2004 Nissan Sentra Nissan Sentra 2004

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2004 Nissan Sentra repairs by problem area

Engine (44%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (1%)

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2004 Nissan Sentra electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (63%)

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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.

2004 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD

108000 mi

US $100
Battery replaced 
120000 mi

US $100
Replaced alternator 
125000 mi

US $10
Replaced lower alternator bracket bolt, which had vibrated out and became lodged in water pump pulley 
19000 mi Left front door speaker (woofer) blown - replaced under warranty. Intermittent long crank - no fix :( Some difficulty shifting into 1/2/R - Told "Could not duplicate" 
21000 mi At a different Nissan dealership... Right front speaker (woofer) blown - At first told "could not duplicate". Showed to service writer, replaced under warranty Intermittent long crank - "Could not duplicate" 1/2/R difficulty in shifting - "Could not d 
54000 mi

US $300
Now out of warranty (mileage), cd got stuck in cd-player. Replaced cd player with aftermarket. 
201000 mi obd code for o2 sensor heater voltage low, traced to oxidation on wiring harnes plug at ecu, fixed by owner 
332000 mi trip computer only occasionally works, started being a problem a year ago never repaired 
332000 mi gas guage has become totally eratic 
334300 mi starter failed 
335000 mi battery failed 

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2004 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

165-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

143100 mi

US $200
No start replaced starter 

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2004 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

30000 mi

US $35
Replaced brake light/stop light switch after watching a video online detailing process. 
112220 mi

C $150
Battery died 
115320 mi

C $100
Slow leaking air conditioner. 
41000 mi stereo shorted out, under warranty 
95000 mi

US $1000
Evap coil replaced. 
107000 mi

US $875
Air conditioner wasn't working. Needed new parts and labor. 

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2004 Nissan Sentra Electrical Problems

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