Nissan Sentra Problems and Repair Histories
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Nissan Sentra Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
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2011 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD
| Nissan Sentra in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 23000 | 0 | Driver side back brake light already went out. It went out at 18,000 miles, just didn't have time to take it to the dealer for free replacement-put new bulb in. |
| Sep | 2012 | 27000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Sentra in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 0 | Replaced ECU under warranty because it was fried due to a electrical spike/short. | |
| Dec | 2011 | 9000 | 0 | Brakes make a grinding noise every time they are pressed. Dealer applied some anti-squeal and grease and cleaner and it didn't help. The problem is still on-going. |
| Mar | 2013 | 18000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 12400 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 38440 | 0 | piston slap on number 3 cylinder. engine taken apart and piston replaced. |
| Apr | 2013 | 38440 | 0 | Loose left side trunk hinge. Alignment problem. Realigned and tighten hinge bolts. check engine ligth stayed on. replace vtc/iovt solenoid assembly. |
| Nissan Sentra in Rhode Island, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 26000 | 0 | Excessive noise when driven cold. Second time for this complaint. Brakes thumping at 20 MPH. Was told it was an ABS self check. |
| Aug | 2012 | 27500 | 0 | After pursuing Nissan USA about the excessive engine noise that the original dealer said it was normal a second dealer replaced the engine. |
| Mar | 2013 | 38000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
177-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 0 | The trunk after closing so many times is not aligned on one of the side. The body shop re-aligned it. Under warranty. | |
| Oct | 2011 | 0 | Dealer Note: CUSTOMER REPORTS ON SORT OF CLICING / RUBBING TYPE OF NOISE FROM BEHIND AUDIO UNIT WHEN DRIVING WITH HEATER SYSTEM ACTIVATED Remedy: INSTRUMENT PANEL - CENTRE clean up. Noise came back after a week, will go back again later. | |
| Jan | 2012 | 0 | After filling up gas, the dashboard does not show full. Always ends up 3/4. Dealer note: REPLACE ECC CONTROL MODULE DUE TO INTERNAL FAILURE Service Engine Light came on. A small leak from the fuel sensor detected. Warranty replacement for a defective fuel sensor. Replaced and it is ok now. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 31620 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD
| Nissan Sentra in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | Left fog lamp inop due to bulb, replaced under warranty. No cost to owner | |
| Oct | 2010 | 0 | The oil pressure sending unit began to leak engine oil. The switch had to be removed and new washers installed. The engine oil blew all over the CV boot on the passengers side and under the car. Covered under Nissan Warranty. | |
| Nissan Sentra in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 0 | Replaced entire radio dashboard component because screen kept cutting out. | |
2008 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
177-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Nissan Sentra in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 4000 | 0 | Check engine light - small leak in the evaporative gas system. |
| Aug | 2008 | 5000 | 0 | Check engine light came on twice in August. Took it into dealer who found a small evaporative leak. The next week, it came on again. This time they said that there was a small cut on the gas cap O ring. |
| Aug | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD
| Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 1860 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 2480 | 0 | The car made a noise on the passenger side when going over speed bumps or just driving. After the third trip to the dealer they felt that they would change the engine mount and see if the noise disappears. It is going in this week. |
| May | 2008 | 3100 | 0 | Engine mount was changed and noise stopped. |
| Dec | 2011 | 34720 | 0 | steering column changed front driver side axle changed |
| Feb | 2013 | 39980 | 492 | pads and caliper service front brakes rear drum brake reline new brake shoes third brake light bulb, took 10 minutes. license light issue - no light electrical issue. Labor to diagnose the problem with license light at $85 per hour so it has not been fixed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 40300 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Sentra in Wyoming, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | Two rattles, one in the driver side airbag above the seatbelt, the other behind the passenger side speaker. Awaiting replacement rear seatbelts that are supposedly causing the driver side issue. They are still trying to determine the passenger side issue. | |
| Apr | 2008 | 5000 | 0 | They tweeked the door and lubed the door channel, it got slightly better but not fixed. |
| Aug | 2008 | 11000 | 0 | Condenser cracked and leaked all the coolant. Replaced condenser and recharged system. When finished the window auto up feature didn't work and I had to take it back for another day to get them to re-flash the computer. |
| Sep | 2008 | 13000 | 0 | Replaced motor for driver side window. Had them look at two tires that were worn to wear bars in only 13k miles. |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Sentra in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 6000 | 0 | Sunvisor vanity mirror cover fell off (failure of pivot) |
| Dec | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 98580 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 112840 | 1000 | Car running rough, took to local mechanic, spent 800 dollars, couldn't fix and now would not start, took to dealer, new emu to fix, too expensive, scrapped car |
2008 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Nissan Sentra in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 0 | Right side door panels didn't properly align, dealer readjusted them for me and everything is perfect. | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Nissan Sentra in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 12000 | 51 | Warped brake rotors. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Sentra in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 13000 | 0 | Worn out front rotor, squeaking. |
| Apr | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
177-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 6200 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 11780 | 0 | Engine lost power, shuddered and died. Check Engine light came on. Restart results in same symptoms. Cause was failed Mass Airflow Sensor. |
| Nov | 2009 | 20460 | 0 | creak when turning and going over bumps from rear of car. Required completed tear down of rear and visit to body shop to "tighten" cross member. This car is ridiculous for the number of major repairs required under warranty. |
| Dec | 2009 | 21080 | 0 | Car experience jerking when accelerating, will drop 1k rpm when jerking (dealer cannot reproduce) |
| Mar | 2010 | 25380 | 0 | Fuel mixture/oxygen sensor failure. Caused service engine soon light to come on. |
| Jun | 2010 | 29760 | 740 | Creaking noise from rear right (C pillar area) returned. Dealer will have to strip car again to repair so will have to come back and leave car for 1 to 3 days. Will be selling this car and getting something that's not a lemon. |
| Jan | 2011 | 37200 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Sentra in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 5000 | 0 | Power steering motor failed. |
| Jun | 2008 | 5000 | 0 | Rattling inside engine, could not replicate. Transmission grinding, could not replicate. |
| Nov | 2008 | 7000 | 0 | Rattles/Creaks/Vibrations within the cabin. Written off as being "standard noises that Nissan was aware of with no fix." Finally got frustrated enough to trade car with only 9k miles on it. |
| Feb | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD
| Nissan Sentra in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 17000 | 150 | Brake light was on, dealer topped off brake fluid. After backing out of driveway and shifting into park there is a noise. Dealer unable to duplicate. |
| Jun | 2008 | 19000 | 0 | Steering loose, part ordered. |
| Jul | 2008 | 20000 | 0 | Steering column replaced under warranty. |
| Oct | 2008 | 22000 | 0 | Brake master cylinder replaced, there is a recall for this but notice had not arrived yet. The Brake warning light was coming on intermittently and the dealer had found the fluid was low on a previous trip. |
| Jun | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Nissan Sentra in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 61000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 68000 | 38 | Slight leak from the steering rack. A simple worm-screw clamp was used to fix it. |
2006 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
165-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Nissan Sentra in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 66960 | 0 | heat shield rattling |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Sentra in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 100000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 101000 | 575 | I bought the car from a private seller. Engine check light came on after a week. Had it checked out and the car had a p0420 code (bad front catalytic converter.) So I bought an after market exhaust system and had it repaired. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Sentra in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 45000 | 55 | Starter started malfunctioning about in 2008, at about 30K miles, never bothered replacing 'til now. Thought it was the teeth of the starter, but looks like the solenoid actaully. |
| Sep | 2012 | 78000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 21080 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 21880 | 330 | Replaced the camshaft position sensor because car had difficulty starting. |
| Aug | 2011 | 24980 | 305 | Camshaft positioning sensor |
| Jun | 2012 | 27900 | 328 | Rear brakes made a thumping sound when stopping. Found pads & drums worn out. Drums out of round. Car not safe to drive. |
| Mar | 2013 | 30380 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Sentra in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 48000 | 350 | fuel pump defective |
2005 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
165-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Nissan Sentra in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 54000 | 0 | Switch under brake pedal that turns on brake lights when pedal is depressed stopped working. Owner rebuilt switch themselves and repaired the problem. |
| Aug | 2011 | 75000 | 0 | Lights for climate control went out. Repair is not attempted. |
| Mar | 2012 | 86000 | 30 | Crankshaft position sensor replaced after malfunctioning causing car to die while driving. |
| Aug | 2012 | 97000 | 40 | Stoplight switch replaced after brake lights and cruise control stopped working. 2nd time having this issue on this particular vehicle |
| Mar | 2013 | 108000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 62620 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 68820 | 0 | Brakes front and rear. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Sentra in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 55000 | 0 | Replaced gas cap. Took several resets for the computer to turn of the light. |
| Dec | 2011 | 98000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Nissan Sentra in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 24000 | 2350 | the radiator crapped out and caused engine damage so the entire engine had to be replaced. Factory warranty doesn't cover it since the problem was caused by the radiator which isn't under warranty. |
| Sep | 2009 | 24000 | 5 | The plastic underneath the front left fender came off and scraped the wheel. I had to replace the screw to hold it back together. |
| Oct | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 49600 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 50840 | 800 | Back brake shoes & drums required repair after a brake tune-up a year before. This seemed to be a repair outside of the normal wear & tear on brakes. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 58900 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 60140 | 500 | Rear brake cylinders leaking. Total replacement. Replaced head gasket. Installed fuel pump repair kit. |
| Aug | 2010 | 79360 | 343 | Pipe between converter and muffler rusted at muffler joint and was leaking exhaust. Noisy |
| Oct | 2011 | 99200 | 0 | Replaced a control arm and stabilizers. |
| Aug | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 99200 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 101680 | 1500 | Heater stopped working: engine started overheating. Shop replaced thermostat and flushed coolant. Back in shop - determined a head gasket problem. Repaired as told cheaper than replacing as it was a slow leak in the head gasket. Total cost $1200 |
| Apr | 2010 | 104160 | 400 | Rusted universal ball joint. Clunking noise in wheel. Parts replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Sentra in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 79000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 95000 | 1000 | Evap coil replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Sentra in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 52300 | 240 | Front brakes & rotors replaced |
| May | 2012 | 72000 | 800 | Replaced exhaust system from cat. converter back. |
| Mar | 2013 | 78000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Nissan Sentra in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 98000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 103000 | 185 | The alternator went bad. Wasn't charging system causing misfire and no starts. Replaced everything is fine now. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Sentra in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 86000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 115000 | 125 | LR ABS sensor failing intermittently, turning on ABS light, followed by complete failure of sensor w/light on constantly. Pulled LR sensor code, verified good circuit, replaced sensor, cleared code. |
| Feb | 2011 | 139000 | 190 | Rear shocks leaked oil and were weak. Shock mounting plates worn out. Both causing clunking noise over bumps. Replaced shocks, mounts, and protective boots. |
| Jul | 2011 | 148000 | 90 | Cylinder 3 ignition coil failed suddenly. Vehicle was able to be carefully driven to my work where I diagnosed the problem and replaced the ignition coil. |
| Aug | 2011 | 149000 | 200 | Alternator began making a loud noise, while components inside were glowing red-hot and billowing smoke (but still charging the battery). Left car in parking lot at work overnight. Replaced alternator myself next morning, took 10 minutes. Passenger side outer tie rod end became very loose over the past few months. Replaced now before it broke, aligned front end. |
2003 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
165-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Nissan Sentra in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 71000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 74000 | 100 | Car cylinder rings are worn out and maybe leaking engine oil into the combustion chamber, causing excessive oil consumption. Have to fill 2qts every 400 miles. |
| Aug | 2010 | 93000 | 0 | Brake discs went bad, makes a squealing noise, wear and tear problem. |
| Dec | 2010 | 99000 | 214 | Radiator started leaking. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Sentra in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 93000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 94000 | 88 | Very difficult to start during cold mornings, aamco says its due to carbon build up in the throttle body and a faulty fuel pressure regulator. |
| Jun | 2009 | 97000 | 150 | Crank shaft position sensor needed to be replaced |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 0 | Sensor blew while driving stalling the car. Towed to dealer they replaced sensor after 2 days because they claimed every Sentra has these replaced and they were out of stock. | |
| Apr | 2009 | 0 | Another 2 sensors blew on the car, cam lift sensor and sensor for main computer because of foam put in during time of build. | |
| Aug | 2009 | 0 | Catalytic converter blew and was making a noise like marbles in a tin can. Found out pieces of the inside of the cat sucked into the engine scaring the pistons causing excessive oil consumption. Dealer earlier claimed this oil consumption was normal. | |
| Dec | 2009 | 20460 | 0 | Engine light came on after another sensor blew. The power window passenger side stopped working also. Took car to dealer and traded it in for a Honda Civic. |
2002 Nissan Sentra
Engine not specified
| Nissan Sentra in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 117000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 117000 | 1050 | Head gasket had to be changed. Dealer screwed up job and now the car loses oil. Took it to another dealer and the car is still with them, right now. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Nissan Sentra in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 118000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 120000 | 2400 | Spun rod bearing and had the motor rebuilt. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Sentra in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 117000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 117000 | 140 | The headgasket was leaking at cylinder 3. |
| Aug | 2009 | 140000 | 0 | piston slap, needs new engine/block |
| Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 75640 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 76880 | 500 | Mass airflow sensor was corroded as a result of being immersed in water during a rainstorm. Sensor was replaced and moved to a drier location to keep in away from water. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Nissan Sentra in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 110360 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 110980 | 85 | Power Window Regulator broke on the drivers side; replaced regulator myself (easy, less than 30 minutes) Check Engine light is on because of bad heater in the O2 sensor; decided not to fix at this time as drivability is the still fine but mileage is suffering slightly. Passed emissions test. |
| Oct | 2008 | 114700 | 0 | Passenger window goes down, but will not go up (or goes up very slowly or with help). Cleaned & Lubed tracks but still not great. |
| Jun | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Sentra in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 106000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 108000 | 50 | Went to mechanic for routine oil change. Mechanic had a difficult time removing oil cap. The ratching mechanism was broken. Oil cap needed to be replaced. Price of part $20. |
| May | 2009 | 110000 | 870 | My brakes made a knocking noise along with a slight vibration. Upon inspection they determined that my calipers were stuck and I would need new brakes including rotors. They also found a bulletin was issued for the knocking noise and installed a kit. |
| May | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Nissan Sentra in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 141360 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 143220 | 500 | Rattle from shock plate. ordered left and right front shock plates. |
| Sep | 2009 | 153140 | 400 | Alternator Failure.. over 2500 RPM Battery and Emergency Light would flicker on... replaced alternator belt... no change... replaced alternator... repair seems successful |
| Oct | 2009 | 153140 | 327 | Alternator Failure due to incorrect remanufacture Thermostat Failure, Stuck open code, Replaced, Problem resolved. |
| Oct | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Nissan Sentra 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Nissan in Jalisco, Mexico | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 99820 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 100440 | 870 | Windshield washer fluid pump was replaced. Rebuilt alternator installed. |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2000.5 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Nissan Sentra in Philippines | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 44020 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 45260 | 700 | if you would increase speed, there was much noise. Checked the tires and found the bearing on the front right was at fault. |
| Nissan Sentra in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 173600 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 179180 | 185 | replaced shock absorbers and front lower ball joint |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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