied to my letter. I would be happy to provide a copy of these materials to you, if needed.
While driving, consumer experienced a mechanical failure/malfunction, which forced him to cross over 2 lanes to the curb, damaging the passengers side, once the vehicle was towed, it was then determined that the cause of malfunction was a pending recall (01v2770000) in which the consumer was never notified.*jb dealer replaced crank sensor according to recall.
While driving home from work car stalled. After restarting the car had very little pick up and was no longer registering RPM's. The dealership said that the idler pulley had failed.
There is recall 01v35700 for stalling . Consumer took vehicle to dealership for recall repairs, but the remedy did not work, problem still occurs.
Nissan refuses to accept responsibility! No safety defect listed.
While traveling on highway vehicle shu down without prior warning. Engine check light came on.
While driving, consumer stated vehicle stalled, the RPM gauge stopped working, consumer was able to travel approx 5 miles then service engine light came on and vehicle completely shut off, when consumer brought vehicle in for service, dealer informed consumer there was a recall, 01v357, consumer had not received recall notice and felt dealer took no responsibility for neglecting to inform her of recall.
Engine cooling fan stopped working, and vehicle over heated. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated that they could no look at vehicle until 24th of this month. Please provide more information.
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