2001 Nissan Sentra Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 236 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,612miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the equipment of the 2001 Nissan Sentra, 3% of the 236 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,612 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“This complaint has to do with the failure of the oil stick for the 2001 Nissan Sentra. I have owned the car for less than four years and have had two different oil sticks break in that time. The first time the oil stick was broken it was easily removed from the stem it rests in. On the latest break it has become lodged inside the stem. From what I can gather the standard fee most mechanics and dealerships range from $120.00 to $300.00 for the removal of the oil stick. …”
NHTSA complaint #10234059, filed 2008-07, 65,224 miles“Vehicle with just over 30000 miles has severe braking system problems, requiring signficant and costly repairs. Appears to be common with 2001 Sentra.”
NHTSA complaint #10083188, filed 2004-08, 30,000 miles“Oem 6-disc in dash cd changer shows err2, and does not play cds. I was told by the dealer on 4-9-07 that it would cost approximately $79 to diagnose the problem. I have done a little research, and discovered that this seemed to be a very wide spread problem with the Nissan in dash cd changer. Also, that Nissan seemed to be ignoring or denying the problem. Ak”
NHTSA complaint #10187671, filed 2007-04“I changed my oil on my 2001 Nissan Sentra and when I removed the oil dipstick, the plastic handle broke off leaving a piece of the plastic handle and the dipstick lodged inside of the metal tube. I have searched other sites and have found that many other motorists have had the same problem. It costs a lot of money for a repair shop to remove the dipstick. I believe that there is a defect in using a plastic handle on an oil dipstick.”
NHTSA complaint #10106358, filed 2005-01“My 2002 Nissan Sentra gxe oil dip stick broke when I was pulling it out to check my oil level. I did a search online and a lot of people have the same problem”
NHTSA complaint #10201237, filed 2007-08Related service bulletins
- 10192801Apr 13, 2016SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement "Certification Label" or "VIN Plate / Label" may be needed. These items may be available…
- 10192513Jan 16, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags…
- 10192305Jan 27, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM)…
- 10192233Aug 27, 2013Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design…
- 10032506Sep 13, 2010Nissan: vent control valve replacement. When replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 7 | 3% |
| 2000 | 11 | 6% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2001 Nissan Sentra
93 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsTires
17 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBody 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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