2005 Nissan Sentra Problems and Repair Histories

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Nissan Sentra in Missouri, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2006		0	Retractable sunroof came off of its track. Dealer fixed problem and did not charge anything as it was under warrantee.

Nissan Sentra in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2008		0	ECU recall
May	2010	36000	50	Engine stutter and SES light under hard acceleration due to crank angle position sensor issue. This sensor has been recalled in early years but not 05.
Oct	2011	43000		Most recent odometer entry.

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.

Nissan Sentra in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	120000		First odometer entry
Jul	2010	121000	1600	head gasket leak
Dec	2010	128000	500	replace ac control unit.
Mar	2011	137000		Most recent odometer entry.

Nissan Sentra in Manitoba, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2006		0	Blew the head gasket. No explanation as to likely cause and no "warning". Just stopped making heat one day. All fixed under warranty, no problems and they changed the oil and topped up the coolant.

Nissan Sentra in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2005		0	Ignition key getting stuck in ignition; replaced ignition cylinder/re-coded ignition lock. Trunk not opening with remote; valet switch repaired.
Mar	2006		0	Belt screaching noise from engine; tightened both belts. Clunk type noise heard in rear/right; adjusted bumper cover. Service engine light is on; evap gross leak test valve not working, replaced valv17

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.

Nissan Sentra in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2006		0	Replaced power steering belt due to squeaking sound.

Nissan Sentra in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2012	133000		First odometer entry
Nov	2012	133000	100	Replaced a/c blower fan motor

Nissan Sentra in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2010	60000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	61000	300	The alternator was replaced and a week later car was towed to same shop because the replaced alternator failed.
Sep	2011	71000	100	"Check Engine Light" appeared. Mechanic searched for the problem under the car and under the hood until found and then corrected it.
Oct	2011	71000		Most recent odometer entry.

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.

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 Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2012	44640		First odometer entry
May	2012	44940	332	Engine misfire #2 cylinder, service engine light on. The garage did all the plugs and resetted the light while hanging the air and oil at the same time, ;light went out but he said it might return and it would be the #2 coil so I ordered a coil and will be changing it.
Jun	2012	45260	1200	It ended up being the actual head gasket, now it's running smooth however there's a heavy coolant smell now and then I beleive the heater core connections were compromise during repair and will be insisting on them being checked Believe have a heater core connection leak
Sep	2012	48360	250	Front brakes and rotor and battery change
Dec	2012	48360	0	Oil pan pitted, needed to be changed. Transmission slipping.

Nissan Sentra in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2012	128000		First odometer entry
May	2012	129500	550	Accelerated uneven tire wear. Replaced warped inner tie rods and outer tie rods/boot - both driver and passenger sides.
Jun	2012	130000	0	EVAP canister vent valve was stuck closed (threw a 1446 code). Owner removed valve, lubricated and worked it back and forth for a few minutes.
Mar	2013	139000		Most recent odometer entry.

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