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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3N1CB51DXYL••••••2000 Nissan SENTRA
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2000 Nissan SENTRA build (10 vs 5).
10on this build
120on the model
26builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedEngine And Engine Cooling 4Equipment 1Wheels 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJan 2012
I was on a four lane public highway and was boxed into the far right lane as I was attempting to switch lanes to avoid traffic. Another car sped up and boxed me into the right lane. I slammed on the brakes and decreased my speed from 45 mph to approximately 20-30 mph. I crashed…
EngineAug 2020
I am original owner of 2000 nissan sentra. Manifold catalytic failed smog check. I tried to purchase parts with dealer and they tell me that the part is no longer available with them or aftermarket. I want to hold them responsable for not having the parts for my vehicle
TiresJun 2009
On 12-22-07 I purchased 4 brand new goodyear 45,000 mile tires. A year and a half later, after putting approximately 25,000 miles on the tires, I began having problems. On 6-27-09, my front drivers side tire blew out. On 7-20-09, my rear drivers side tire blew out. On 7-31-09,…
Electrical SystemApr 2006
The electric wiring of 2000 sentra is bad and defective, it displays intermittent problem, all the display meters (speedometer, fuel gauge) will go of and on
Engine And Engine CoolingJul 2005
The following occurred three times: while driving at highway speeds, and then stopping, and then accelerating slowly, the engine simply cut out after the RPM wavered between 500-1100 for about a minute. The car could not be restarted and two out of the three times had to be…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3N1CB51DXYL790611 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.