2000 Nissan Sentra engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 81 complaints for the 2000 Nissan Sentra, 34% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 81 34% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 59,000 miles 40 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 40 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 58,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires.
What owners wrote
I have a 2000 nissan sentry it over heat on me sometimes when driving on the high way it cuts off and cause bumper to bumper hits.
The consumer is experiencing a problem with the check engine light. The owner has taken the vehicle back to the dealer and they would do some adjustments and the light would come back on shortly after. The vehicle has been on the diagnostic machine and several codes would come to indicate where the problems are yet know one seems to know what the problems are that exist within this vehicle. Provide further details.
Other problems reported for the 2000 Nissan Sentra
- Electrical system 30 complaints
- Air bags 18 complaints