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Fuel systemPart report

2004 Nissan Sentra Fuel system Problems

Complaints
36about this part
Share
18%of 197 total for the year
Median mileage
95,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 Nissan Sentra, 18% of the 197 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles.

Example complaints

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

“Vehicle would start to leak gas whenever the tank would be full and parked for more then few hours. There already is a recall (NHTSA campaign id number: 05v269000 ) for the same vehicle but for 2005 models. The fact that I'm experiencing the same exact issue makes me believe that there is a higher number of cars that are also affected.”

NHTSA complaint #10553250, filed 2013-11, 32,000 miles

“My 2004 Nissan Sentra has just failed emissions testing for the 3rd time. The paperwork I recieved says the catalytic converter is deteriorating faster than anticipated and turning on the mil. Also, that the owner was notified dec. 5, 2005 however, I did not purchase the car until 2014.”

NHTSA complaint #10722599, filed 2015-06, 122,767 miles

“When refueling my vehicle the gasoline would spray back out of the fuel fill neck. The first time it happened I removed the pump nozzle and the gasoline sprayed back with enough force to hit me in the face. Gasoline got in both my eyes and mouth. Being in need of contacts I had to rush into the gas station to take them out and from there I had to get myself and my car picked up and brought home since my contacts were ruined.”

NHTSA complaint #10499489, filed 2013-02, 120,000 miles

“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

“There is an ECM (engine control module) recall on Nissan sentras and fronteirs 2003-06. When this was done at the dealership, I was told I needed a new swirl control valve, (a valve directly controlled by the ECM) at a cost of $772. Should the swirl valve also been part of this recall?”

NHTSA complaint #10291364, filed 2009-11, 47,000 miles

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202615%
202513%
202412%
2023210%
202222%
202021%
201963%
201874%
201773%
2016197%
2015113%
2014133%
2013376%
2012106%
201164%
201021%
200947%
200864%
2007106%
20061513%
20053722%
20043618%
20031810%
2002114%
200152%
200053%
199935%
199847%
199733%
199654%
199565%
199422%
199347%
199235%
19911016%
199013%
1988411%
1987411%
1986117%

Other parts of the 2004 Nissan Sentra

Engine cooling
59 complaints
Air bags
32 complaints
Electrical system
28 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 31, 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