Nissan Sentra

2001–2005 only

563 classified complaints 3 recalls

2001–2005 Nissan Sentra models have 563 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this range is engine — engine_stalling, typically surfacing around 108,974 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2001–2005 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Nissan Sentra report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

1996–2000

2001–2005

2006–2010

2011–2015

2016–2020

2021–2025

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2001–2005 only

engine — engine_stalling n=134

Median onset: 108,974 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typically $230–$3,010 to fix a engine repair, nationally.

body_interior — airbags_restraints n=88

Median onset: 115,287 miles. 14.8% of these involved a crash, fire, or injury.

More common in older model years. · Typically $330–$620 to fix a body_interior repair, nationally.

electrical — body_control_module n=72

Median onset: 105,594 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typically $250–$5,240 to fix a electrical repair, nationally.

engine — ignition n=47

Median onset: 111,548 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typically $230–$3,010 to fix a engine repair, nationally.

engine — head_gasket n=40

Median onset: 79,617 miles. 2.5% of these involved a crash, fire, or injury.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typically $230–$3,010 to fix a engine repair, nationally.

fuel — fuel_tank_lines n=34

Median onset: 113,949 miles. 2.9% of these involved a crash, fire, or injury.

More common in older model years. · Typically $260–$2,150 to fix a fuel repair, nationally.

engine — oil_consumption n=19

Median onset: 97,287 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typically $230–$3,010 to fix a engine repair, nationally.

body_interior — doors_windows_interior n=16

Median onset: 135,485 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typically $330–$620 to fix a body_interior repair, nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see methodology. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2001–2005 model years. See the full Nissan Sentra report for every year and full specs/safety data.