2001 Nissan Sentra Problems and Repair Histories
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Nissan Sentra Reliability through December 31, 2012
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.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2001 | Nissan Sentra | 16 Sentras, 6.3 months of data per Sentra, average 136200 miles Small sample size. Join or 16 Sentras, 6.3 months of data per Sentra, average 136200 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2001 Nissan Sentra
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| Nissan Sentra in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 98000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 100000 | 300 | Replaced catalytic converter. |
| Jun | 2011 | 101000 | 150 | Water pump leak fix. |
| Sep | 2011 | 102000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 153760 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 153760 | 200 | had to replace used starter twice |
| Nissan Sentra in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 83000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 84000 | 0 | Break in horn wiring. Was repaired once. Not working again. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Sentra in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 127000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 127000 | 0 | Drivers side window motor burned out. 2nd time replaced in 2 yrs. |
| Nissan Sentra in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 101000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 101000 | 800 | replaced entire exhaust including one catalytic converter, muffler and all pipes. |
| Sep | 2012 | 101000 | 0 | sold car as repairs needed were substantial. Primary catalytic converter ($1300). More importantly, the entire underside and lower portions of all four doors were quite rusty, so many more issues likely in the coming year. |
2001 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Nissan Sentra in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 106640 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 108500 | 258 | Left rear caliper was replaced. It was seized, possibly due to age and/or environment. The MAF sensor was defective. Code P0100 had been set a few weeks prior. This code was not appearing anymore, but the car was difficult to drive and fuel economy had suffered. |
| Nov | 2011 | 115940 | 180 | The rear oxygen sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 145700 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Sentra in District of Columbia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 141000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 141000 | 750 | Wheel bearings and tie rods needed to be replaced. |
| Jan | 2013 | 141000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 130820 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 142600 | 553 | Check engine light, replaced 02 sensor repaired small hole in cylinder leading from gas cap. |
| Sep | 2011 | 152520 | 395 | Replaced driver side power window motor and regulator. |
| Mar | 2013 | 168640 | 1148 | Front passenger side spring broke, tie rod end broke, spring puntured tire. Driver side spring also broken, when diagnosed by shop. |
| 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 |
| Apr | 2009 | 177000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 178000 | 700 | System was leaking coolant from one of the lines and from the evaporator. Both the damaged line and evaporator unit needed to be replaced. |
| Jun | 2009 | 180000 | 0 | Cold airflow insufficient and AC can cut out unexpectedly. Needed to bring car back to have temperature controller unit replaced and sensor inserted into a different location on evaporator, per Nissan. Repairs not sufficient. |
| May | 2011 | 188000 | 800 | Vehicle was not in regular use all winter. Rear brakes were completely seized. Rotors and calipers were rusted tight. Parking brake would not engage. Rotors were resurfaced and calipers replaced. Parking brake cable was also replaced. |
| Nov | 2011 | 188000 | 0 | Catalytic converter was shot as well as sensors. Oil pan also needed replacement. Cost of repairs exceeded value of the vehicle. |
| 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. | ||
| 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 |
2001 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Nissan Sentra in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 180000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 187000 | 1400 | replaced rack, internal hydraulic seals failed, leaking steering fluid |
| 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 4dr Sedan
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Nissan Sentra in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2001 | 0 | Occ'l clunk when turning wheel in sharp low-speed turns. Strut tower bearing? Common w/ the B chassis past & present? Not repaired, went away by ~100,000 miles, no further problem. Don't worry abt this noise in your B car. Water leak in trunk from right inner/outer fender seam. See TSB. Dealer did not repair, left car 2x, I don't think they even looked at it. Won't go back to that dealer. | |
| Jan | 2008 | 10 | Misfires due to plugged injector, check-engine light turned on. Ran a bottle of Techron fuel-injector cleaner, switched to Shell gasoline & have used Shell gasoline since. No further problems (30,000 miles on). | |
| Jul | 2010 | 0 | Rust on filler neck near gas cap seal. Caused a check-engine light for evaporative system leak. My fix involves carrying a syringe of motor oil & occasionally applying a small amount to the seal area. | |
| Jan | 2011 | 121700 | 100 | Front stabilizer bar link replaced. Did not notice problem while driving. Mechanic discovered on inspection. |
| Mar | 2011 | 125000 | 0 | Heat shield above catalytic converter was loose. Medium-thin gauge aluminum fatigued & loose at four fasteners of six total. Made noise & if it fell off would be a road hazard. Large washers placed under the loose fasteners --Fixed. |
| Jun | 2012 | 145000 | 650 | Front caliper slides corroded & stuck, rear wheel cylinder leaking. Front calipers, pads, rotors replaced. Rear drums turned, one rear wheel cylinder replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 157000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Sentra in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 123000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 129000 | 375 | AC valve was leaking compressor gas. Valve had to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 149000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Sentra in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 158100 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 158720 | 250 | Front-Driver side power windows switches malfunctioning; it could only roll down Front-Driver & Passenger Side windows, but it couldn't bring them back up. |
| Nov | 2011 | 174840 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Sentra in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 159000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 165000 | 500 | car wont idle car wont accelerate car doesn't put out any codes tech suggests replacing parts 500.00 at a time until problems go away STILL NOT RUNNING got any suggestions???? |
| Nov | 2010 | 165000 | 200 | still not running seen different mech. and no one can tell what is actually the prob...they just want to install parts till we finally find out what it is |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Nissan Sentra in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 75020 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 75640 | 65 | speed sensor failed |
| Mar | 2012 | 75640 | 140 | lower control arm bushing worn out |
| Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 182900 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 182900 | 750 | head gasket was leaking compression into the cooling system causing air locks |
| Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 97960 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 97960 | 300 | Car "shakes" at idling. Rides "ok" and suddenly acts as if it is going to stall. Must accelerate to overcome the forward/backward motion. Also, occurs at higher speeds (80-100 k/h). dangerous !!! |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Sentra in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 108000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 109000 | 200 | Rear wheel bearings needed replacements. |
| Dec | 2010 | 112000 | 0 | Front bearings/hub assembly were very worn and were replaced. |
| Nov | 2011 | 130000 | 800 | Ignition coils blew out. |
| Jan | 2012 | 134000 | 134 | Needed to replace battery cables. |
| Aug | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Sentra in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 133920 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 141980 | 600 | Transmission fluid was leaking through a broken hose. There was an engine oil leak, too (through the oil pan). |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Sentra in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 183000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 183000 | 400 | Had the head gasket replaced. When I picked up the car, there was a hard miss in it at 40,45,50,55,etc. and a huge hesitation when giving gas followed by a quick surge forward. Changed the crank sensor 3 times, still no good. |
| Nissan Sentra in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 178000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 180000 | 120 | replaced spark plugs and valve cover gasket. used obd2 scanner to find out that cylinder 4 misfiring, so moved ignition coil to cylinder 3. misfire followed coil...replaced coil. car much better now. |
| Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 50220 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 50840 | 550 | front brake discs replaaced |
| Sep | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Sentra in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 72540 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 73160 | 750 | Power steering pump was leaking. Replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Nissan Sentra 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Nissan Sentra in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 252000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 252000 | 45 | Evap small leak - filler tube rusty - cleaned filler tube Oil pan leak lower control air rear bushings worn, front sway bar links and bushings worn |
| 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. | ||
2001 Nissan Sentra 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Nissan Sentra in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 98000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 102000 | 640 | Replaced all 4 engine mounts, flushed radiator, power steering fluid. Replaced driverside cv boot. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2000.5 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 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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