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Nissan Sentra repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 669 repairs.
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Nissan Sentra other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (68%)

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Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD

35340 mi

C $147
Dealer discovered a loose heat shield - replaced mounting bolts 
2564 mi Sprayer nozzles for windshield were not aimed correctly. Nozzles adjusted. 

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2010 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD

51000 mi

US $135
TPMS sensor replaced because it was corroded and leaking air to that tire. 
67000 mi

US $180
fuel door would not open. Dealer replaced fuel door. 
59000 mi

US $69
Right rear tire blew out 

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2008 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

177-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

20460 mi Door hinge corroded 

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2008 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD

15000 mi This vehicle had a bent axle that came from the manufacturer. Nissan knew about it, & chose not to complete a recall hoping people would not figure it out. They did not charge me for the repair, but should have informed me of this problem. 
Overall noisiness and poor performance of the vehicle 
174500 mi Hood became stuck shut. Tech repair hardware inside hood. 
33480 mi

C $52
Catch for fuel tank filler flap door broken. Dealer re-assembled catch and installed missing C clamp. 

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2007 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD

5500 mi had to replace whole cowl because one plastic clip was broken another original defect. 

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2007 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

177-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

108000 mi

US $1
Added air in tire 

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2007 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD

111000 mi

US $81
Dead battery. Lasted 110k+ miles. Battery mount bolts/hooks also corroded beyond use. Needed new mounting kit. 
116400 mi

US $30
Windshield wiper fluid reservoir 
128000 mi Unintended acceleration 
22000 mi lift struts on trunk went flat, recalls taken care of all under warranty 
29000 mi locking gas door cable end latch became detached. dealer told me repair was 270 dollars to repair cable. 

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2007 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

68400 mi

C $60
Exhaust Leak 
24000 mi Fuel Door Retaining pin broke/fell out while filling up. Dealer ordered part. Fuel Door Pin Replaced. 

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2006 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD

118000 mi

US $323
Left rear window regulator broke and window dropped down into door. A new electric window regulator had to be installed. 

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2006 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

98300 mi

US $150
Wheel was making squeaky noise 

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2004 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD

130300 mi

US $375
Lug studs were wearing out and corroded. One had fallen off while driving. Replaced studs on all four wheels 

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2002 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

117300 mi

US $25
tubing for windshield wiper fluid clogged; replaced tubing 

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2001 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

115000 mi 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. 

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2001 Nissan Sentra 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

100440 mi

$220
Windshield washer fluid pump was replaced. 

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2000 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

185000 mi

US $100
Radiator was very slowly leaking antifreeze from thin crack on top of radiator 

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