2004 Nissan Sentra engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 84 complaints for the 2004 Nissan Sentra, 36% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 84 36% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 79 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 22 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 10 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 12 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 79 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 75,000 miles, and 27% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
2004 nissan sentra. Born on date of april 2003. Bought in oct 2004. Currently has 4495 miles. Car stalled twice. Brought to dealership on 04/02/2004 to check for problem (4331 miles). No failure codes indicated in memory of computer. On april 8th the car was involved in an accident. Son has memory loss from stop sign to when car came to rest. He does not have full memory recall. It is coming back but is spotty.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling). Approximately two years after the recall repair was performed, the contact noticed blue smoke accompanied by a rattling noise from the exhaust pipe and system. The check engine warning light was also illuminated and the vehicle would sporadically lose power, causing the vehicle to become hesitant upon acceleration attempts.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Nissan Sentra
- Fuel system 36 complaints
- Air bags 32 complaints
- Electrical system 28 complaints