2005 Nissan Sentra engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 80 complaints for the 2005 Nissan Sentra, 36% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 80 36% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 76,000 miles 62 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 17 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 10 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 62 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 76,000 miles, and 26% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Nissan sentra 05 head gasket nissan sentra's ( especially 05's ) seem to have problems with head gaskets blowing. Desperately needs to be recalled would truly appreciate if you look into this problem. Everyone it seems has problems with it. If you look up 05 sentra complaints online 9 out of 10 times its head gasket. I gave false information on here concerning the incident report in hopes that it would increase chances of my description being read.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the check engine light was illuminated and the contact heard a loud, abnormal noise from behind the dashboard. The contact then noticed that there was dust and oil seepage on the cylinder head that was never present before. The vehicle was left with the dealer for diagnosis, but requested that the contact authorize removal of the cylinder head for further inspection.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Nissan Sentra
- Fuel system 37 complaints
- Air bags 21 complaints
- Electrical system 18 complaints