2004 Nissan Sentra fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 36 complaints for the 2004 Nissan Sentra, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 36 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 95,000 miles 27 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 27 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 95,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 injury.
What owners wrote
When refueling my vehicle the gasoline would spray back out of the fuel fill neck. The first time it happened I removed the pump nozzle and the gasoline sprayed back with enough force to hit me in the face. Gasoline got in both my eyes and mouth. Being in need of contacts I had to rush into the gas station to take them out and from there I had to get myself and my car picked up and brought home since my contacts were ruined.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the fuel release valve caused fuel to spew out of the fuel tank when refueling. The contact called the dealer regarding the fuel system and the dealer advised that the vent control needed to be replaced. The contact did not have the vent control valve replaced. The failure mileage was 125,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 12/12/11 updated 12/13/11
Other problems reported for the 2004 Nissan Sentra
- Engine 84 complaints
- Air bags 32 complaints
- Electrical system 28 complaints