2005 Nissan Sentra fuel system, gasoline problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2005 Nissan Sentra — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While heading to work, my car lost power due to a screw from a power intake valve (butterfly valve as the dealership referred to it) coming loose and falling inside the #1 cylinder chamber. Inside the chamber, the piston quickly bent the spark plug electrodes together causing the car to shut off…”
filed Jun 9, 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan sentra. The contact stated that gasoline spilled onto the ground before the fuel tank was filled to its capacity. The failure recurred on several occasions. The manufacturer was notified and did not provide a remedy. The failure was not diagnosed by a dealer or…”
filed May 20, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A VAPOR HOSE LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT HAVE BEEN…Campaign 05V269000 · Jun 7, 2005
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Sentra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Sentra | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Sentra | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Sentra | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Sentra | 3 | 0% |
| 2012 Sentra | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Sentra | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 Sentra | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 Sentra | 9 | 8% |
| 2004 Sentra | 25 | 13% |
| 2003 Sentra | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 Sentra | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 Sentra | 4 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 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.