2001 Nissan Sentra Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 93 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2001 Nissan Sentra, 39% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 54,230 miles. The words owners use most often: “crank position sensor” (15% of reports).
- 93engine and engine cooling complaints
- 54,230median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- $530typical repair cost reported by owners
- 52%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Crank position sensor: mentioned in 14 of 93 complaints (15%)
- Engine soon: mentioned in 8 of 93 complaints (9%)
- Dipstick broke: mentioned in 6 of 93 complaints (6%)
- Catalytic converter: mentioned in 6 of 93 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the 2001 Nissan Sentra at $530, and half of them between $400 and $860.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2004–2008), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 55 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 93 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Nissan Sentra engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sentra | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2015 Sentra | 1 | 0% | 50,000 |
| 2014 Sentra | 3 | 1% | 38,125 |
| 2013 Sentra | 4 | 1% | 3,200 |
| 2012 Sentra | 1 | 1% | 60,000 |
| 2011 Sentra | 4 | 3% | 24,850 |
| 2010 Sentra | 8 | 6% | 51,938 |
| 2009 Sentra | 2 | 4% | 9,070 |
| 2008 Sentra | 10 | 6% | 37,500 |
| 2007 Sentra | 11 | 7% | 48,697 |
| 2006 Sentra | 14 | 12% | 66,500 |
| 2005 Sentra | 48 | 28% | 69,500 |
| 2004 Sentra | 59 | 30% | 69,000 |
| 2003 Sentra | 86 | 48% | 69,321 |
| 2002 Sentra | 127 | 42% | 72,000 |
| 2001 Sentra | 93 | 39% | 54,230 |
| 2000 Sentra | 72 | 42% | 62,020 |
| 1999 Sentra | 6 | 10% | 88,000 |
| 1998 Sentra | 4 | 7% | 83,000 |
| 1997 Sentra | 6 | 6% | 38,000 |
| 1996 Sentra | 9 | 6% | 30,000 |
| 1995 Sentra | 12 | 10% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: On certain electric vehicles, the front suspension transverse link's ball joint bracket may break from stress concentration at a notch created by surface roughness and the shape of the material cut-line.
Fix: Dealers will replace the bracket on these vehicles. Owner notification began december 15, 2003. Owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor or cam position sensor may have an improper solder joint due to solder deformation caused by heat stress accelerated by the existence of flux residue during the soldering process.
Risk: This could cause the "service engine soon" warning light to come on, create a no start condition, cause reduced engine power, or cause the engine to stop running without warning during vehicle operation, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the crank position sensors. Camshaft position sensor(s), and in some cases, the variable timing control sensor(s). Vehicles involved in a previous recall campaign, 01v357, are also included in this new campaign. The replacement sensors used in that campaign are also affected. Owner notification began on december 22, 2003. Owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a 1.8 liter engine. The engine could stop running while being driven due to a defective crank position sensor. This could also result in the "service engine soon" warning light coming on or reduced engine power.
Risk: If the engine stops running while the vehicle is in motion, it could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the crank position sensors. Owner notification began december 10, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Randomly while driving in a highway at 60 mph the engine suddenly stops running and then turns back on. This could result in a crash since i lose control of the vehicle at that speed. I noticed there is a recall issued by nhtsa id # 03v455000 for nissan sentra 2001 regarding this issue. I contacted…
2001 nissan sentra. Consumer states vehicle suddenly died while driving *tgw the dealer informed the consumer, his vehicle identification number was not associated with any recalls. *jb
While moving and sitting at a standstill for a couple minutes at idle speed it will stall. *kb
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2001 Nissan Sentras have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 93 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 2001 Nissan Sentra (39% of the 236 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Nissan Sentra engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 54,230 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the 2001 Nissan Sentra?
Owners report a typical cost of $530 (half paid between $400 and $860), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2001 Nissan Sentra?
The most frequent phrase is “crank position sensor”, in 14 of 93 complaints, followed by “engine soon” (8).
See all 2001 Nissan Sentra problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Sentra years.