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2001 Nissan Sentra Engine Problems

Complaints
16about this part
Share
7%of 236 total for the year
Median mileage
109,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the engine of the 2001 Nissan Sentra, 7% of the 236 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 109,000 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Was driving with children in the car on the highway home from work, and car shut off and stalled. Losing all power, and making it hard to steer off the road. Took it to a local car shop, they had told me there was a recall regarding this issue. And call Nissan consumer affairs and they had told me there were no open claims .”

NHTSA complaint #10704390, filed 2015-04, 115,000 miles

“In the past 6 months, I have experience the car shutting down when the car is idle, at a stop, or during movement a low speeds such as making left or right turn. I have had different mechanics looked at this issue, but neither one was able to pin point the issue. They have reset the 'service engine' light so many times, but this issue keeps returning. Researching this issue on the internet, I found a recall on Nissan Sentra that seem to have the same experience as I have been experiencing (01v357 and 03v455). …”

NHTSA complaint #10514241, filed 2013-05, 81,232 miles

“Gas pedal sticks at idle that have to press hard to get moving g again and the vehicle surges forward once the pedal is unstuck. Happens when stopped at stop lights waiting for green signal or stop signs.”

NHTSA complaint #11024522, filed 2017-09, 88,000 miles

“I have '01 Nissan Sentra. Over the years I kept having my car auto shut off while driving. My recent incident occurs on 2/17/22 while driving on a freeway at 70mph that left me stranded. I had it towed to the nearest auto mechanics. While the engines shuts down, the Service Engine Soon light came on followed by the Battery Icon and Oil Lamp Icon. In the past I had most if not all my catalytic converters and O2 sensors replaced but the problem persisted. Some mechanics stated it was electrical but offered no solution. …”

NHTSA complaint #11452906, filed 2022-02

“The car is jerking and the engine light is one and the place where I took it show a recall of the crank position sensor issue. I put in my VIN on your site and it said that there is no issue but yes its showing up. What is need to be done to get this corrected by Nissan?”

NHTSA complaint #10937453, filed 2016-12

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026211%
2025413%
202437%
2023315%
202279%
202175%
202094%
2019209%
20182212%
20174821%
20164818%
20156920%
20146216%
20138714%
20123922%
20113021%
20103524%
200947%
2008159%
2007117%
20061916%
20053319%
20042613%
20032413%
2002279%
2001167%
200053%
199923%
199711%
199212%

Other parts of the 2001 Nissan Sentra

Engine cooling
93 complaints
Electrical system
44 complaints
Brakes
24 complaints
Tires
17 complaints
Suspension
15 complaints
Vehicle speed control
12 complaints
Air bags
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Wheels
9 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Equipment
7 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Nissan Sentra

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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