P0101 on NISSAN SENTRA
What P0101 Means on Your NISSAN SENTRA
Real NISSAN SENTRA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"Purchased the vehicle in june 2016, service engine light came on in october (approximately 60,000-70,000 miles) when temp dropped below 55 degrees. took it to a mechanic, code read p0101. find nissan has posted a bulletin on this.followed all guidelines. he cleaned the maf sensor. light went off."
"It is ridiculous that so many people with the same car have had the same exact problem and no investigation or action has been done by the nhtsa yet."
"While driving to work headed towards the altamont pass on highway 580 west.just past grant line rd at 6:15 a.m. on 03/17/2015, my car started to hesitate, then immediately lost all power with no prior warning to be able to pull over. i was stranded in the second lane over from the fast lane."
"Code P0101 came on, service Bulletin from NHTSA.gov was done. Car came back worst. Engine stalled in the middle of the street. It wouldn’t turn on, we had to push it to get it out of the street. Car will accelerate on its own when turn on."
""mass air flow sensor recall" and components there of or intake fuel/performance reductors...check engine code p0101. while running the vehicle looses power and struggles to go faster entering freeways or up hills also have to use more gas lately. check engine light lit up..."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P0101 on NISSAN SENTRA
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
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What To Do Next
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Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
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Get a proper diagnosis
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