2001 Nissan Sentra Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 235 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2001 Nissan Sentra overview page.
What owners report
“I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE SENSOR REPLACED DUE TO A RECALL. PRIOR TO HAVING THE RECALL REPAIRS DONE MY CAR…”NHTSA complaint 10066537 — filed 04/20/2004
“MY 2001 NISSAN SENTRA SE 2.0 LITRE IS IN THE HABIT OF "DYING" WHILE TRAVELING. IF THERE WERE NO SHOULDER TO PULL ONTO AND RESTART…”NHTSA complaint 10064594 — filed 04/05/2004
“THE ENGINE COMPLETELY STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND WOULDN'T RESTART. THE PROBLEM WAS RELATED TO THE ENGINE SENSOR. THE VEHICLE WOULD LURCH…”NHTSA complaint 10066721 — filed 04/01/2004
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Nissan Sentra have engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2001 Nissan Sentra: 21 of 235 complaints on file (8.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2001 Nissan Sentra have in total?
235 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 20 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
