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2006 Nissan Sentra repairs by problem area

Engine (48%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (8%)

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2006 Nissan Sentra electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD

150800 mi

US $662
Replaced an a/c control head due to a small plastic part inside breaking off after ten years of AZ summers. $662. Later learned on a forum can fix it by taking the dash apart, opening the control head and doing a fix with a couple of twist-ties. 

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2006 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

165-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

45000 mi

US $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. 

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2006 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

130000 mi

US $940
starter solenoid failed/seized. Entire starter replaced 

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2006 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

117000 mi

US $100
Battery replacement. Old battery dead. Haven't driven the car much for last few months. 
100200 mi

US $400
AC wasn't working 

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2006 Nissan Sentra Electrical Problems

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