2004 Nissan Sentra recalls and problems
The 2004 Nissan Sentra has 4 safety recalls and 197 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2004 Nissan Sentra vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2004 Nissan Sentra recalls
Recall 20V-747: Air Bags
Problem: 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.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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.
Recall 20V-008: Air Bags
Problem: 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.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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.
Recall 15V-287: Air Bags
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Recall 06V-242: Engine and Engine Cooling
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crank angle sensor is affected by temperature variations. Under certain driving conditions, these variations in temperature can be large enough to cause a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor.
Risk: If the interruption in the signal from the 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.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the ECM free of charge. The recall began on august 21, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
2004 Nissan Sentra problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 61 | |
| Air Bags | 32 | |
| Electrical System | 28 | |
| Engine | 26 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 25 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 | |
| Power Train | 7 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | |
| Steering | 5 | |
| Structure | 4 | |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 16
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 4
- Air Bags › Frontal — 3
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump — 3
- Structure › Body — 3
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 3
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 2
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Crankcase (Pcv) — 2
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 77,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2004 Nissan Sentra complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2004 Nissan Sentra: 20V-747 (air bags), 20V-008 (air bags), 15V-287 (air bags), 06V-242 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Nissan Sentra?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (61 reports), followed by air bags (32). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 77,000 miles.
Are Nissan recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Nissan dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.