2001 Nissan Sentra Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 236 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 102,366miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2001 Nissan Sentra, 3% of the 236 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,366 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“While driving down the road at 40 plus miles an hour the catalytic converter clogged and caught fire causing a misfire in cylinder one and ruining the ignition coil for that cylinder. I contacted Nissan after seeing online that the exact same part has malfunctioned on several other cars of the exact same year make and model. I was instructed to take it to a Nissan dealership and have them diagnose the problem for a $89 fee. Even if I had the 89 dollars to pay to have it diagnosed it would not have paid it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10725425, filed 2015-06, 201,845 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“My engine failed again while driving 70 mphs on the freeway, the very day after the car had been repaired for yet another defect sensor. It was a miracle I did not crash and kill anyone including myself. Each and every time I have taken the car in, I have requested it be checked for a short in the wiring. Each time I was told no. I later learned thar meant if it didn't show up on the computer, then they wouldn't look for it specifically. Following the latest hazard, I got in Nissan's face. Nissan found a defect oxygen sensor this time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070680, filed 2004-01Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 42% |
| 2025 | 6 | 19% |
| 2024 | 6 | 15% |
| 2023 | 5 | 25% |
| 2022 | 16 | 20% |
| 2021 | 19 | 14% |
| 2020 | 48 | 23% |
| 2019 | 47 | 21% |
| 2018 | 38 | 21% |
| 2017 | 39 | 17% |
| 2016 | 43 | 16% |
| 2015 | 55 | 16% |
| 2014 | 58 | 15% |
| 2013 | 65 | 10% |
| 2012 | 21 | 12% |
| 2011 | 18 | 13% |
| 2010 | 13 | 9% |
| 2009 | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 | 12 | 7% |
| 2007 | 10 | 6% |
| 2006 | 6 | 5% |
| 2005 | 6 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 9 | 5% |
| 2002 | 12 | 4% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 11 | 6% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 8 | 6% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 5% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
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 complaintsEquipment
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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