2004 Nissan Sentra Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 197 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 109,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2004 Nissan Sentra, 4% of the 197 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 109,500 miles.
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.
“I was driving down the interstate, at 60 MPH and the engine dropped to 700 RPM and refused to accelerate. I had to pull over, shut off car and repeatedly attempt to start car. This has happened 8 other times in the past month.”
NHTSA complaint #10654709, filed 2014-11, 138,000 miles“I just want to add a report of (so-called) sudden acceleration syndrome that occurred to me on thanksgiving day of november 2007 then again within a month or two after the Nissan dealer said it was due to a badly positioned floor mat. The second time it happened, the dealer said it was a dirty throttle that required $75 throttle service, -- a cleaning -- to which I readily consented. The acceleration problem hasn't reoccurred (knock on wood). In both instances, the car sped forward when my foot was off the brake so quickly I barely had time to react. …”
NHTSA complaint #10311118, filed 2010-02, 50,000 miles“Car has no acceleration. Will not rev over 900 RPM. While driving lost power but engine kept running fine. It acted like cable broke on the peddle. But to find out it is all electronic. Was able to get off road but was only able to go 10 MPH in traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #10326249, filed 2010-04, 81,000 miles“Driving & all gauges in dashboard turned off. The same day, the car didn't respond normally when gas pedal was pressed. The gas pedal was pressed several times before car took in gas. Parked car, & later that day restarted car. Car again didn't respond well when pressing accelerator. Gauges still non operational. Car died & battery tested by aaa. Battery found to be ok, but charging system was issue. Towed to tow yard & told alternator needed to be replaced. New, not rebuilt, alternator replaced by cousin & fuse (not sure which one) was found to be blown & replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10905168, filed 2016-09, 198,005 miles“Nissan Sentra 2004 model - manufacturer defect - recall required. Dear, this is regarding my Sentra car - doing service only with Nissan dealer. Took the car 3 times to dealer for the same problem - only on the 3rd time they could find the problem. Seems they never came across this type of problem before. Brake booster does not send fluid to brake -stalls the car middle of the freeway/highway from 65/55miles to 5 miles - suddenly comes sudden halt in highway. Gave full acceleration, it doesn't move more than 5 miles/hr. Returned to car dealer again. Avoided several accidents. …”
NHTSA complaint #10362673, filed 2010-10, 39,720 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 2004 Nissan Sentra
59 complaintsFuel system
36 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsOther 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.
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