2004 Nissan Sentra: won't start

Filed Feb 8, 2012 · Fuel system · KY

Ever since I bought my car in aug. 2004 it has had a long crank problem. I took it back to the dealership not long after I bought the car for this problem and was told that there was nothing wrong with the car. They now tell my that the fuel pump is losing pressure and I need to have a fuel pump repair kit installed on my car at a cost of $550.00 to me. I had my car in the shop for another problem when they told me that I needed this repair kit for a long crank problem because the car does not start when you first turn the key. The same problem that I have had with the car since I bought it. I do not think I should have to pay for this repair since it is a problem that I have tried to get them to fix when it was under warranty.

Filed Dec 5, 2011 · Electrical · AZ

The vehicle was difficult to start and require multiple tries. The would jerk and felt like it was slipping out of gear but did not. Has completely stalled when slowing for stop light. On 12/5/11, would not crank at all. Per nissan service center, the crankshaft senor is failing; however, there is not recall for nissan sentra ser spec-v only 2004 sentras. All nissan sentras should be on the recall list including ser spec-vs. Concerned that there are other safety issues with nissan sentras that would also effect spec-v that are not being reported to spec-v owners.

Filed Jun 13, 2011 · Fuel system · 177,000 miles · PA

After driving my 2004 nissan sentra for awhile and shutting it off the engine will not start on the first try. It usually takes 2 or 3 tries to get it started. Also, if I turn off all the accessories it does start right up.

Filed May 17, 2011 · Fuel system · TX

After driving my car and turning the engine off for a few minutes or a few hours, the car will not start until the second or third turn of the ignition. The dealer replaced the fuel pump; however, within five months, the problem began again.

Filed Mar 15, 2011 · Fuel system · MA

I have a 2004 nissan sentra that has the "service engine soon" light on. I was unable to fill up my fuel tank because the gas spilled out, even though the tank registers 1/4 to 1/2 full. The gasoline starts to overflow, therefore I have to go slowly which takes me 10-15 minutes to fill in the tank. Also the engine does not start until after many cranks most of the times when the service engine light is on.

Filed Feb 15, 2011 · Fuel system · 127,000 miles · MA

This 2004 nissan sentra 1.8s has had issues when refueling ... The tank is hard to fill as station nozzles do not permit refueling the engine maintenance light is on & diagnostic code is 1446. When fill in the fuel tank the gasoline start to overflow, therefore I have to go slowly which takes me 10-15 minutes to fill in the tank this will be the second time I will have to have this repaired on the nissan engine does not start until after many cranks most of the times.

Filed Nov 11, 2010 · Fuel system · IL

Engine does not start until after many cranks most of the times. The engine maintenance light is on & diagnostic code is 1446. When fill in the fuel tank the gasoline start to overflow, therefore I have to go slowly which takes me 10-15 minutes to fill in the tank. I took the car to my mechanic & he told me he has to try to replace the evap vent control valve & see if the problem will go away. I'm not sure what to do, since then I've been reading on line about it, it seems to me there are other consumers like me have the same problem!!!

Filed Jun 25, 2010 · Engine · 108,000 miles · TX

2004 nissan sentra 1.8 I just hit 2 years with this car and still have another 2 years. Car does not start on first try. It over heats,it dies while in use,recently it started jerking really bad and RPM shot to 4,000 and wouldn't go past 20mph. I already had a new fuel pump put in and a new crankshaft sensor and new spark plugs. I just found out it has a blown head gasket. I cant afford this im a single mother of 3. Rack in pinion needs to be replaced even the mass air flow. Who knows what else?

Filed Jan 5, 2009 · Engine · 60,014 miles · MD

At first my car was hesitating while I was driving and then the check engine light came on. I was having trouble starting it and it would stall occasionally. I took it to a shop and the problem was resolved for a few weeks. Today my car stalled twice in one minute and would not start back up. I managed to pull it into a parking space at work and I tried to start it again in the afternoon. I took a few tries and then it stalled when I tried to back out. My car was shaking and it had a bad smell. I decided to park it and I will have it towed to a shop tomorrow.

Filed Aug 29, 2006 · Electrical · 42,000 miles · NY

Car was left at home for 4 days while on vacation. Upon return the vehicle would not turn over. It would crank, but would not start. Had vehicle towed to local shop who determined that the computer was at fault. He charged me the diagnostic fee of $90.00, printed out a page showing that there was a service bulletin on the matter and advised me to bring the vehicle back to nissan. Brought vehicle back and nissan wanted me to leave it with them so they could duplicate the problem. This was unacceptable since my daughter needs the vehicle for work. This problem only happened once, but reading what others have said it appears to be an uncorrected problem. Nissan should check into this...by the way, it took 2 weeks to get a service appointment with nissan.