2001 Nissan Sentra Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 5%of 236 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2001 Nissan Sentra, 5% of the 236 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 miles. 2 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.
“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“While driving at 45 MPH vehicle suddenly accelerated to 70 MPH. Brake pedal was depressed to reduce speed, but failed to do so. Vehicle stopped when it impacted the highway's medium. The cause of the sudden acceleration was undetermined.”
NHTSA complaint #10044293, filed 2003-10, 32,000 miles“While driving 40 MPH accelerator pedal stuck. Consumer was able to decelerate the vehicle with braking. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10117448, filed 2005-04, 15,000 miles“Dt: while driving a child came in front of vehicle and the owner tried to use the horn and it didn't work. The owner noticed about two months ago the horn stopped working. Dealer charged 89 dollars for diagnosis, and reported that there was a problem with the wiring harness. Dealer reports that since the vehicle is past warranty, then there would be no financial responsibility on the part of Nissan. Owner noticed others have had the same problem with vehicle. The horn has not worked since the first failure, and there are no warning lights on in the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10128332, filed 2005-07, 23,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The manufacturer and dealer were informed of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10615019, filed 2014-07, 180,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 5% |
| 2022 | 7 | 9% |
| 2021 | 6 | 5% |
| 2020 | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 | 12 | 5% |
| 2018 | 19 | 10% |
| 2017 | 32 | 14% |
| 2016 | 27 | 10% |
| 2015 | 50 | 14% |
| 2014 | 31 | 8% |
| 2013 | 51 | 8% |
| 2012 | 22 | 12% |
| 2011 | 6 | 4% |
| 2010 | 11 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 13 | 8% |
| 2007 | 8 | 5% |
| 2006 | 10 | 9% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 20 | 7% |
| 2001 | 12 | 5% |
| 2000 | 10 | 6% |
| 1999 | 4 | 7% |
| 1998 | 6 | 10% |
| 1997 | 9 | 8% |
| 1996 | 9 | 6% |
| 1995 | 6 | 5% |
| 1994 | 6 | 6% |
| 1993 | 3 | 5% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2001 Nissan Sentra
93 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsTires
17 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsEquipment
7 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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