2002 Nissan Sentra Nissan Sentra 2002

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2002 Nissan Sentra repairs by problem area

Engine (51%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (12%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (1%)

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2002 Nissan Sentra electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (56%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Nissan Sentra

Engine not specified

120000 mi

US $90
The Header was out and also the a/c has a coolent leak so it ounly blowed hot air 

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2002 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD

176700 mi

C $200
AC Radiator needed replacement 
2805 mi Cigarette lighter assembly and all speaker grilles replaced under warranty. 
14106 mi Heater control assembly replaced and foam seals applied under warranty. 
122000 mi

US $200
Alternator stopped charging. Purchased one at a local parts store, replaced it, problem solved. 

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2002 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

165-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

94300 mi

US $400
Replaced the license plate light. It was burnt out 
96000 mi

US $1
The clip holding the temperature control wire, broke. Replaced with zip tie and tape 
102000 mi

US $6
Changed the driver side headlight 
105000 mi

US $120
Replaced the battery with a new one 

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2002 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

20000 mi Replace temperature regulator for HVAC 
65000 mi Replace fan speed switch 
128000 mi

US $60
New starter motor. Quick and easy repair. Had the horn replaced at the same time, it died after I hit a big puddle a little too quickly. 

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2002 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

131180 mi

C $45
New turn signal light bulbs 
137860 mi

C $440
Replaced Battery 
151280 mi

C $285
Loss of dashboard lights 
158100 mi

C $600
Daytime running light module failure 

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2002 Nissan Sentra Electrical Problems

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