KnownCarProblems2006 Nissan Sentra Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 116 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Nissan Sentra, most often about the engine (28% of complaints, typically around 93,500 miles). It is 21st of 27 Sentra model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a do-not-drive warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2006 Nissan Sentra problems
Engine
33 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 93,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
I was going back to work after eating lunch driving about 45 MPH and engine just stalled and quite running, this happened in a work zone where they were repairing road. I tried to start car and it would not start, had to wait about 10 minutes then car started but when I started to drive, it stalled again and did it…
This specific 2006 Nissan Sentra se-r spec-v as well as the 2006 Nissan altima both use the same qr25de engines witch these engines are highly prone to excessive oil consumption at rapid rates. My vehicle has gotten to the point where it comsumes a qt of oil every 150 miles or so. This is extremely dangerous as it can…
Air bags
30 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 107,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
Hi there, I have a 2006 Nissan Sentra 1.8 s and unfortunately I have an single traffic accident on 31 dec, 2009. I skid on the snowy-icy highway and hit the road side barriers about 20-30 MPH. Airbags didn't deployed. I injured my neck. I sent all informations Nissan USA about me, vehicle and accident to and asked…
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…
Fuel system
15 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 67,500 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
Our 2006 Nissan Sentra spills gas out the filler hole when attempting to refill. It has come gushing out spraying me and creating a very hazardous situation with fuel on myself and spilled at the fuel pump. I have done some research and have learned it is not an unusual problem, but one that I feel the manufacturer…
I have a Nissan 2006 Sentra 1.8. When refueling, gas pours back out of the gas tank, even when on empty. Nissan has published a service bulletin about a vent control valve replacement (using a new style vent control valve). I contacted Nissan and the parts & labor will total approximately $350 for a serious safety…
Electrical
10 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 83,500 miles. Parts named most often: alternator/generator/regulator, wiring, horn.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Nissan Sentra. The contact received a recall notice for the electronic control module computer. He took the vehicle in for the recall repair, but now he is experiencing issues with the vehicle after the recall repair was performed. While approaching a red light at 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled.…
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Sentra. When the defroster was activated, the vent for the front windshield failed. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Speed control
10 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 93,000 miles.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Nissan Sentra. While driving approximately 2 MPH with pressure applied to the brakes the engine rpms increased excessively. The vehicle surged forward until it was shifted into park gear. The contact stated that the brakes did no function when the failure occurred. The failure recurred several…
Tl contact owns a 2006 Nissan Sentra. While depressing the brake pedal at 3 MPH, the vehicle would not stop. It dramatically accelerated and caused the contact to crash into another vehicle. A flashing red warning light was illuminated on the instrument control panel at the time of the failure. The vehicle was…
Transmission
8 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 140,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission.
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…
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…
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 5%I bought my 2006 Nissan Sentra in may 2006, and the glove compartment continues to fall out. In all the cars that I have had, I never had a glove compartment fall out.
Wheels and tires
6 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 57,500 miles. Parts named most often: hub.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Nissan Sentra equipped with bridgestone turanza tires, line size p205/50r16, dot number mkwdjkor3509. The contact was driving approximately 25-30 MPH on a normal road surface when the contact heard an unusual sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle performance…
Tl contact owns a 2006 Nissan Sentra. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a loud roaring noise coming from the front of the vehicle. He took the vehicle to a local mechanic to have the tires rotated, but he immediately heard the noise again. He then took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 Nissan Sentra recalls
Air bags: inflator module
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: inflator module
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Engine: engine and engine cooling
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Engine: engine and engine cooling
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 1-8
Full defect summary
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines may experience excessive engine oil consumption as a result of improper performance of the piston rings.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Air bag inflator rupture
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe14-016 in june 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.all six vehicles were operated in florida or puerto rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag systems.during the course of pe14-016, odi determined that five additional vehicle manufacturers used inflators of a similar design and vintage also supplied by takata. No evidence of field failures was found in vehicles produced by these five additional manufacturers.nonetheless, at odi's in
Air bag inflator rupture
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe14-016 in june 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.all six vehicles were operated in florida or puerto rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag systems.during the course of pe14-016, odi determined that five additional vehicle manufacturers used inflators of a similar design and vintage also supplied by takata. No evidence of field failures was found in vehicles produced by these five additional manufacturers.nonetheless, at odi's in
Questions about the 2006 Nissan Sentra
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Nissan Sentra?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (33 complaints, typically around 93,500 miles); air bags (30 complaints, typically around 107,500 miles); fuel system (15 complaints, typically around 67,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Nissan Sentra have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 1, 2020 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Nissan Sentra?
- It is 21st of 27 Sentra model years by number of complaints, with 116 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.