2000 Nissan Sentra engine and engine cooling problems
72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2000 Nissan Sentra — 42% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated on several occasions while attempting to start the vehicle in the morning, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the engine failed to turn over however, the vehicle was able to be started closer to the afternoon. The check…”
filed Oct 2, 2023
“Vehicle "jerks" when under load & throttle is applied. Replaced 4 ignition coils, & throttle position sensor. No change in vehicle's performance. Vehicle will also not accelerate over 3000 rpm's. Mechanic said I needed to contact nissan regarding applicable safety recall that was likely the…”
filed Dec 3, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN ELECTRIC VEHICLES, THE FRONT SUSPENSION TRANSVERSE LINK'S BALL JOINT BRACKET…Campaign 03V511000 · Dec 10, 2003
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR OR CAM…Campaign 03V455000 · Nov 17, 2003
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 1.8 LITER ENGINECampaign 01V357000 · Nov 16, 2001
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Sentra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sentra | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Sentra | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Sentra | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 Sentra | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 Sentra | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Sentra | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 Sentra | 8 | 6% |
| 2009 Sentra | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 Sentra | 10 | 6% |
| 2007 Sentra | 11 | 7% |
| 2006 Sentra | 14 | 12% |
| 2005 Sentra | 48 | 28% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Nissan Sentra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.