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Electrical systemPart report

2004 Nissan Sentra Electrical system Problems

Complaints
28about this part
Share
14%of 197 total for the year
Median mileage
79,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 Nissan Sentra, 14% of the 197 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 miles.

Example complaints

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

“Most of the time when I try to turn on the car I have to try 2 or 3 times in order for it to turn. The car sounds like it will turn on but it will not, therefore I have to continue turning the key and try again. Sometimes when I accelerate the car will not response, it will take a while to do so.”

NHTSA complaint #10438528, filed 2011-12, 16,000 miles

“2004 Nissan Sentra shut off while stopped in drive. Second incident, and many thereafter, was while the A/C was running, the vehicle shut off while in drive and physically moving. Service engine soon light appeared and currently displays code p0335: crankshaft position sensor circuit malfunction. There is currently a recall for my 2003 Nissan Sentra for this exact situation, but not the my 2004 and I highly suggest this is reconsidered because this issue is affecting more that the my 2003.”

NHTSA complaint #10726085, filed 2015-06, 137,500 miles

“2004 Nissan Sentra shut off while driving on highway. Happened 2 times within an hour while the A/C was running, the vehicle shut off while in drive and physically moving. Service engine soon light appeared and currently displays code p0335: crankshaft position sensor circuit malfunction. There is currently a recall for some Nissan Sentra for this exact situation, but not for my 2004 and I highly suggest this is reconsidered because this issue is affecting many people. Here are complain by other people related to same issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #10733416, filed 2015-07, 96,027 miles

“The engine stalled due to a failed crankshaft position sensor and/or camshaft position sensor while driving I tried starting car again after 4-5 minutes started, and engine stalled again after 20-25 minutes then I started car again after 15-20 minutes and it started. I think these sensors can fail intermittently as they warm with the engine. Sensors on certain models have been recalled by Nissan and will be replaced as necessary but I'm not sure why my win number is not included in that recall while I'm having the same problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10733413, filed 2015-07, 96,027 miles

“On jan.30,2012, my car stalled while driving. I was going the speed limit of 55 MPH and without warning my car just stalled. I was lucky enough to be able to coast off the road without getting into an accident. After about 10 minutes I was able to start my car. At first the service engine light was not on but after about 3 mins. The service engine light came on. I drove the car to the dealership without any problem. The invoice states: ran the diag trouble tree. Could not get the DTC to confirm. Checked powers and grounds, all are good. …”

NHTSA complaint #10447202, filed 2012-02, 138,957 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202615%
2025413%
20241024%
2023840%
20222430%
20213829%
20204522%
20196529%
20183217%
20173314%
20164517%
2015257%
2014328%
2013437%
2012137%
20113424%
20105035%
2009611%
2008117%
2007117%
2006109%
20051710%
20042814%
20033519%
20025418%
20014419%
20002917%
19991220%
199835%
1997109%
1996118%
199587%
199488%
1993712%
19921423%
1991711%
199038%
198912%
198825%
198726%
1986117%

Other parts of the 2004 Nissan Sentra

Engine cooling
59 complaints
Fuel system
36 complaints
Air bags
32 complaints
Engine
26 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Nissan Sentra

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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