2001 Nissan Sentra Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · 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 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
“WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE…”NHTSA complaint 10059295 — filed 04/08/2004
“OIL DIPSTICK HANDLE CRACKS OFF LEAVING DIPSTICK STUCK IN ENGINE. THE HANDLE IS PLASTIC IN A HOT AREA BEING THE ENGINE AND HAS A WEAK…”NHTSA complaint 10060057 — filed 02/29/2004
“WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. BEFORE TOTAL SHUT DOWN STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKES LOCKED…”NHTSA complaint 10042193 — filed 10/02/2003
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Nissan Sentra have engine and engine cooling:engine problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2001 Nissan Sentra: 24 of 235 complaints on file (10.2%). 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 category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
