Complaints
236
Crashes
27
Fires
5
Injuries
11
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Nissan Sentra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#123 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:57,146 mi
Fires:1
#222 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:72,681 mi
#320 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:109,964 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Nissan Sentra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 23 | — | 1 | 57,146 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 22 | — | — | 72,681 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 20 | — | 1 | 109,964 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 15 | 1 | — | 35,520 mi | |
| Airbags | 9 | 5 | — | 150,860 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 7 | 6 | — | 36,000 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 7 | — | — | 42,860 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 6 | — | — | 55,333 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | 1 | — | 77,526 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 6 | — | — | 24,000 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | 96,623 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 1 | — | 19,910 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 2 | — | — | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
57,146
Engine & Cooling
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,681
Electrical Faults
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
109,964
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,520
Airbags
9
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
150,860
Air Bags:Frontal
7
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,000
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,860
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,333
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,526
Wheel Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,000
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,623
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
19,910
Other Equipment
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Nissan Sentra — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Nissan Sentra reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2000 Nissan Sentra has 236 NHTSA complaints, 27 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine with 23 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Nissan Sentra?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (23 complaints, avg 57,146 mi); Engine & Cooling (22 complaints, avg 72,681 mi); Electrical Faults (20 complaints, avg 109,964 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Nissan Sentra?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 69,305 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Nissan Sentra?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Nissan Sentra include 27 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 11 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Nissan Sentra as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Nissan Sentra?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Sentra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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