2001 Nissan Sentra engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 114 complaints for the 2001 Nissan Sentra, 37% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 114 37% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 61,000 miles 67 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 11 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 18 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 11 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 67 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 61,000 miles, and 49% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Nissan sentra 2001 se. Motor stopped on freeway at once, failure was crank sensor. Cost me 500 parts tow and labor, no dealer around or open. New sensor failing now I think, service engine soon light on again. ECM problems , also front rim broke and caused the car to go in ditch, needs body repair now. Bad vibration in steering. Have tried to get this car fixed at dealer no luck also tried nissan consumer aff. They also had no luck getting car in for safety fixes. They don't have parts and never return my calls.
Car reads trouble code p0335 crankshaft position sensor a circuit malfunction and I read on line at lemonauto.com that there was a recall on the same problem affecting nissan sentras from 2000-2003 campaign # 03v455000 so I contacted the number that I was given "1800-647-72-61 and asked them about it but they had no clue.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Nissan Sentra
- Electrical system 48 complaints
- Brakes 24 complaints
- Tires 18 complaints
- Suspension 15 complaints