2004 Nissan Sentra Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

26Engine complaints

13.2%Of all 197 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING35 · 17.8%

AIR BAGS29 · 14.7%

ENGINE26 · 13.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM22 · 11.2%

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE19 · 9.6%

Share of the 197 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 Nissan Sentra overview page.

What owners report

“WAS GOING DOWN THE ROAD TRAVELING AROUND 25 MPH AND ENGINE STALLED OUT OF THE BLUE THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER ABOUT 15…”NHTSA complaint 10648323 — filed 10/17/2014

“IN JULY OF 2011 MY 2004 NISSAN SENTRA SE-R SPEC V HAD SOME ISSUES. I HAD A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON AND HAD LIGHT…”NHTSA complaint 10557504 — filed 12/27/2013

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V242000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). APPROXIMATELY…”NHTSA complaint 10554839 — filed 12/04/2013

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Nissan Sentra have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2004 Nissan Sentra: 26 of 197 complaints on file (13.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2004 Nissan Sentra have in total?

197 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 20 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 18 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.