2000-2006 Nissan Sentra: Recall History
Updated: 11/23/08
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Learn about official auto recalls, reliability issues, and vehicle problems for the 2000-2006 Nissan Sentra directly from the NHTSA and manufacturers.
NHTSA Recall History
2000-01 Senta:
Steel wheels could fail and separate from the mounting hub without prior warning.
2000-02 Senta:
May be missing tamperproof caps meant to prevent horizontal headlamp adjustment.
2001 Senta:
Bolts used to attach each front-suspension lower control arm to the body on the left and right sides may not have been properly manufactured and could fracture, increasing the risk of a crash.
2002 Senta w/ 2.5 liter:
Exhaust pipe hanger pin may catch debris from that could be ignited by contact with the main catalyst. Dealers will remove the protruding pin and install heat shield(s).
2002:
The engine may stall while being driven at low speed due to an overheated crankshaft position sensor. Dealers will reprogram the ECM.
2003 Senta:
Corrosion on resistor in ECM could cause check-engine light to come on or cause the engine to stop.
2005 Senta:
Vapor hose in fuel tank may not have been formed correctly; if tank is full, fuel may flow into the hose, causing vapor canister to fill and excess fuel to spill onto the ground.
2005-2006:
The engine may stall while being driven at low speed due to an overheated crankshaft position sensor. Dealers will reprogram the ECM.
2006 Senta w/ 2.5L engine:
Excessive engine oil consumption as a result of improper performance of the piston rings may occur. If the oil is not maintained at least at the minimum level, engine damage can occur, and in extreme cases, an engine fire. Nissan notified owners of the possibility of excessive oil consumption and the importance of maintaining the oil at a proper level.
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