2005 Nissan Sentra Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 28%of 170 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Nissan Sentra, 28% of the 170 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I recently had to have the crank sensor replaced on my 2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8l engine. I found that there was a recall for the 2005 Sentra 2.5 l engine, but not the 1.8l engines. I feel that there should be a recall in this case, because my car shut down many times on the high way with no warning. The car completely stalled out and stopped working, and it's a real danger to those on the road.”
NHTSA complaint #10329194, filed 2010-05, 81,000 miles“We bought our Nissan Sentra 1.8s with 126 horse power motor and with an automatic transmission brand new in january 2005. After the first 14000 miles the car began exhibiting weak restarting problems after the car had been amply warmed up and sat for one hour or longer with the motor remaining in the warm temperature ranges to slightly above the cold.”
NHTSA complaint #10190188, filed 2007-05, 14,000 miles“When turning right I would notice that my engine temp would go up. The mechanics finally figured out that it was a broken head gasket which cost me $1000.00. The car had less than 50,000 miles on it at the time. Now my check engine light is on and I have problems starting it.”
NHTSA complaint #10419766, filed 2011-08, 50,000 miles“I have a 2005 Nissan senta. I was driving down the freeway and my car shut off while in drive. My check engine light came on. I was informed that my crankshaft position sensor needs to be replace. I have replaced the part twice and my car still cuts off while driving. There is a recall for this issue with Nissan and Nissan is telling my that my VIN number does not qualify for the recall. Nissan wants me to pay for a diagonistic from a Nissan dealarship and if they prove that it is defeacted then they will replace it.”
NHTSA complaint #10352285, filed 2010-08, 105,000 miles“While driving down the side street at approximately 25 miles per hour, my car suddenly stopped without warning and turned off. Later I found out that the part that was affected was recalled on several Nissan models but that my particular VIN number was not included in the recall. The piece that was defected was recalled in 2007, and could have caused a severe car accident with me and my toddler in the back seat had I been on a busy street or highway; yet, Nissan is putting up a fight to not cover the cost under the recall campaign because my VIN number was not a part of the campaign.”
NHTSA complaint #10547847, filed 2013-10, 95,432 milesRelated recalls
- 07V527000Nov 14, 2007On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from…Covers: Nissan Sentra 2002, 2005–2006, Altima 2002, 2005–2006
Related service bulletins
- 10208946Feb 22, 2022CAN COMMUNICATION â NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10192591Jun 24, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION After ECM reprogramming, the Calibration Verification Number (CVN) needs to be automatically calculated prior to State emissions testing (also known as…
- 10039804Oct 1, 2010Nissan: the engine cranks longer than 3 seconds when starting. 2002-2006 sentra.
- 10024146Dec 18, 2009Nissan service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Voluntary emissions recall campaign - 2003-2005 sentra / 2005-2006 frontier ecm reprogramming. Csc was…
- 10025503Apr 21, 2008Airflowmeter service.
- 10015991Sep 8, 2006Long engine crank time before start.
- 10019613Mar 31, 2006Mil on with dtc u1000 or u1010 stored in engine control unit.
- 10019300Feb 8, 2006Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code u1000 or u1010 stored in engine control unit.
- 10018308Dec 6, 2005Voluntary service campaign qr25de power valve
- 10017405Sep 22, 2005Alternator drive belt noise.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 8 | 6% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 10 | 6% |
| 2007 | 11 | 7% |
| 2006 | 14 | 12% |
| 2005 | 48 | 28% |
| 2004 | 59 | 30% |
| 2003 | 86 | 48% |
| 2002 | 127 | 42% |
| 2001 | 93 | 39% |
| 2000 | 72 | 42% |
| 1999 | 6 | 10% |
| 1998 | 4 | 7% |
| 1997 | 6 | 6% |
| 1996 | 9 | 6% |
| 1995 | 12 | 10% |
| 1994 | 11 | 11% |
| 1993 | 5 | 9% |
| 1992 | 11 | 18% |
| 1991 | 4 | 6% |
| 1990 | 8 | 21% |
| 1989 | 9 | 22% |
| 1988 | 10 | 27% |
| 1987 | 5 | 14% |
| 1986 | 1 | 17% |
| 1985 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2005 Nissan Sentra
37 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Nissan Sentra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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