2006 Nissan Sentra engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 33 complaints for the 2006 Nissan Sentra, 21% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 33 21% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 94,000 miles 28 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 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 | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 28 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 94,000 miles, and 21% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Takata recall, vehicle has been burning through a lot of motor oil and the other day I noticed smoke coming out of the motor and I'm going through about 3 quarts of motor oil in one week I am afraid that the motor may catch on fire. As I was driving my family to the lake I noticed that there was smoke coming out of the engine and the engine light came on when I pull to the side of the freeway the engine died and there was a lot of smoke coming out of it when I inspected it after it was safe to inspect I noticed…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan sentra. While driving at approximately 10 MPH, the engine seized. The vehicle was merged to the nearest parking lot, where it was restarted and driven to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the engine crank shaft sensor failed. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Nissan Sentra
- Air bags 33 complaints
- Fuel system 15 complaints