2001 Nissan Sentra: sudden loss of power

Filed Jul 12, 2019 · Engine · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator flashed and then remained lit. Multiple independent mechanics inspected the vehicle, checked the diagnostic trouble codes, and indicated that the mass air flow sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact experienced a no crank to start condition, reduced engine power, and the vehicle stalled intermittently. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) and 01v357000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the failure experienced was the same as listed in the recall campaigns. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and had not verified if the part was still available or if a newly designed part had been developed. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Aug 1, 2016 · Engine · 95,000 miles · KS

Was driving at a speed of around 45 MPH on a busy colorado roadway and the car all of the sudden stalled. Lost engine power, power steering and brakes. Luckily coasted to the shoulder. The car had to be towed to an automotive shop. It was diagnosed and it was determined the crankshaft and camshaft sensors had failed. I called nissan on 7/12/2016 and reported this safety issue (reference number 22954833). On 7/14/2016 I talked to [xxx] at nissan and he said this was recalled in 2003 and an already closed recall. I asked him if he was going to report this incident to nissan engineers department, because it is a safety issue and a recent recall issue. I stated that because the car stalled while driving that put people?s lives at risk. I asked the nissan representative [xxx] if there have been any other complaints with this car's model about the fact that the crankshaft and camshaft sensors are still failing. He said he didn't know. The nissan representative [xxx] stated to me that with the age of the car this is expected to happen with these parts. I stated to him that because the crankshaft and camshaft sensors are still failing, therefore causing a car to stall while driving is a safety issue and should be reported. He said he was not going to report it to anyone. I stated I was going to report it to the federal safety agency, because it is a safety issue and they need to know the issue still exists from their previous recall. The nissan representative [xxx] then stated if you want to contact them go ahead. Please take my submission seriously. If this was recalled in the past and is still happening I fear people's lives are at risk. I hope you have a database that keeps these complaints compiled and if this is happening to other people please get these recalled so the problem can be resolved and no lives are lost. Thank you for your time, I appreciate it. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 8, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 115,000 miles · PA

Was driving with children in the car on the highway home from work, and car shut off and stalled. Losing all power, and making it hard to steer off the road. Took it to a local car shop, they had told me there was a recall regarding this issue. And call nissan consumer affairs and they had told me there were no open claims .

Filed Aug 13, 2014 · Engine · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan sentra. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH the vehicle stalled and lost power. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Aug 18, 2006 · Electrical · 65,100 miles · MI

I own a 2001 nissan sentra. Several months ago, the horn stopped working. We finally took it in to our local mechanic and he called saying the horn works, the fuse is fine and the relay works, but somewhere between the fuse and the relay, it's losing power; likely a short in the wire. But they said it is wired in such a convoluted way that it's going to take another 2 hours to find the right wire and fix. I found this in an internet message board: "just curious if any others have issues with their 00-06 sentra horns...meaning you hit your horn or key fob and no sound from the horn? I had my 2001 se fixed around 60,xxx...found out from nissan that the wires are a bit short running to the horn speaker...I think the wiring goes under the radiator. It gets stressed and rubs somewhere and due to corrosion or total breakage the horn then no longer functions. The part I'm pissed about is that now at 68k the problem is once again back. I know according to my father who use to work for a company that provides technical support to private garages around the u.s. That this in fact is a common problem with these sentra's, but according to nissan does not require an ntsb. Safety feature in my opinion. Nissan says I'll have to bring it in and pay for diagnosis. I think I call the regional manager. Twice I've had someone almost hit me and I have no horn. ''nissan said check the fuse...their typical response. After talking at length to the nissan dealer that last fixed this issue they finally gave up and said it sounded like the same issue was back." after this, I called my local nissan repair shop (517 393-5700) and spoke with the service manager. After telling him the problem, he put me on hold and checked their records. He indicated to me that yes, this is a problem with this make/model of nissan, but that there was nothing nissan nor they could do re: fixing the horn which is caused by an admittedly poorly designed horn wiring system.

Filed Aug 16, 2002 · Engine, Steering · NJ

While driving 60mph engine cut off, causing loss of power steering .