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2020 Nissan Sentra Engine Problems

4 owner-reported engine complaints from NHTSA data

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Jan 2024Jul 2025
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (4)

highENGINE
Filed: Jul 2025

Your 2020 Nissan Sentra is shuddering while driving at various speeds and making an abnormal rattling sound from under the hood, even though no warning light has appeared. The issue occurred around 28,879 miles and hasn't been diagnosed or repaired yet. The problem likely involves an engine component that's loose or worn and may need inspection and adjustment or replacement.

NHTSA #: 11675028
mediumENGINE
Filed: May 2025

Tensioner pulley broke

NHTSA #: 11661731
mediumENGINE
Filed: Feb 2024

Vehicle is burning oil too fast. First 2 oil changes seems normal but after the next few oil change seem to last a shorter time. Know it’s only lasting 6 weeks.keep getting service know message even though it just went threw service a few days ago Getting check engine light on for lost of power in engine and hearing load nosies coming from engine like cracking loses burned oil buildup even thought this car goes threw regular oil change maintenance. Oil is burning to quick within weeks. Radio loses power when driveing restarts its self as if I turned the car on and off. Car window also loses power the windows won’t go down with the buttons even off car is fully on as if it had child lock on it when it doesn’t happens for a few days goes away then happens again it’s an on and off problem with the windows.

NHTSA #: 11569631
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jan 2024

Engine malfunction when milage at 37000 miles. The service only update computer system of the car and could not address the problem at all.

NHTSA #: 11568092

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