Problems with 2004 Nissan Sentra ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan sentra. while driving approximately 45 mph, the engine stalled without warning. after multiple attempts,the vehicle restarted and the "check engine" warning indicator illuminated. an independent diagnostic test displayed a code of p0335, which indicated that the crankshaft positioning sensor potentially caused the failure. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the approximate failure mileage was 127,000.

My car stalled while driving. i was going the speed limit of 45 mph and without warning my car just lost power & stopped. i was lucky enough to be able to coast off the road without getting into an accident. i was on an 8-lane very busy road in a middle lane. at the first moment, the service engine light came on, then all the warning lights and the car stopped. i had the car towed. when the mechanic put it on the computer it said that the crank position sensor & camshaft sensor was the problem. it cost me $ 376.00 for the repair. the mechanic told me this was a common problem with nissans. i read online where the problem was happening to my model and there was a recall of some. my car is a 1.8 model, but nissan consumer affairs told me my car was not part of the recall, despite the fact that the exact malfunction happened to my car. this is a safety issue! i was lucky that there was not any other cars around me when my car stalled and i was able to coast off the road. i have retained the faulty parts that were replaced for examination. i was out of town at the time of this incident. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan sentra. the contact stated that he stopped at a stop sign and the vehicle stalled when he attempted to accelerate from that stop. the contact stated that he attempted to restart the engine several times before it eventually started and functioned normally. the failure occurred several times later. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop for diagnosis and they informed the contact that the crank shaft sensor had malfunctioned. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the failure mileage was 117,000. ...updated 08-10-12 *bf

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan sentra. the contact stated the engine stalled, causing the vehicle to lose power and come to a complete stop, while driving 65 miles per hour. the vehicle would not restart unless the engine cooled down. the failure occurred five times, and during the failure most of the warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated the crank shaft position sensor circuit malfunctioned. the manufacturer was contacted, and informed the contact the vin did not qualify for the nhtsa recall campaign id number :06v242000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was not repaired. the contact suggested that the extreme heat advisory may have contributed to the failure. the failure mileage was 99,300. the current mileage was 99,379.

On 6/10/11 while i was driving my 2004 nissan sentra 1.8l, the service engine light came on and the car lost power. i could not go no faster than 30 mph. i pulled over and had my car towed to the local dealer. they said that the head gasket was leaking internally into the #3 cylinder and that the spark plugs were unremovable. they said that one of spark plugs were fused inside the cylinder. the spark plugs were replaced at the same dealer in april 2010. at a cost of $1002.08 they replaced the cylinder head gasket and valve cover gasket. i could not afford the extra $800.00 to fix the spark plug problem. there was no warning before this happened other than the service engine light coming on at the same time the car lost power. i was driving on a state highway going 55 mph when this happened. i have read on here several complaints about the head gasket problem and cars losing power. my sentra has 128,900 miles on it when the problem occurred. i keep my oil changed every 3 months and keep up with the general maintenance on my car. since this happened all of a sudden i do believe there is a safety issue here. if i had been in the interstate (which i would have been if this happened 20 miles later) i would not have been able to pull over or avoid an accident. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan sentra. while the contact was driving approximately 45 mph, the engine stalled unexpectedly without warning. the contact was able to coast to his residence. the engine failed to restart even though there were several attempts; however; within three days the vehicle started. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they detected that the ecm box corroded as a result of water accumulation. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the defect. the failure mileage was 83,742.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan sentra. the contact was driving 30 mph when the vehicle stalled abnormally. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for diagnostic testing where the mechanic located the failure at the crank shaft position sensor. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was contacted in regards to nhtsa campaign id number: 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling) but was advised that his vehicle was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was 92,000 and the current mileage was 92,700.

Car engine stalls while running.. it doesn't matter what speed i am driving, the car will just shut off and i lose power steering. luckily the brakes still work so i was able to pull over. once pulled over i turn the key off and start the car back up again and it works fine. this has happened a repeated number of times. i am sure it is the throttle position sensor or ecm like the 2006 recall of the altima's and sentras. *tr

My 2004 nissan sentra engine would cut off while driving at various speeds. this would cause me to almost get into a crash on the highway. mine is a 1.8 liter engine, and the recall was for the 2.5 liter engine, and just as many 1.8's have been having this problem. had to pay $200 out of pocket to fix this. then after i get the car fixed, the check engine light will not come off, and the mechanic says, no code is coming up for anything. i am scared to death to drive my car. *tr

2004 nissan sentra 1.8l blew head gasket, cylinder 3 at 77000 miles. engine was well maintained and never overheated. due to vast number of similar complaints on the internet suspect a defective head gasket was the cause. can be a safety issue as engine runs on 3 cylinders thus low power. repair cost was $1200. opened a case with nissan for assistance and absolutely none was offered. i have never had a head gasket failure on a vehicle and even had one vw running 300+ miles with no head gasket issues. nissan thus far has been successful in not accepting responsibility for the gasket defect, a typical pattern of auto manufacturers. i am requesting that the nhtsa investigate this costly and potentially safety related defect and require that nissan accept responsibility and provide remediation for its customers. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan sentra. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 mph, the vehicle began to jerk and suddenly stalled. the contact was able to maneuver to the side of the road and restart the vehicle after several minutes. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the battery was replaced; the repair did not correct the failure. the vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the crankshaft was defective and needed to be replaced. the contact was also informed that the vehicle was not included in recall 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the current and failure mileages were approximately 72,000.

2004 nissan sentra 1.8 i just hit 2 years with this car and still have another 2 years. car does not start on first try. it over heats,it dies while in use,recently it started jerking really bad and rpm shot to 4,000 and wouldn't go past 20mph. i already had a new fuel pump put in and a new crankshaft sensor and new spark plugs. i just found out it has a blown head gasket. i cant afford this im a single mother of 3. rack in pinion needs to be replaced even the mass air flow. who knows what else? *tr

While driving my 2004 nissan sentra (1.8 liter 4 cyl fuel injected) at low speeds it has stopped running with no warning. this has happened 5 times over the last 5 months, with the last three times happening in the last two days. obviously this is a dangerous situation. when it's happened i've turned off the car and waited a few minutes. if i start the car too quickly the problem immediately resurfaces. there is a recall for this exact problem for the 2004 nissan sentra with a 2.5 liter engine. the same problem also occurred in a friend's car last year who has the exact same car, bought at the same dealership, as mine. *tr

Same as 06v242000, but with nissan sentra 1.8 (2004). engine shuts off suddenly, rendering power steering and engine dead, frequently at high speeds. very dangerous, but dealership say not part of nissan recall 06v242000, so driver must pay for repair. *tr

My 2004 nissan sentra 1.8 has been towed 3 times in the past 6 months. it has a blown head gasket. this is apparently a manufacturer's defect as i have seen 30 complaints with the same problem. *tr

I own a nissan sentra 2004 1.8. car currently has 48,7000 miles,on feb 2010 check engine light came on,i checked ang gave me a code that said random misfire,then i replaced spark plugs and i notice #2 was a little bit different from the others,so i replaced the coil too on #2.car was kind a shaking when starting the car for about 5 to 8 seconds and then would run fine.i clear the code and stayed off for a few days and come back on for another few days,after 3 or 5 months when off for almost 6 months and then came back again,i replaced spark plug #2 and found some antifreeze smell on the bad spark plug i pulled out,car still does the same but now i noticed i loosing antifreeze,but there is no external leaks,talking to the dealer they said is common on this cars with this mileage to have this problem and have the head gasket replaced to fix the problem,but i don,t agreed,it has to be some kind a the problem because many people having problems with the same car. if i want to buy another car i am very sure it won,t be a nissan because they do not accept responsibility for what the built. 06/29/2011 kirkland wa. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan sentra. whenever the contact drove the vehicle at any speed including approximately 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off. the contact also noticed that the vehicle stalled occasionally. the vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 111000.

At 65mph the engine shutoff. after that incident the engine shuts down frequently and only starts after 10min approx after repeated engine cranking. *tr

Motor stops while driving. *tr

There is an ecm (engine control module) recall on nissan sentras and fronteirs 2003-06. when this was done at the dealership, i was told i needed a new swirl control valve, (a valve directly controlled by the ecm) at a cost of $772. should the swirl valve also been part of this recall? *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan sentra. while driving 15 mph, all of the warning lights illuminated on the instrument control panel, then she experienced difficulty steering and braking. she was able to resume normal vehicle operation. the vehicle was taken to a local repair facility and the mechanic concluded that the crankshaft position sensor failed. the manufacturer was notified in reference to recall # 06v247000(engine and engine cooling); however, since she does not have a 2.5l engine, she was ineligible for a free remedy. the current and failure mileages were approximately 63,000.

most of the time when i try to turn on the car i have to try 2 or 3 times in order for it to turn. the car sounds like it will turn on but it will not, therefore i have to continue turning the key and try again. sometimes when i accelerate the car will not response, it will take a while to do so. *tr

For the past four years, i have been having a recurring problem with my 2004 nissan sentra. suddenly and without warning, the engine stops working and simply fails while i am driving. several times, it has happened when i am driving on busy roads and the highway. most of the time, it has happened while i am driving in and out of parking lots, at low speeds. i have taken the car to nissan service stations in both california and oregon, but the problem continues to occur. the computer chip has been replaced several times and in august 2009, the computer was replaced. however, it happened again. nissan said that all was fine, but again last week on friday oct 2nd the problem happened. the car overheated and had to be towed to beaverton nissan (oregon). they are replacing the wires to the computer, but i think that there is a manufacturing defect with this car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan sentra. while the contact was driving 55mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact had the crank sensor replaced. the were no prior warnings and the current and failure mileages were 60000. the crank sensor was faulty. updated 09/21/10

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan sentra. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle lost power without warning. the contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and restarted it after three minutes. he drove the vehicle to his residence, which was located only one mile away. he attempted to duplicate the failure, but could not. the service engine light and other lights illuminated as soon as the vehicle shut off. the dealer stated that it would cost $100 to diagnose the failure, $100 to order the part, and $240 for labor. the vehicle was taken to auto zone and the representative stated that the sensor failed. the dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling), although the symptoms were identical. the vehicle will have to be repaired at the contact's expense. the failure and current mileages were 61,708.

I was driving on a city road around 40 miles per hour. it stopped while i was driving. the engine light came on immediately, then all warning lights. it would not immediately start, had to leave in the turn lane with flashers on. we came back an hour later, and it started then. the vehicle is an 04 sentra 1.8 s. after reading on the internet about recalls, we called the company, and they informed us there were no recalls on our particular vin number. but the part replaced at our shop was the crankshaft position sensor, the same part that was recalled. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan sentra. the contact stated that the catalytic converter failed and was replaced by the dealer. ever since the converter was changed, the vehicle has been draining the oil and sucking debris into the motor. the vehicle was not included in a recall. the contact wants nissan to pay for the repairs since this is a safety issue and there is already a recall for the identical failure. the current mileage was 72,000 and failure mileage was 71,638.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan sentra. the contact stated that when traveling at various unknown speeds or when sitting idle at a traffic light, the vehicle would stall. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was also taken to an independent mechanic for a replacement of the head gasket and fuel pump. she was notified by the dealer that the manufacturer advised them to replace the timing belt in an attempt to correct the failure. the contact did not believe that neither the dealer nor manufacturer was able to accurately diagnose the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 72,000 and the approximate current mileage was 74,000.

One day my check engine light came on. i own an obd2 diagnostic reader and it gave me the code p0335 which translates to crankshaft position sensor a circuit malfunction. i did some research and there was a recall on the 2002 and 2003, and later included some 2004 models of my car (mine is a 2004) for the same failure. i called nissan and they looked up my vin number and told me there was no open recalls for my car. i purchased a new sensor and installed it, cleared the check engine light, and checked for any remaining codes. none were present. i tested the old sensor according to the nissan repair manual's method and it tested good. a day after i replaced the sensor the check engine light came on again with the same failure code. i called nissan again and explained my situation to them and they still told me my car was not in the recall. so far what i have experienced is a momentary loss of power under certain driving conditions like going uphill at approximately 2000 rpm. also it does not want to start sometimes, which is becoming more frequently, and according to forum sites i've visited is directly related to this. *tr

At first my car was hesitating while i was driving and then the check engine light came on. i was having trouble starting it and it would stall occasionally. i took it to a shop and the problem was resolved for a few weeks. today my car stalled twice in one minute and would not start back up. i managed to pull it into a parking space at work and i tried to start it again in the afternoon. i took a few tries and then it stalled when i tried to back out. my car was shaking and it had a bad smell. i decided to park it and i will have it towed to a shop tomorrow. *tr

In my 2004 nissan sentra se-r spec v with a 2.5l engine/manual transmission, at about 69k miles the car suddenly experienced unstable engine idling and significant power loss. first mechanic found loose metal pieces in the intake manifold area, along with spark plug one fouled. metal pieces were removed and a new spark plug was installed. car ran okay for a few weeks, the same symptoms occurred. mechanic removed intake manifold and found two power valves and their screws obliterated and scattered throughout the compartment in dozens of loose pieces. metal pieces removed, power valves replaced, screws replaced and secured with lock-tite. symptoms occurred for a third time recently. i went to the nissan dealership and spoke to the service advisors; they ran the vin and found a recall on 04 sentra 2.5l engine vehicles, specifically the power valve screws coming loose, causing unstable engine idling and power loss. *tr

While driving my 2004 nissan sentra ser 2.5, the car suddenly stopped for no apparent reason. fortunately, the car following me did not collide with me. it would not restart immediately, but did start within about 10 minutes. i had a computer reading done today, and the code was p0340. the parts person mentioned that nissan vehicles had previously had a recall for cam shaft sensors. i researched the internet and did find the exact description of my problem. i had not received any notice of that recall (campaign number 06v242000).; i would have answered that recall. now, my question is this: what can be done to correct this defect in my car? *tr

Mt wife's car suddenly died without warning. the dealership told us it was a defective crankshaft position sensor. it was a $589.00 repair. i know that nissan has had other model years with recalls over sensors causing sudden engine loss. this incident with my wife happened while she was entering a freeway on ramp. she and her coworkers were towed back to her office. the next day the car started right up and was running fine. i drove it to the shop but it suddenly died after running for about 3 minutes. luckily i was on a side street. *tr

While driving my car at slow speeds the engine died. this resulted in reduction in steering and braking ability. no accident or injury occurred though. engine would crank, but not spark plugs would not fire, so car could not be started and had to be pushed to the curb to get it out of traffic. car was towed to mechanic who replaced the camshaft timing detector and reprogrammed the computer which solved the problem. old part was disposed. *tr

We had problems in order to turn it on. then car suddenly stop running in the freeway. we were lucky we did not have an accident. then the light of the engine went on. i took it to my mechanic. he told me about the recall r0606 for nissans sentra 2004 engine 2.5 lt took to the nearest dealer to have my car repair, they did not want to repair unless a pay for it. i had to pay because they claim that the bin was nat in their computer, y told them that i was going to complaint to nhtsa they told me that i can do wherever i want. so i pay 275.00 dlls to have repaired. *tr

My 04 nissan sentra 2.5l qr25 engine is eating oil 4.5 quarts in 300 miles due to a precat failure on oem header which when failed on deceleration sucks material back into the engine causing piston rings and inner seals to fail and can lead to engine fire. i have found this info also on other model sentras too. *tr

Driving vehicle @ 60 mph on highway and the vehicle sputtered and jerked several times and then ran ok. stopped and parked the car for four hours and then drove home and it did it again at 55 mph. 5-13-08 it happened two more times at low speeds and actually died. it started back up and then ran fine. 5-31-08 dealership stated that the problem is the crankshaft sensor. *tr

I received a notice from nissan stating that my vehicle was to be brought into a dealership and an ecm reprogramming was to be performed to correct the crankshaft position sensor issue. i did so back in january of 2008. my ecm never emitted any sort of error code, but i was having spontaneous stalling approximately twice a week. after the reprogramming, the problem stopped until approximately a month ago, when it stalled very hard while i was driving down the freeway. the "check engine" light came on, and i assumed it was just a misfire of the sparkplugs. it began stalling spontaneously at a rate of approximately 1-2 times per day then. three weeks ago, i replaced the spark plugs, and took it to autozone to have the code checked. it stated that my crankshaft position sensor was faulty. i do not believe that a reprogramming of the computer will take care of the problem caused by the manufacturer's defect. i am worried for my safety while driving my vehicle, and would like nissan to compensate me for the replacement of my vehicle's crankshaft position sensor. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan sentra. the contact stated that the vehicle would idle and lose power frequently while driving less than 75 mph. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and they discovered metal pieces under spark plug number 1. the mechanic removed and replaced spark plug number 1; however, the failure persisted and has been to the dealer. on a separate occasion, the vehicle would stall. an independent mechanic removed the intake manifold and found even more metal pieces in the engine from the power valve. two of the power valves were irregularly shaped and were broken off into the engine. the failure has not been remedied. the failure mileage was 69,000 and current mileage was 70,000. updated 01/14/09. *lj updated 01/15/09.*jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan sentra. while driving approximately 70 mph, there was no response when the accelerator pedal was depressed. the driver was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. roadside assistance was called to the scene and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for inspection. the technician stated that the failure was contributed to a sensor in the engine compartment. the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling), although the failures were identical. the failure mileage was 73,360 and current mileage was 100,000.\ updated 07/30/09.*jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan sentra. there was a recall on the engine and engine cooling system; however she was never notified. she has not experienced any failures related to the recall. the dealer advised her to contact the national highway traffic safety administration. vehicle vin number is included and was advised to call and report the issue, because her engine light has continue to come and hesitate to started on numerous occasions. the failure and current mileage was 61, 967.--ds

I have a 1.8 liter engine (nissan sentra) and it is experiencing the same problems that are listed on nhtsa campaign 06v242000 for the 2.5l engine. the 11/12/2007 is the third sensor failure and engine cutoff since june 2007. the dealership has replaced the same sensor each time, and i have been lucky to have been on fairly empty freeways at the time of the failure or i would have been in an accident. *tr

My 2004 nissan sentra ser spec v showed the service engine soon light on august 28, 2007. a certified mechanic used a diagnostic tool to determine that the car had a malfunctioning crankshaft position sensor. upon doing some research on the internet, i found that nissan has issued a recall on some 2003 and 2004 sentras and altimas with this problem. however, when i contacted my local dealership, i was informed that my car was not eligible for the recall warranty work and that the extended warranty i was given at the time of purchase does not cover this particular problem. if nissan has acknowledged this problem and my car is having the problem, why do they refuse to fix it? *tr

2004 nissan sentra lost all power while driving. consumer states that the vehicle completely shut down while driving 65 mph. mechanic determined the failure was the crankshaft sensor. *kb after the crankshaft sensor was replaced, the engine light illuminated and the vehicle would idle rough until it warmed up. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was determined the vehicle had a warped head. the mechanic informed the consumer there was a known problem that defective head bolts could cause the head to warp. the consumer believed the problems he experienced were related to the recall. the consumer contacted nissan and provided his vehicle identification number. nissan stated his vin was not included in the recall. *jb

(se-r spec v) numerous instances of engine misfire, usually occurring on throttle tip-in after a tip-out from cruise conditions. duration of misfire anywhere from 5s to 5 minutes. key-off, key-on sometimes rectifies the misfire. diagnostic code of multiple cylinder misfires. has also rarely occurred immediately after engine start. vehicle has had ecu reprogram recall performed. vehicle unable to accelerate when misfire occurs at low engine speed. misfire event can occur multiple times in a week, or none for six months. failure is so intermittent and non-repeatable that no effect troubleshooting can be performed. *tr

driving 65 on highway the vehicle stop running. *jb

Just purchased my 2004 nissan sentra two weeks ago. the service engine light came on after i came home and remained on. the saleman told me he didn't think my car would pass an emission test. this leads me to believe he sold the car knowing there was a problem. i am taking into the nissan dealer in olympia but i told him i am not paying anything period. the car has only 22,000 miles and is under warranty but i feel he deceived me. the sales person is jay rolfs from associate fleets in seattle, wa. *nm

Please refer to nissan campaign i.d. # p5202. i have a 2004 nissan sentra se-r spec v. at the end of august my car developed stalling and then outright cylinder (1) failure. spark plug was removed and found to be extremely pitted and ground strap was hammered closed. replaced plug, vacuumed cylinder and car ran fine for two weeks. the same problem developed on the way to work and spark plugs were removed and a second cylinder was found to have identical symptoms. the private mechanic i use advised me that there was a recall on this engine (ref. above). i then drove vehicle to the local nissan dealer where they verified that the power valve was missing two of eight screws and this was the most probable cause of the cylinder failures. filed claim with nissan customer service and was informed by regional representative that my vin did not fall into the vin recall range and that they would not honor the recall on my engine. as such, none of the recall troubleshooting was performed on my engine. i feel that my expenses should be reimbursed and, if required, my engine replaced free of charge since i have already suffered from the failure described in the recall. i'm sure that the service life of the pistons, valves, cylinder walls, and engine head associated with the failed spark plugs has been substantially reduced due to the pounding they took from the steel power valve screws. i believe that nissan knows that they have the identical problem with other vin 2.5 liter engines and are refusing to fix them because they don't want to accept corporate liability for a known defect in even more of their engines. i have written to carlos ghosen and given nissan an opportunity to respond with no results to date. please help me obtain the same rights and benefits of other nissan owners who fell under the protection of recall campaign p5202. thank you. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle is at an idle in heavy traffic, the engine stalled and would not restart. the vehicle was pushed aside out of traffic, and after an extended period of time, the engine restarted. the vehicle was seen by a dealer who replaced the crank sensor. after the replacement, the problem persisted. the dealer could not find a probelm. updated 09/13/06. *jb

Situation recurring: long crank time before engine turns over and starts. this situation occurs when vehicle has been running for thirty minutes or more and is turned off and turned right back on as well as when vehicle sits overnight and is started in the morning. problem! *nm