While driving, the check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained until the vehicle was turned off. The consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic was not able to duplicate the problem. *ak other failed parts were: electronic control module, catalytic converter, electrical coil, and the crank sensor. *sc
2001 Nissan Sentra engine complaints
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My 2001 nissan sentra se 2.0 litre is in the habit of "dying" while traveling. If there were no shoulder to pull onto and restart the car a serious rear end collision would occur. Nissan wants me to pay for repairs and will reimburse me if the 2.0 liter engine receives a recall like the 1.8 and 2.5 liter engines did for the same scenario. What gives?
The engine completely stopped in the middle of the road and wouldn't restart. *ph the problem was related to the engine sensor. The vehicle would lurch forward. *sc the consumer received a recall notice two after the incident regarding an engine sensor. The consumer was also told the vehicle needed a new transmission.
While driving, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, who performed a diagnostic test to determine the cause of the problem. *ak the consumer believed the problems associated with the vehicle were related to recall 03v455000 and 03v477000.
Oil dipstick handle cracks off leaving dipstick stuck in engine. The handle is plastic in a hot area being the engine and has a weak point on it. This is a common problem. See discussion board http://www.broomeman.com/mt/archives/001156.html.
On december 28, 2003, my 2001 nissan sentra caught on fire while driving through reno nevada. Another car brought to our attention that our car was on fire. When my daughter pulled over and opened the hood, she noticed a small fire in the rear of the engine. She managed to put the fire out with water. Upon inspection at the nissan dealership in nevada, they noted some object was caught between the catalytic converter and the car frame. The fire melted one cv boot.
My engine failed again while driving 70 mphs on the freeway, the very day after the car had been repaired for yet another defect sensor. It was a miracle I did not crash and kill anyone including myself. Each and every time I have taken the car in, I have requested it be checked for a short in the wiring. Each time I was told no. I later learned thar meant if it didn't show up on the computer, then they wouldn't look for it specifically. Following the latest hazard, I got in nissan's face. Nissan found a defect oxygen sensor this time. Upon retesting the vehicle, the emc (the brain of the vehicle) was found to be defective. I was also told had I driven the car any longer, the air conditioning unit would have blown too. Well, that explains all the lousy gas mileage this past year. So, here it is a week later and my vehicle remains in the shop with a back ordered emc with no available stock date in sight. I am renting a vehicle and am receiving very little assistance from nissan as to getting a rental vehicle in the meantime. I am quite concerned I have purchased a brand new spanking yellow lemon. I am quite concerned this vehicle, even with a new emc, will produce other defective sensors once the warranty has expired due to wear and tear from the old one. There are 45 sensors in the vehicle and only 5-10 have blown so far. I am quite certain others are close to failure too. I am just as concerned when both the nissan representative and the service manager told me this part has been on back order for a very long time as so many vehicles have endured this problme, that the vehicle has not yet been recalled.
I have received only one recall request on my vehicle since I have owned it in 2001. There are now several recalls on my vehicle make and model. I have the problems with my vehicle that are described in a couple of the different recalls. I called nissan to find out why I was never notified of the recalls listed. They informed me that my vehicle because of the VIN number did not fall under the recall. I explained that I have the exact problem described in the recall. The told me that I am just having the same problem and it has nothing to do with the recall.
Car died in intersection due to faulty sensor. Many sentras have been recalled for this exact problem, mine is not one of them. Nissan will not replace my sensors.
Car died in intersection, for the second time, due to faulty sensors. Many sentras have been recalled for this exact problem, mine is not one of them. Nissan will not replace my sensors.
While the vehicle was parked with the engine running it stalled without warning. The consumer attempted to restart the vehicle several time, but the engine would not restart. The dealer was notified and stated that the crank position sensor needed to be replaced under recall 01v357000. *ak the consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall. The consumer stated that his vehicle was manufactured 7 days after the recall ended.
While checking the engine oil part of the dip stick got stuck inside the oil compartment, and consumer was unable to remove the stick.
While driving at 35 MPH vehicle stalled and shut down in the middle of the highway. Before total shut down steering wheel and brakes locked up, almost resulting in an accident. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who in turn informed the consumer that the crank positioning sensor was defective. There was a recall on this vehicle, but not for consumer's VIN number. The dealer wanted to charge consumer for recall repairs. Manufacturer was notified of the problem.
The consumer was informed of the recall for the crank position sensor 01 v 357 000 after the vehicle experienced the defect.
Received recall notice 01v357000. Consumer's "engine" light is illuminated, but the dealer states that the vehicle's problem has nothing to do with the recall and is a warranty issue. Therefore, the dealer is refusing to service, free of charge, under recall.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with a recall notice.also stated that the recall notice stated that the engine may stop while driving the vehicle also that the engine light may come on.dealer was contacted and is telling the consumer that the recall has nothing to do with the vehicle having the same problems.manufacture was contacted and told the consumer the same thing that the dealer stated.
While driving at 35 MPH, with no warning the vehicle stalled, and it was difficult to control the vehicle. The dealer notified. *ak the vehicle would crank but not start. The dealer found the sensor circuit cam and crank sensor were bad and replaced them. Recall #01v357000
Vehicle experienced the same defect with its crank position sensor as stated in recall 01 v 357 000 , but the dealership doesn't know if the this vehicle is included due to VIN, and consumer was never notified.
Vehicle experienced the same defect with its crank position sensor as stated in recall 01 v 357 000 . Dealership doesn't know if this vehicle is included due to VIN ,and the consumer was never notified.
The consumers vehicle experienced symptoms of a recall related to a crank position sensor but hte vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
Defective crank position sensor, which caused engine to cease twice while driving. Car was towed to dealer, who said they would look at it. Meanwhile, went to nissan website and found the exact cause. I then called nissan consumer affairs and was informed my car should have been recalled. I then called dealer's svc mgr, who said he wasn't sure. I told him I spoke with their consumer dept and they confirmed the car had a recall problem. He called back 2 hrs later and said my car was fixed. I asked about the $65 towing refund. He said to call nissan consumer affairs. All owners of 2001 nissan should immediately be notified of this danger.
The vehicles VIN was not included in a recall related to the camshaft sensors which caused the vehicle to stall while driving (recall number 01v-357000). *mr *scc
Consumer requesting refund for crank position sensor repair. *mr the consumer was told her vehicle was not included in the recall.
The vehicle stalled, due to a defective crank position sensor.
The vehicle stalled without warning.*jb dealership replaced crank position sensor.
When a turn was made, the front passenger side wheel impacted the curb. Which resulted in the pulley bolt breaking.
The crank sensor was replaced.
While traveling about 60mph on the highway without prior warning. The vehicle shut down and there was a ticking noise coming from underneath the vehicle. The dealership is aware of the problem. Ts
While I was driving down the highway the engine stopped running and the service engine warning light came on. It was very hard to steer while traveling that speed and to get acroos the traffic so I could pull off of the highway. I had to have it towed to pat peck nissan in gulfport, mississippi. They fixed the car and said that it was the crank position sensor. I asked if there was a recall on this and they said no. After I got home I looked on your website and found that there is a recall on this for the 2001 nissan sentra manufactured on january 2000 through may 2001. The manufactured date on my car is april of 2001. I called nissan and they said that my car did not qualify for the recall. I do not understand if my car is in the manufactured date why it does not qualify. This could have caused a serious accident, not only me but the other drivers around me. Please take a look at this and see if the recall was overlooked before someone is serious injured. Thanks for your time. Kevin carpenter dt
While driving 60mph engine cut off, causing loss of power steering .
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