The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH and exiting the highway, the vehicle decelerated and then lost motive power. The vehicle lost power steering and braking functionality; additionally, the instrument panel went blank. The contact pulled safely off the road and the vehicle would not restart. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts and drove back to his residence. The contact who is an independent mechanic, diagnosed the vehicle with a crankshaft position sensor code (P0335). The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched the failure online and discovered the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 07V527000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) which he linked to the failure. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.
2006 Nissan Sentra: sudden loss of power
5 of the 116 complaints about the 2006 Nissan Sentra describe sudden loss of power.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 139,000
- recalls
- 2
Sudden loss of power by model year
What owners say
I have a 2006 nissan sentra s 1.8 l. I had the crankshaft position sensor replaced a month ago due to an issue with the engine losing power. It happens mostly after the engine has reached a certain level of heat. My issue returned only a few days later after the replacement. It will come close to shutting off sitting at a stop sign or stop light. It will also lose acceleration over 3000 RPM. It will stop running if left in idle for an extended period of time. I noticed a similar recall on the 2.5l version of the same vehicle. I contacted nissan to see if it would be covered under this recall and they refused to cover it. I have talked to other owners of the same model and they have told me they have replaced the fuel pump and cps many times to no avail. I believe there is a definite safety issue in this car that could easily lead to an accident. I do not understand why it isn't covered under the recall that affects the similar 2.5l version of the model. My vehicle is at 139,890 miles. It has had the sensor replaced at around 75,000 miles and around 100,000 miles.
I was driving on the highway and suddenly lost engine power and car shut off and would not restart immediately. After waiting approximately 5 minutes the car restarted. There were a total of three different incidents ( so far) of this happening to my car. I had it checked by a mechanic and nothing could be found to be wrong ( no codes came up). I did some research and discovered that nissan had recalled vehicles for the same issue ( cam shaft and crank sensors overheating) . I called nissan and was told that even though my vehicle appears to have the same issue it is not part of the recall. However, it is part of the massive airbag recall which makes this even more of a deadly concern..nissan needs to recall all VIN numbers that are having this shut off issue. When I called they were very standoffish and unhelpful. I am not in a position to pay for costly repairs especially when it is an issue that needs to be addressed and recalled by nissan....updated 08/25/15*bf the consumer has since traded the vehicle. Updated 09/08/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan sentra. While driving at an unknown speed, the engine lost power without warning. While inspecting the vehicle, the exhaust header was removed and pieces of catalyst debris in the exhaust pipes connected to the engine were discovered. The vehicle was not included in any recalls related to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000.
When driving my car at 49 MPH in a quick avenue was shut down and the car lost power in the system acelaracion, I had to stop and re-start the car; acceleration pedal did not respond when I driving, has happened to me several times, and I had to change the electronic throttle body and in the mechanical service with the scanner delte fault codes.
Service bulletins that may apply
- OBD II evap
- Free Oil Change Specific Vehicles Subject to the Takata Recall Detailed Information To help accelerate...
- Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ecu/ECM)
- Service information
- Nissan: the engine cranks longer than 3 seconds when starting
- Airflowmeter service.
- Long engine crank time before start
- MIL on with DTC U1000 or U1010 stored in engine control unit
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- 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
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines may experience excessive engine oil consumption as a result of improper performance of the piston rings.
- Risk
- If the oil is not maintained at least at the minimum level, engine damage can occur and in extreme cases result in an engine fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the electronic control module (ECM or engine computer). Your vehicle will also be inspected to determine if it has been consuming engine oil at a higher than normal rate. In a small percentage of vehicles, engine replacement will be needed. On june 9, 2006, nissan notified owners of the possibility of excessive oil consumption and the importance of maintaining the oil at a proper level. Follow-up letter to owners advising them of the status of the recall was sent during august 2006. Followup letter to owners was sent on november 15, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 06V223000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2006 Nissan Sentra loss of power
Is sudden loss of power a common problem on the 2006 Nissan Sentra?
5 of 116 owner complaints about the 2006 Nissan Sentra (4%) mention sudden loss of power. The model year with the most reports is 2013.
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There are 2 recalls and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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