2001 Nissan Sentra electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 48 complaints for the 2001 Nissan Sentra, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 48 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 65,000 miles 33 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 33 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 65,000 miles, and 27% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
While driving at night with headlights on, they will cut off without prior warning, leaving consumer without a vision of the road. Dealer was contacted. Please provide more information.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan sentra. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle jerked and stalled and the service engine warning light illuminated. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 141,000.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Nissan Sentra
- Engine 114 complaints
- Brakes 24 complaints
- Tires 18 complaints
- Suspension 15 complaints