2004 nissan sentra lost all power while driving. Consumer states that the vehicle completely shut down while driving 65 MPH. Mechanic determined the failure was the crankshaft sensor. *kb after the crankshaft sensor was replaced, the engine light illuminated and the vehicle would idle rough until it warmed up. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was determined the vehicle had a warped head. The mechanic informed the consumer there was a known problem that defective head bolts could cause the head to warp. The consumer believed the problems he experienced were related to the recall. The consumer contacted nissan and provided his vehicle identification number. Nissan stated his VIN was not included in the recall.
2004 Nissan Sentra engine complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan sentra. There was a recall on the engine and engine cooling system; however she was never notified. She has not experienced any failures related to the recall. The dealer advised her to contact the federal safety agency. Vehicle VIN number is included and was advised to call and report the issue, because her engine light has continue to come and hesitate to started on numerous occasions. The failure and current mileage was 61, 967.--ds
I have a 1.8 liter engine (nissan sentra) and it is experiencing the same problems that are listed on the federal safety agency campaign 06v242000 for the 2.5l engine. The 11/12/2007 is the third sensor failure and engine cutoff since june 2007. The dealership has replaced the same sensor each time, and I have been lucky to have been on fairly empty freeways at the time of the failure or I would have been in an accident.
My 2004 nissan sentra ser spec v showed the service engine soon light on august 28, 2007. A certified mechanic used a diagnostic tool to determine that the car had a malfunctioning crankshaft position sensor. Upon doing some research on the internet, I found that nissan has issued a recall on some 2003 and 2004 sentras and altimas with this problem. However, when I contacted my local dealership, I was informed that my car was not eligible for the recall warranty work and that the extended warranty I was given at the time of purchase does not cover this particular problem. If nissan has acknowledged this problem and my car is having the problem, why do they refuse to fix it?
Driving 65 on highway the vehicle stop running.
Just purchased my 2004 nissan sentra two weeks ago. The service engine light came on after I came home and remained on. The saleman told me he didn't think my car would pass an emission test. This leads me to believe he sold the car knowing there was a problem. I am taking into the nissan dealer in olympia but I told him I am not paying anything period. The car has only 22,000 miles and is under warranty but I feel he deceived me. The sales person is jay rolfs from associate fleets in seattle, wa.
Please refer to nissan campaign I.d. # p5202. I have a 2004 nissan sentra se-r spec v. At the end of august my car developed stalling and then outright cylinder (1) failure. Spark plug was removed and found to be extremely pitted and ground strap was hammered closed. Replaced plug, vacuumed cylinder and car ran fine for two weeks. The same problem developed on the way to work and spark plugs were removed and a second cylinder was found to have identical symptoms. The private mechanic I use advised me that there was a recall on this engine (ref. Above). I then drove vehicle to the local nissan dealer where they verified that the power valve was missing two of eight screws and this was the most probable cause of the cylinder failures. Filed claim with nissan customer service and was informed by regional representative that my VIN did not fall into the VIN recall range and that they would not honor the recall on my engine. As such, none of the recall troubleshooting was performed on my engine. I feel that my expenses should be reimbursed and, if required, my engine replaced free of charge since I have already suffered from the failure described in the recall. I'm sure that the service life of the pistons, valves, cylinder walls, and engine head associated with the failed spark plugs has been substantially reduced due to the pounding they took from the steel power valve screws. I believe that nissan knows that they have the identical problem with other VIN 2.5 liter engines and are refusing to fix them because they don't want to accept corporate liability for a known defect in even more of their engines. I have written to carlos ghosen and given nissan an opportunity to respond with no results to date. Please help me obtain the same rights and benefits of other nissan owners who fell under the protection of recall campaign p5202. Thank you.
Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle is at an idle in heavy traffic, the engine stalled and would not restart. The vehicle was pushed aside out of traffic, and after an extended period of time, the engine restarted. The vehicle was seen by a dealer who replaced the crank sensor. After the replacement, the problem persisted. The dealer could not find a probelm. Updated 09/13/06.
Situation recurring: long crank time before engine turns over and starts. This situation occurs when vehicle has been running for thirty minutes or more and is turned off and turned right back on as well as when vehicle sits overnight and is started in the morning. Problem!
1) car began to run rough/surging/stalling for no apparent reason. 2) something has entered the engine causing marks on piston top/cylinder bores and damaging the spark plug. 3) brought car to dealer and was told spark plugs and air filter were to blame. I changed spark plugs and air filter. This allowed car to run better but still runs rough/surges/won't idle properly. Brought car to local garage and they inspected cylinder bores and found damage to piston and a 2nd piston/spark plug. They informed me that there is a recall for sentra's but that my car was not included. This recall covers screws falling into motor. Called the dealer and was told the car needs to be reset because of the air filter was not an original replacement brand filter. When told about damages in motor there was no reply. When asked if there is a recall for my vehicle I was told there wasn't one. Called nissan and was told about a recall and that my car is covered but after further review they changed their mind and said that my car was not covered. My car is the same make/model/engine size as the recalled vehicles. I'm trying to get my car included in the recall.
I have a 2004 nissan sentra (1.8 engine, auto trans). On two occasions I have experienced the engine unexpectedly revving up while stopped at an intersection with my foot on the brake and not the accelerator. Several months ago, I was stopped at a traffic light, car in drive, foot on brake. The engine began steadily increasing the idle speed and the engine revved (with my foot ton the brake the whole time) to I would guess 2500-3000 rpms. Just as quickly, revving ceased and the engine returned to a normal idle speed. The increase and decrease in idle speed probably occurred over about 5-8 seconds. About two weeks ago, I had a similar episode, again while stopped at a light, with the car in drive and my foot on the break. This time, the engine began to rev at an even higher RPM rate. I put the car in neutral and the car revved violently at a rate that must have been approaching full throttle. It sort of revved full and then backed off slightly several times before I turned the ignition off. Once the engine shut off, I restarted the car and everything was back to normal. I took the car to the dealer and they could not duplicate the problem. They adjusted the idle but I have no confidence that the problem is resolved. This is a safety issue, it is my daughter's car, and I am concerned. I suspect a computer failure of some kind. Nissan must be pressured to resolve this issue.
2004 nissan sentra 1.8s: purchased new on 3/13/2004. Mileage 2060 - jersey city, nj: service engine soon light came on, brought to dealer, ECM reprogrammed, dealer did not know what caused the light to come on. Erratic/rough idling still persists, vehicle shut off once while refueling. Mileage, approx. 4725 - jersey city, nj: service engine soon light came on and went off intermittently, dealer refused to repair due to "no hard code is stored." erratic/rough idling persists. Vehicle shut off second time while parked. Began lemon law proceedings in new jersey. Mileage, 5370 - myrtle beach, sc: service engine soon light is on. Car is bucking in 1st gear (automatic), "mapp" gas or rotten egg smell (possibly excess sulfur) coming from exhaust. Error code p0171/p0174, air flow meter replaced with no further failures. Mileage, 5637 - charlotte, nc: service engine soon light is on. Vehicle now bucks at high speeds, especially when letting up on the accelerator. After prolonged highway driving, very erratic idle, at times almost reaching 0 rpms while parked. Dealer reset ECM, could not detect any failures. Arranged to change fuel pump but finally fuel pump was not changed. Vehicle driven back to new jersey with same failures as listed above. Since charlotte, nc service engine soon light has come on two times, and has gone away just as fast. I do not have much time to keep my only car (and new car) in and out of the dealership, since they refuse to provide a rental. My recommendation: want to stay alive, stay away from nissan cars and trucks.
I was driving down the road after having the car repaired twice already and then bolts fell out of the engine. This caused the car to stall the same as when the catalyst was burned up. The catalyst had been replaced along with the engine. I still have problems to this day with funny smells and rattles.
While driving 35 MPH engine stalled. As a result, vehicle lost power.
2004 nissan sentra. Born on date of april 2003. Bought in oct 2004. Currently has 4495 miles. Car stalled twice. Brought to dealership on 04/02/2004 to check for problem (4331 miles). No failure codes indicated in memory of computer. On april 8th the car was involved in an accident. Son has memory loss from stop sign to when car came to rest. He does not have full memory recall. It is coming back but is spotty. He currently recalls talking to a paramedic, a small bumping sensation and dashboard lights coming on (like when the car stalled before). Is there any other information about these cars? I know there is a recall for cars built from jan 2000 to march 2003 for cases of stalling. We got this car brand new. Only nissan has performed any mntc. Oil change.
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