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2007 Nissan Sentra engine problems

22 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 52,500.

owner complaints
22
of this car's complaints
14%
typical mileage
52,500
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Engine
    5

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Nissan Sentra engine problems in other years

19901995200020052010201520202026

Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Nissan Sentra engine

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

Check engine light 7Stalling 6Engine failure 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2007 Nissan Sentra owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 4, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · GA · fire

I was approaching my driveway in front of my house and my vehicle had smoke eminating from a glove compartment area when I got out of the car and checked underneath the hood the car was on fire I got out just in time there was something wrong there could have been the engine fuel system I just recently had an oil change 2 weeks ago the incident April 2, 2022 I was in fear for my life because I had no signal from the car what was happened I had just recently had an oil change a week and a half before the incident I noticed that flames were starting to rise and massive flames of ire than fumes of smoke and all of a sudden the car started burning and then the exploded destroying the entire car. Fire Department was called Lieutenant Thompson and his staff came out to put out the fire and the car was towed away was nothing left but the frame. I can be reached at [XXX] my name is [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed May 19, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · CA · fire

Problem is cvt transmission. Transmission main seal leak. Whine, to loss in acceleration and power. At certain speed. Cvt internal belt flapping. Resulted in full shut down of vehicle while on highway. Caused speed control sensor and throttle body sensor to go out which started minor electrical fire in the engine compartment which could have resulted in great bodily injury and possibly hurting others if accident would have and very much could resulted in for sure. Multiple times to mechanic resulting in stress and out of pocket expensive currently with a mechanic now. Nissan cvt transmission...

Filed Jun 2, 2020 · Engine · 105,238 miles · PR · fire

Car was in motion when it begun sputtering and shaking as I accelerated. I drove back home, about 5 minutes, and opened the hood. Car was on and parked for the visual inspection. My partner put the car in reverse to see if I could see what could be causing the problem. The motor shook when it was put in reverse. Immediately something near the fuel lines started to emit smoke. It looked like aluminum foil. The car had a half tank of gas and gauges seemed normal. I turned off the car and went inside the house to get my tools. When I came out, the car was engulfed in flames coming from the motor. 9-1-1 was called and firefighters put out the fire in about 30 minutes. The fire spread rapidly and the car was destroyed when the fire was finally extinguished.

Filed Feb 18, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · SC

When driving there is a loud noise coming from front end and not sure why. Also alot of things with my front end is messed up it seems. The noise is one of the worst and also getting louder as time passes

Filed Oct 27, 2019 · Engine, Suspension · NC

Front struts leaking, passenger window sometime want roll up or down, engine timing problem, and now transmission CVT problem.all with end 160,000 miles. How many miles can you get out of a car now days. Guess manufacturers and making throw any car after 100,000 miles.now it just seating in my yard.

Filed Jan 31, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 100,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to display the accurate amount of fuel in the tank and the service engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Sep 12, 2016 · Engine · 1 miles · IL

The car turn on normal. Then after a few minutes on the city, the car started making a grinding noise coming out the bottom of the car. Also, I had the car in drive and it would not move forward.

Filed Aug 10, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 183,000 miles · AL · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 nissan sentra. While driving approximately 65 MPH on the highway, smoke entered the vehicle without warning. The contact was able to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road. The driver and two passengers exited the vehicle. A fire erupted from the front of the vehicle, under the vehicle, and near the rear. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report and a fire inspection report were filed. The vehicle was towed to a yard. The dealer was notified of the failure and provided no recommendations. The contact was to check with the manufacturer to determine if they may be able to diagnose the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 183,000.

Filed Sep 20, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 70,000 miles · LA

I warmed up my vehicle for approximately 3 minutes and drove as I normally do than as I came to a stop sign and stopped. As I pressed my accelerator pedal the car was off. I checked the RPM and I was at zero (0). My CVT jerks me and passengers and it hesitates and turns off in reverse. This car will cut off regardless if in drive or reverse.the CVT needs to be recalled before an incident occurs that could affect our safety on the road someone help. Please. Nissan needs to recall the faulty CVT transmissions they whine and overheat alot.my CVT warranty was extended to 10yrs 120,000 miles.no more nissans for me. Or CVT transmissions ever.

Filed Mar 11, 2014 · Engine · 11,200 miles · PA

While at a red light waiting for it to turn green the engine sputtered, the RPM's revved up really high, then the engine suddenly cut off. Luckily my husband, who was driving, was on a city street at the time but had to eventually cross a bridge and was extremely nervous doing so. I have a scheduled appointment at my local nissan dealer to diagnose the problem. This is a scary situation and causes extreme anxiety in me knowing that the engine could cut off at any moment and possibly causing a crash and/or fatality.

Questions about the 2007 Nissan Sentra engine

Does the 2007 Nissan Sentra have engine problems?

Owners have filed 22 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Nissan Sentra, 14% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2007 Nissan Sentra engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 52,500 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Nissan Sentra engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

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 2007 Nissan Sentra problems

Airbags 41Steering 30Brakes 20Transmission 17Electrical 11Suspension 11Fuel system 10Tires 10Acceleration 8Body 5Wheels 4Seat belts 3Visibility 3Driver assistance 1

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