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2005 Nissan Sentra engine problems

78 complaints (46% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 76,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
78
of this car's complaints
46%
typical mileage
76,000
crashes
1
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Engine
    17
  • Cooling system
    6
  • Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
    1
  • Exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)
    1
  • Exhaust system
    1
  • Engine: gasoline
    1
  • Cooling system: radiator assembly
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Nissan Sentra engine problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Nissan Sentra engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Check engine light 27Stalling 15Overheating 14Won't start 9Misfire 8Engine failure 7Loss of power 6

Related recalls

Engine and engine coolingReported November 14, 2007 · 653,910 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor.
Risk
If the interruption in the signal from the crankshaft position sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ECM) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the ECM free of charge. Certain my 2006 altimas which have been previously remedied under recall campaign 06v223 (nissan r0606) are not included in this recall since the reprogramming for 06v223 also included this reprogramming. The recall began on december 31, 2007. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.

Recall number 07V527000 · Recall details

What 2005 Nissan Sentra owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 8, 2021 · Engine · CA

Do not pass smog. Unknown reason.

Filed Feb 22, 2021 · Engine · 126,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan sentra. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle loss motive power without warning. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer nissan of vacaville (671 orange dr, vacaville, ca 95687, (707) 474-4846) where it was diagnosed with needing the crankshaft sensor to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not including in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.

Filed Sep 16, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 64,000 miles · FL

I brought my car into the dealership for service and they said it has a blown head gasket.they also said that it would cost $2500 and this car only has 64000 miles on it.the dealer said that this is a known issue with the 2005 nissan sentra 1.8 engine.

Filed Jul 29, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 166,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan sentra. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Banister nissan of chesapeake (located at 930 n battlefield blvd, chesapeake, va 23320, (757) 214-6342) was contacted and a diagnostic appointment was scheduled and still pending. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 166,000. Piir = y.

Filed Jun 22, 2018 · Engine · 181,200 miles · NC

I was sitting a stop light in traffic and my car cut off and would not cut back on. I was obstructing traffic and could not move. Had to have a stranger help me push the car off the road in busy highway lunchtime traffic to a nearby parking lot. Then had car towed to mechanic. Diagnosed as a faulty crankshaft position sensor that overheated and caused vehicle to shut down. This should be part of warranty 07v527000. But my VIN is not listed, even though it fits the description of the known issue exactly so I was told by nissan there is nothing they will do.

Filed Jun 4, 2018 · Engine · 131,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan sentra. While driving 75 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The service engine and oil warning indicators illuminated after the failure occurred. The contact pulled the vehicle off the road, restarted the engine, and drove home at a very low speed. The contact diagnosed the vehicle himself and located a 'p03355' failure code regarding the crank shaft sensor. The vehicle was taken to first team nissan (6520 peters creek road, roanoke, va 24019, (540)-362-4800) and a failure code was located at the crank shaft sensor. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000.

Filed Mar 1, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 76,000 miles · WA

My daughter was driving down the freeway and slowed down going so me ral road tracks and the. Car stalled, it scared her a lot being she was on the freeway, she was abel to pull over half scared to death because the steering wheel got stiff not knowing the car had stalled and as you know when a car stalles and your ignition is on on all your warning lights cycle in the middle of a busy freeway, she was very fortunate she did not have a accident, this happened all of a sudden, had never done it before, my son took it to get it checked at a parts store and said it had a bad battery so he replaced it. She's a college student, after night class was going back to her apartment, getting off the freeway on to the ramp came to a light and turned green so she did not have to stop as she was turning car stalled again in the middle of the intersection, she panicked because she thought a car or truck would rear end her in the middle of the intersection. Car stalled and did not want to start for a few minutes until it finally srated and was able to get home. Did ot want to take any chances took it to the dealer next day and diagnostic was the crankshaft sensor was bad, seems to be working fine, I hope she does not have to go through that experience ever again. What really bothers me is that she could of had a very serious accident and now I go online and find out that there is hundreds of people going through the same experience and nissan does not cover this defect that they say only certain models or engine size were in there recall cost over $300.00 dollars to get it fixed, plus my car also has a other defect witch some times has a hard time starting because fuel pump looses pressure, they say there is a repair kit you can buy to fix the problem, but it is a defect and should be recalled, it cost about thorpe same amount as if you were to replace the whole fuel pump.

Filed Aug 2, 2016 · Engine · 75,000 miles · NY

My nissan 2005 sentra completely died at 75000 miles. The car gave no warning just completely did not start one morning. Took it the repair shop and the technician advised me that one of the engine cylinders wasn't firing and it would cost 1600 to repair. My complaint is how can a vehicle that has been serviced at it's proper servicing intervals and under 100 k miles possibly have engine issues. My vehicle now outside of the warranty sits in my driveway collecting dust. I have done research online and have come to the understanding that many nissan sentra 05 owners have also experienced the same problem which clearly indicates fault from the manufacturer ( nissan). This was my very first brand new vehicle that I purchased from nissan. I also currently purchased a nissan maximal 09 which I took a leap of faith thinking I was getting a better quality vehicle in comparison to the sentra and now this vehicle has started also started to give me problems ( steering lock module) another defective part from the manufacturer. In which I had to come out of pocket $ 1000 to fix. This experience with nissan has LED me to have a bad taste in my mouth in the overall quality and customer satisfaction of nissan products. I will not be a repeat customer and advised all car buyers to do their research before making a purchase

Filed Jul 26, 2016 · Engine · 166,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan sentra. While driving on the interstate at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost power and all of the sensor lights illuminated. The vehicle was pulled onto the left shoulder. The vehicle restarted and was driven approximately one mile; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who diagnosed that the crank shaft sensor had to be replaced due to overheating. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v527000 (engine, engine cooling). The failure mileage was 166,000...updated 11/17/16 *bf status request. Updated 11/22/16.*jb ...updated 08/02/17 *bf

Filed Jun 5, 2016 · Engine · 30 miles · MO

Engine light has been on for at least 2yrs or longer. The vehicle is running hot. I've replaced the thermostat, water pump, radiator, throttle body, etc. I've spent hundreds of dollars. Nissan needs to stand behind their products, and correct this madness. Then want to say because you don't have a warranty nothing could be done. Too many people has reported this similar issue to now take action and classify this as a recall to their expense. The consumer has spent enough money to try and correct this headache, and still not have the matter corrected. My vehicle still runs hot, and it's terrifying to watch that needle move constantly in the hot area of the gauge as I drive the highway, and streets everyday.

Questions about the 2005 Nissan Sentra engine

Does the 2005 Nissan Sentra have engine problems?

Owners have filed 78 complaints about the engine of the 2005 Nissan Sentra, 46% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2005 Nissan Sentra engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 76,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Nissan Sentra engine?

Yes, 1 recall: 07V527000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Nissan Sentra have bad engine?

The Nissan Sentra model years with the most engine complaints are 2002 (153 complaints), 2001 (108 complaints) and 2003 (107 complaints).

Other 2005 Nissan Sentra problems

Fuel system 37Airbags 21Electrical 17Brakes 12Transmission 10Acceleration 5Visibility 4Body 3Driver assistance 3Seat belts 3Steering 3Suspension 3Locks 2Tires 2Seats 1

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