2000 Nissan SENTRA Recalls

Learn What to Do if Your SENTRA Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Nissan, so if you own a 2000 SENTRA take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

  1. Call Nissan to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge
  2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance
  3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page

Recent 2000 SENTRA Recalls

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Recall for 2000 NISSAN SENTRA

    • Recall Announced MARCH 13 2006
    • NHTSA Reference #06E023000
    • Number Affected 292,000

    Summary: Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment."

    Consequence: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

    Fix: Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2006. Owners may contact anzo usa at 909-468-3688.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E023000 »

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Recall for 2000 NISSAN SENTRA

    • Recall Announced DECEMBER 10 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #03V511000
    • Number Affected 70

    Summary: 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.

    Consequence: 

    Fix: Dealers will replace the bracket on these vehicles. Owner notification began December 15, 2003. Owners should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03V511000 »

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Recall for 2000 NISSAN SENTRA

    • Recall Announced NOVEMBER 17 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #03V455000
    • Number Affected 630,000

    Summary: 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.

    Consequence: 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.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03V455000 »

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Recall for 2000 NISSAN SENTRA

    • Recall Announced NOVEMBER 14 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #03V477000
    • Number Affected 276,000

    Summary: 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.

    Consequence: 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.

    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.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03V477000 »

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Recall for 2000 NISSAN SENTRA

    • Recall Announced NOVEMBER 16 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #01V357000
    • Number Affected 103,000

    Summary: 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.

    Consequence: 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.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #01V357000 »

  • WHEELS Recall for 2000 NISSAN SENTRA

    • Recall Announced AUGUST 29 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #01V277000
    • Number Affected 115,000

    Summary: 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.

    Consequence: Separation of the wheel from the vehicle while being operated could result in a vehicle crash.

    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.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #01V277000 »

  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM Recall for 2000 NISSAN SENTRA

    • Recall Announced MAY 23 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #01V174000
    • Number Affected 101,000

    Summary: 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.

    Consequence: The bolts could fracture, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #01V174000 »

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