2006 Nissan Sentra
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 116 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 21st highest complaint count among 26 Sentra model years with reports.
Of the 2006 reports, 22 involved a crash and 1 involved a fire. 17 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleAug 9, 2022
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, and both driver and passenger-side inflators designed to fit 2007-2012 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback vehicles. Please see Nissan's recall report for the specific part numbers. These replacement inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Campaign 22E066000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedDec 1, 2020
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2002-2006 Sentra vehicles whose passenger air bags were previously inspected and may have been released without replacing the Takata air bag inflator. In the event of a crash, Takata frontal passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been completed. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-inspect the vehicle and, if necessary, replace the air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PM964.
Campaign 20V747000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJan 9, 2020
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.
Campaign 20V008000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsMay 15, 2015
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: On December 18, 2015 Nissan informed NHTSA of an amendment of this recall to remove 2004-2005 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles.
Campaign 15V287000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine coolingNov 14, 2007
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CAN OVERHEAT CAUSING A BRIEF INTERRUPTION IN THE SIGNAL OUTPUT FROM THE SENSOR.
IF THE INTERRUPTION IN THE SIGNAL FROM THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR IS SO BRIEF THAT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) LOGIC DOES NOT HAVE TIME TO DIAGNOSE THE CONDITION, THE ENGINE MAY STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AT A LOW SPEED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ECM FREE OF CHARGE. CERTAIN MY 2006 ALTIMAS WHICH HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY REMEDIED UNDER RECALL CAMPAIGN 06V223 (NISSAN R0606) ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL SINCE THE REPROGRAMMING FOR 06V223 ALSO INCLUDED THIS REPROGRAMMING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 07V527000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine coolingJun 21, 2006
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION AS A RESULT OF IMPROPER PERFORMANCE OF THE PISTON RINGS.
IF THE OIL IS NOT MAINTAINED AT LEAST AT THE MINIMUM LEVEL, ENGINE DAMAGE CAN OCCUR AND IN EXTREME CASES RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM OR ENGINE COMPUTER). YOUR VEHICLE WILL ALSO BE INSPECTED TO DETERMINE IF IT HAS BEEN CONSUMING ENGINE OIL AT A HIGHER THAN NORMAL RATE. IN A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF VEHICLES, ENGINE REPLACEMENT WILL BE NEEDED. ON JUNE 9, 2006, NISSAN NOTIFIED OWNERS OF THE POSSIBILITY OF EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AND THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING THE OIL AT A PROPER LEVEL. FOLLOW-UP LETTER TO OWNERS ADVISING THEM OF THE STATUS OF THE RECALL WAS SENT DURING AUGUST 2006. FOLLOWUP LETTER TO OWNERS WAS SENT ON NOVEMBER 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 06V223000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: power train
8 reports, newest first. Show all
Power train, Engine and engine cooling, Apr 21, 2023
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated then stalled. The contact stated that he was able to restart the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed and the mechanic retrieved DTC: P0335 (Crankshaft) and P0725 (TCM, ECM). The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there would be a diagnostic test fee assessed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 193,377.
Power train, Air bags, Oct 15, 2021
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Sentra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V747000 (Air Bags) and had the vehicle taken to the dealer to be repaired. Additionally, the transmission fluid was flushed and refilled. The contact stated that after the vehicle was returned, the transmission fluid was checked and looked the same as before the transmission flush. Additionally, the airbag was not repaired properly. The contact was concerned that no repairs had been performed on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, May 6, 2021
DRIVE BY WIRE .WHEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ON IT DRAGS U THREW RED LIGHTS. UNLESS U PUT IN NEUTRAL. IDLES TOO HIGH NOT DISENGAGING THE TQ.CONVERTER .
Power train, Electrical system, Jul 27, 2015
I OWN A 2006 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND WHEN I WAS WAITING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE GEAR SHIFTED FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL AFTER I SLIGHTLY BUMPED AGAINST THE GEAR SHIFT WITH MY ARM. WHEN I CHECKED TO CONFIRM THAT IT COULD BE MOVED WITHOUT ENGAGING THE BUTTON ON THE SIDE OF THE GEAR SHIFT I WAS ABLE TO SHIFT FROM ONE GEAR TO ANOTHER WITHOUT ENGAGING THE BUTTON. IT APPEARED THAT THE VEHICLES GEAR SHIFT WAS ONLY DESIGNED TO CHANGE GEARS WHEN THE BUTTON ON THE SIDE OF THE GEAR SHIFT WAS ENGAGED. THAT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH IF THE GEAR SHIFT CAN EASILY BE WITHOUT ENGAGING THE BUTTON THAT WAS INTENDED FOR THAT FUNCTION. THE 5-CD DISC PLAYER HAS ALSO STOPPED FUNCTIONING TO THE POINT WHERE I AM UNABLE TO REMOVE THE CDS THAT ARE LODGED INSIDE THE PLAYER. I CAN ONLY ASSUME THAT THEY HAVE MELTED INSIDE AND THAT IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE. I HAVE NOT NOTIFIED THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER OF THESE FAILURES AT THIS TIME.
Power train, Apr 21, 2008
2006 NISSAN SENTRA 1.8 VEHICLE NO LONGER GOES IN REVERSE. VEHICLE ONLY OPERATING IN NEUTRAL AT 20 MPH.. NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH HOOD. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO MAROONE NISSAN IN PEMBROKE PINES FLORIDA DEALER REFUSES TO LOOK AT VEHICLE WITHOUT AN AGREEMENT TO PAY $ 195.00 .. SPOKE TO DEALERSHIP WITH REGARDS TO RECALL SAYS VIN # NOT AFFECTED BY RECALL. VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 63K MILES ON IT NOT OPERABLE .. *TR
Power train, Latches/locks/linkages, Dec 17, 2007, crash
MY AUTO SLIPPED FROM PARK TO DRIVE SUNDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 16, 2007 WITH NO WARNING. WE HAD A TERRIBLE SNOW STORM AND I HAD MY CAR IN PARK WHILE CLEARING THE WINDSHIELD AND IT SLIPPED FROM PARK TO DRIVE. THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE WHILE DRIVING WHERE IT WILL SLIP FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL. MY LOCKS ALSO LOCKED AS SOON AS I SHUT MY DOORS AFTER STARTED MY AUTO. I HAVE POWER LOCKS AND THE DOORS SHOULD NOT HAVE LOCKED WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. I WAS LOCKED OUT OF MY CAR FOR OVER AN HOUR UNTIL I COULD GET A TOW TRUCK TO MY HOME TO OPEN MY CAR. *TR
Power train, Exterior lighting, Visibility, Equipment, Dec 10, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE AND HEARD A GRINDING NOISE WHEN SHIFTING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SHIFTER WAS TOO TIGHT AND THEY LOOSENED THE SHIFTER ON TWO OCCASIONS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CAUSED THE FAILURE. AS OF DECEMBER 10, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,998. UPDATED 01-14-08. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HEARD A CRACKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD A LEAK, THE WINDOW REGULATOR WAS REPLACED, THE SHIFT KNOB WAS SCREWED ON TOO FAR WHICH WAS MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE CONSUMER TO SHIFT GEARS. THE CD CHANGER WOULD NOT EJECT CD'S. THE HAZARD SWITCH FAILED, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WOULD STICK INTERMITTENTLY. UPDATED 01/11/08. *JB
Power train, Other or unspecified, Feb 12, 2007
DROVE TO WORK, END OF DAY THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. CALLED DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT COKE HAD SPILLED NEAR THE GEAR SHIFT WHICH STOPPED IT FROM WORKING. I DO NOT DRINK COKE. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS HAPPENS TO A LOT OF LADIES CAR. BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY WILL NOT COVER. TOWER CAME CARRY CAR TO DEALER WENT INSIDE CAR, PULL UP COVER UNSCREWED HIS PEN PUSHED IN HOLE PUT CAR IN GEAR.TOLD ME DRIVE TO DEALER.TUESDAY,WAS TOLD "COKE" IN CAR HAVE TO PAY $500+. CALL SERVICE MANAGER EXPLAIN HAPPENS HOW CAR WAS DIAGNOSED WITH "COKE" PROBLEM BEFORE GETTING THERE.DID HE TEST CAR WHY IT DID NOT GO INTO GEAR HIS REPLY SAME " YOU SPILLED COKE NOW IT NOT WORK".WEDNESDAY WENT SOMETHING IN CAR THE MANAGER SAID WAS STICKY, ASKED DID THEY CHECK TO SEE WHAT IT WAS THEY SAID NO. NEEDED TO KNOW IF I WANTED TO FIX IT OR WAS I GOING TO MOVE IT OFF THEIR LOT. MANY QUESTIONS NO HELPFUL ANSWERS ALL RECEIVED WAS "GIVE ME THE RENTAL CAR AND REMOVE YOUR CAR OFF THE LOT".I GAVE HIM THE KEY ASK FOR STATEMENT SHOWING I RETURNED CAR HE SAID NO.ASKED FOR THE KEY BACK TO RETURN CAR MYSELF.I TALKED TO NISSAN MANUFACTURE TURNED COMPLAINT OVER TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS THEY MADE ME FEEL LESS THAN A PERSON.ASKED DID THEY KNOW THIS HAPPEN TO THIS VEHICLE THEY SAID YES. WHY DO THEY NOT TELL PEOPLE OR PUT INFO ON COMPUTER HE WAS VERY RUDE.ASKED WHY DID I NOT ASK IF IT WAS GOING TO BE A PROBLEM IF "COKE OR SOMETHING WAS SPILLED IN THE VEHICLE, HE TOLD ME AN ECONOMICAL VEHICLE NOT HAVE LUXURIES OF EXPENSIVE VEHICLE.IF I WANTED A WATER PROOF VEHICLE I SHOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE OF PURCHASING A MORE EXPENSIVE VEHICLE.I WAS HURT AND ASKED WHY DID THEY NOT HAVE VEHICLE RECALLED CUP HOLDERS IN FRONT OF THE GEAR SHIFT.NO ONE LISTEN.GEAR SHIFT NOT WORKING PROPERLY VOID EMERGENCY BRAKE, HAVE TO CRANK IN NEUTRAL.ON INCLINE CAR WILL ROLL BACKWARD OUT OF CONTROL NOT YET NO ONE HAS BEEN KILL YET I WAS TOLD.PRAY NO ONE GET KILL BEFORE THIS IS LOOK INTO AS A SERIOUS MATTER.*NM