2005 Nissan Sentra fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 37 complaints for the 2005 Nissan Sentra, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 37 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 87,000 miles 30 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 30 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 87,000 miles, and 23% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the fuel system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
There is a recall on 2005 nissan sentra's with the vapor return hose and I took my car to hove nissan dealer in bourbonnais il and they told me that there was no recall on my car but when I look it up on the internet it is telling me that there is a recall on 2005 nissan sentra with the same problem that I am having with mine I also took my car to be diagnosed at the dealership and they told me the same thing that my vapor hose is in need of repair.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan sentra. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the engine staled with the illumination of the entire instrument panel. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road safely. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the crank shaft position sensor was replaced at the owner's expense. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling); however the VIN was unavailable.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Nissan Sentra
- Engine 80 complaints
- Air bags 21 complaints
- Electrical system 18 complaints