2005 Nissan Sentra: won't start

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 Mar 25, 2014 · Engine · 70,000 miles · CA

As I was driving on the freeway the vehicle lost power and shut off on me. Car wont start. Blown head gasket and engine problems.

Filed Jul 1, 2012 · Engine · 112,000 miles · VA

I bought this car new in 2005. Shortly after I purchased this car, I noticed that it was hard to start on some occasions. I thought it was a problem with the battery and thought nothing of it and would just replace the battery when it died. On the june 30, 2012, the car would not start at all. Took it to a place to have fixed and was told the head gasket had a hole in it and my coolant was leaking in one of the piston chambers. When the tech explained what happened to the car when I start it up, it was exactly what I have been experiencing with this car for a very long time. I told him that this was an older car problem and he relayed to me that this was a common problem with this car. This is a very expensive repair and should have been fixed by nissan as it seems to be a flaw in its design. Will never buy another nissan again.

Filed Jul 6, 2011 · Engine · 70,000 miles · CA

After the car had been having trouble with overhead, the thermostat, engine belts, and water pump were replaced april 30, 2011. Approximately two weeks later, the car would no longer start. The mechanic said this no start condition and the previous problems with the thermostat/coolant were due to a head gasket problem. The head gasket is faulty and many others have had this problem. The car has only 70,000 miles and should not be having this type of problem. The car was bought new, had been well cared for and the only problems have been caused by the faulty head gasket.

Filed Mar 28, 2011 · Engine · 54,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and was taken to the dealer for inspection. The dealer advised that the timing chain and head gasket would need replacing. There were no recalls for the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was advised that they would assist with fifty percent of the repair costs but the contact declined. The failure mileage was 54,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2010 · Engine · 65,780 miles · AR

I have a 2005 nissan sentra (VIN #[xxx] ) that has blown a head gasket at 65,000 miles. On march 15 I noticed my car had trouble starting, engine would turn over but not catch. It did start, however, so I drove home, called a mech and scheduled an appt for the 17th. On the 16th my car would not start and had to be towed to the mech. This mech ran diagnostics and discovered a blown head gasket. Asked me what other symptoms I had been having..there were none. I then had the car towed to another mechanic -- for a second opinion -- since my 1st mechanic was surprised and a bit shocked that the head gasket would go bad this early in the life of my car. The 2nd mechanic diagnosed the samething and was also shocked it was the head gasket since head gaskets normally last well over 100,000 miles. I called the local nissan dealership and was told a) that the head gasket is only covered under warranty up to 60,000 miles and b) that had I taken better care of my car, this would not have happened. I do take excellent care of my car.. I'm actually a bit anal about getting the recommended oil changes and have the records to prove it. Told him this and essentially he blew me off. Interestingly, he was the only one not surprised that the head gasket had blown. In my research since then, I have discovered that the #1 complaint for the 2005 nissan sentra is a blown head gasket between 65,000 and 75,000 miles. It would appear to me that nissan knew they used a defective part but 'covered themselves' by only covering it up to 60,000 miles. They admitted that their other 'models' do not have this problem (though I did not get this in writing) and actually tried to sell me another nissan. While this was not dangerous to me, as it happened in the safety of my garage, had it happened on the road it could have had a much different outcome. I'm out lots of money (approx $1,200) and after a week still do not have a running car. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 27, 2008 · Engine · TN

I have a 2005 nissan sentra in april 2006. Since february 2008, I have had the same continuous problem. I get in my car and it simply will not start. I bought the car from toyota and took it to them to fix it. They were unable to fix it and they sent it to nissan. When toyota tried to fix it they told me it was bad gas, that didn't fix the problem, they then said it was a starter, they put a starter on it, that didn't fix the problem. When nissan got it, they fixed something, I really don't remember at this point. A few months later, the cart wouldn't start again, took it back to nissan, they said it was a head gasket, they fixed it. Saturday when to get in my car, it wouldn't start. It eventually started later on that day. Been driving the car. This morning (4 days later) car will not start. I am at my wits end. I bought a new car because my old car was unreliable. Now my new car is just as unreliable. Bought a nissan because supposedly it is a really good car. So far, not convinced. I now have to pay to have the car fixed because it not under warranty any longer. I am really going to have to have a heart to heart talk with nissan regarding this continuous problem.

Filed Nov 25, 2007 · Engine · AZ

I have a 2005 nissan sentra. I've had it for a year when it started squealing under the hood, it also would shake for at least 5 minutes everytime I started it in the morning. Eventually the car wouldn't start and I was told I needed a new engine. The gauges didn't warn me of any problems before hand. I took the car for regular services, always on time for oil changes. The cd player was also replaced once and still doesn't work. The car no longer has warranty and I don't have the money for a new engine at this point in time.

Filed Mar 8, 2007 · Engine · CA

I brought my 05 nissan sentra in march 2005. I have taken my car in for regular visits, and every time for a year everything seemed fine. Then in april of 2006 my car wouldn't start. I took the vehicle to the mossy nissan on mile of cars in national city (where I purchased the vehicle) two and each time they said they fixed it. The third time I took it back because it wouldn't start they said that I needed a new engine! And wanted me to pay for it. I was pregnant on bed rest and having to argue with the dealership and nissan corp. That regular maintenance never revealed any problems and that if there were problems they should have caught them. I informed that they did not have to honor the 60 month warranty that I had I would just sue them. After having my husband parents argue with them because the stress during my pregnancy was just too much. They agreed to pay for the new engine. So far so good for almost another year and now the car's service engine soon keeps coming on the car is at the dealer today for the 3rd time. The car stalls out. The service man just left a message on my phone and is now saying the reason for the problem is the sensor is off?! Whatever .. I am going to go pick it up .. If the problem happens again I am going to have my boss who's spouse is a lemon law attorney get involved.