Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2001 Nissan Sentra recalls
Engine and engine cooling
NHTSA campaign 03V511000 · reported December 10, 2003 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 70 vehicles potentially affected
- The 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.
- The 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
NHTSA campaign 03V455000 · reported November 17, 2003 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 630,000 vehicles potentially affected
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The 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.
Electrical system: ignition, module
NHTSA campaign 03V477000 · reported November 14, 2003 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 276,000 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with the qg18de engine or qr25de engines, the foam material used for the interior lining of the electronic control module (ECM) box emits sulfur as it cures.
- The risk
- If one of the resistors inside the ECM has a crack on the surface coating, the gas may cause corrosion of the resistor. This could cause the malfunction indicator light to come on, poor drivability (idle instability, poor accelerator), or the engine to stop running during vehicle operation, which could result in a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will remove the inside lining material from the ECM box. Owner notification began on december 22, 2003. Owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Exterior lighting: headlights
NHTSA campaign 01V376000 · reported December 12, 2001 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 81,393 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these vehicles were missing tamperproof caps that prevent horizontal headlamp adjustment.
- The risk
- These caps are installed to prevent misadjustment of the headlamps.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a tamperproof cap over the horizontal adjustment screw for both headlamps. Owner notification began january 14, 2002. 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.
Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline
NHTSA campaign 01V357000 · reported November 16, 2001 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 103,000 vehicles potentially affected
- The 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.
- The risk
- If the engine stops running while the vehicle is in motion, it could result in a crash.
- The 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.
Wheels
NHTSA campaign 01V277000 · reported August 29, 2001 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 115,000 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The cooling holes in the steel wheel may have burrs on their edges as a result of improper manufacturing. These burrs can cause cracks as the vehicle is being driven. Cracks can propagate between adjacent cooling holes. If enough cracks develop between the cooling holes, the wheel could fail and separate from the mounting hub without prior warning.
- The risk
- Separation of the wheel from the vehicle while being operated could result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect for cracks and replace the wheel if cracks are discovered. Owner notification will be conducted in two phases. The first mailing began october 1, 2001, asking owners to bring their vehicles in to a dealer for inspection of the wheels. Any wheels with cracks will be replaced. A second owner notification will begin in early december, at which time nissan will have an adequate number of replacement wheels, requesting owners to return to their dealers to have the wheels replaced. 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.
Suspension: front, control arm, lower arm
NHTSA campaign 01V174000 · reported May 23, 2001 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 101,000 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. One or more of the three 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.
- The risk
- The bolts could fracture, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the lower control arm attachment bolts. Owner notification began june 30, 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
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Jul 23, 2026 · Power train
Well thankfully it did not happened while driving i stopped it one day to replace the engine (a lil more info i am a mobile mechanic registered with the state of CA) with some year make and model and sub model i finish replacing and next thing later i have no spark i did my diagnostics check wiring fuses relays…
Feb 18, 2022 · Electrical system
I have '01 Nissan Sentra. Over the years I kept having my car auto shut off while driving. My recent incident occurs on 2/17/22 while driving on a freeway at 70mph that left me stranded. I had it towed to the nearest auto mechanics. While the engines shuts down, the Service Engine Soon light came on followed by the…
Nov 2, 2021 · Structure
I was driving on interstate and car stopped while driving almost causing me to not be able to get out of way of traffic
Jul 12, 2019 · Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED AND THEN REMAINED LIT. MULTIPLE INDEPENDENT MECHANICS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, CHECKED THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES, AND INDICATED THAT THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED…
Nov 7, 2017 · Engine · 6,100 miles
WHEN I AM AT A STOP FOR A RED LIGHT THE CAR VIBRATES THEN SHUTS OFF.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 23, 2026.