2000 Nissan Sentra Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 171 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2000 Nissan Sentra, 3% of the 171 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Check engine light on. Dealer stated bad mass air flow sensor due to after market air filter. Stp filter(manufacturer states filter meets or exceeds Nissan specs.) first price quote from dealer for repair $800 plus. (matrix pricing?) second price $565 (list price on part,plus labor) when I questioned the pricing difference with Nissan, they said dealers can charge any price they want for parts. They don't have to follow list pricing! Seems like a poor way to treat customers. I ended up getting the part through a Nissan dealer in arizona for $365, installed it in five minutes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10100577, filed 2004-11, 45,000 miles“2000 Nissan Sentra gxe air flow meter began failing at 52,500 miles causing the car to cut off during deceleration or at stops. Nissan does not cover this part after 36,000. The part alone reportedly costs over $700. Nissan's shoddy parts are a significant safety issue and should be replaced by the company as they should last for at least 100,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10039515, filed 2003-09, 52,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle with the headlights activated, the headlights and the turn signal lights failed to illuminate. The contact also stated that while refueling, the vehicle fuel would spill out of from the fuel neck, although the fuel tank was not full. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10617995, filed 2014-07, 80,000 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 10% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 6 | 3% |
| 2018 | 7 | 4% |
| 2017 | 7 | 3% |
| 2016 | 19 | 7% |
| 2015 | 11 | 3% |
| 2014 | 13 | 3% |
| 2013 | 37 | 6% |
| 2012 | 10 | 6% |
| 2011 | 6 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 7% |
| 2008 | 6 | 4% |
| 2007 | 10 | 6% |
| 2006 | 15 | 13% |
| 2005 | 37 | 22% |
| 2004 | 36 | 18% |
| 2003 | 18 | 10% |
| 2002 | 11 | 4% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 | 3 | 5% |
| 1998 | 4 | 7% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1996 | 5 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 5% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 4 | 7% |
| 1992 | 3 | 5% |
| 1991 | 10 | 16% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 4 | 11% |
| 1987 | 4 | 11% |
| 1986 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2000 Nissan Sentra
72 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsEquipment
11 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsTires
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Nissan Sentra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology