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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%)

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Nissan Sentra repair cost distribution

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$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (41%)

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Nissan Sentra in Ohio, United States Dec 2019 - Dec 2022
Jun 2019 4300 mi	Front Collision Warning Light. Calibrate/Aligned front laser radar sensor. Forward Collision sensor warning light on dash. Replaced Front Laser Radar Sensor
Sep 2022 33700 mi US $433	Drivers Door Lock not working and replaced.

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Nissan Sentra in Illinois, United States Jul 2018 - Nov 2018
Nov 2018 20000 mi	light clunking noise front right. strut replaced issue fixed

Nissan Sentra in Arizona, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2020
Jan 2018 8000 mi US $350	Replaced radiator due to debris in highway from another vehicle(flying lawnmower bag)

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Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada Apr 2016 - Sep 2017
Jun 2016 35340 mi C $147	Complained of a popping noise while turning while backing up - dealer determined a failed front strut mount bearing Dealer discovered a loose heat shield - replaced mounting bolts

Nissan Sentra in Delaware, United States - Feb 2015
Feb 2015 16000 mi	Transmission failed

Nissan Sentra in Texas, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Apr 2017 42300 mi US $250	Replace battery, no charge left
May 2020 68163 mi US $250	Malfunction of the head unit. Volume knobs not working

Nissan Sentra in Ohio, United States - May 2013
Feb 2013 2564 mi	Sprayer nozzles for windshield were not aimed correctly. Nozzles adjusted.
May 2013 6810 mi	Passenger side SRS light came on intermittently. Dealer could also not repair - deferred to later time when something magical would happen, like I take the car to a competent mechanic. Trunk sensor pad would not open trunk. Dealer could not repair - deferred to later time when something magical would happen, like I take the car to a competent mechanic. Attempted to repair trunk open sensor pad - did not have part to repair. Deferred again.

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Nissan Sentra in Ohio, United States May 2013 - Oct 2014
Mar 2014 27000 mi	Check engine light on. Code read all cylinder miss fire. No real fix, they didn't know what to do. they reset check engine light.

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Nissan Sentra in Texas, United States Apr 2015 - Jul 2017
Apr 2015 57000 mi	Piston slap. Engine replace by dealer. Different engine model used.

Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada May 2013 - Sep 2014
Jul 2014 22940 mi	Needed condenser cost of condenser $504.00 and $554.00 for labour, freon and evacuation of old Freon. Done under Warranty.

Nissan Sentra in California, United States Oct 2011 - Jul 2016
Jun 2012 23000 mi	Driver side back brake light already went out. It went out at 18,000 miles, just didn't have time to take it to the dealer for free replacement-put new bulb in.
Nov 2015 71300 mi US $500	Both Front Struts needed to be replaced. Badly worn
Mar 2016 82000 mi US $20	Windshield washer pump went out.
Jul 2016 84000 mi US $1400	Was blowing cold air hours before it just stopped--but then all of a sudden came out of the store and it was blowing hot air. Whole AC had to be fixed. Major repair

Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada Oct 2011 - Jun 2013
Mar 2013 38440 mi	piston slap on number 3 cylinder. engine taken apart and piston replaced.
Apr 2013 38440 mi	Loose left side trunk hinge. Alignment problem. Realigned and tighten hinge bolts. check engine ligth stayed on. replace vtc/iovt solenoid assembly.

Nissan Sentra in Rhode Island, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2018
Jun 2012 26000 mi	Excessive noise when driven cold. Second time for this complaint. Brakes thumping at 20 MPH. Was told it was an ABS self check.
Aug 2012 27800 mi	After pursuing Nissan USA about the excessive engine noise that the original dealer said it was normal a second dealer replaced the engine.
Jul 2013 40500 mi	Clogged condensate drain.
Jul 2016 76500 mi US $218	Strut bearings making a popping noise when wheel turned left or right. Excessive road noise being transmitted into the cabin. Replaced entire strut assemblies. Replaced both front wheel bearings due to grinding noise.
Aug 2016 77000 mi US $208	Replaced oxygen sensor due to check engine light.
Nov 2016 79000 mi US $330	Replaced muffler and resonator/connector pipe assembly.
May 2018 95000 mi US $155	Replace worn rear brake shoes and drums.

Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada Oct 2011 - Apr 2017
Nov 2015 42720 mi C $500	front suspension, failed

Nissan Sentra in New York, United States Oct 2011 - Mar 2014
Feb 2011 630 mi	Replaced ECU under warranty because it was fried due to a electrical spike/short.

Nissan Sentra in Quebec, Canada Nov 2011 - Jan 2017
Sep 2015 29140 mi C $80	Muffler flange under rear left passenger
Aug 2016 33260 mi C $100	Flange on muffler rear

Nissan Sentra in New York, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 89000 mi US $250	Ball joint replaced

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Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada Oct 2011 - Jun 2018
Apr 2011 8391 mi	The trunk after closing so many times is not aligned on one of the side. The body shop re-aligned it. Under warranty.
Oct 2011 14144 mi	Dealer Note: CUSTOMER REPORTS ON SORT OF CLICING / RUBBING TYPE OF NOISE FROM BEHIND AUDIO UNIT WHEN DRIVING WITH HEATER SYSTEM ACTIVATED Remedy: INSTRUMENT PANEL - CENTRE clean up. Noise came back after a week, will go back again later.
Jan 2012 16740 mi	After filling up gas, the dashboard does not show full. Always ends up 3/4. Dealer note: REPLACE ECC CONTROL MODULE DUE TO INTERNAL FAILURE Service Engine Light came on. A small leak from the fuel sensor detected. Warranty replacement for a defective fuel sensor. Replaced and it is ok now.

Nissan Sentra in Florida, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2016
Mar 2016 50000 mi US $1300	Compressor died

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Nissan Sentra in Florida, United States Dec 2015 - Oct 2021
Jul 2017 59000 mi US $69	Right rear tire blew out
Oct 2021 84000 mi US $300	Bad alternator

Nissan Sentra in Virginia, United States Apr 2014 - Sep 2017
Sep 2014 32000 mi	air bag light flashing passenger front air bag module air bag diagnosis sensor unit was replaced.
Mar 2017 62000 mi US $32	Replaced front brakes

Nissan Sentra in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2012 - Oct 2015
Aug 2013 55000 mi US $145	Flange on muffler separated from exhaust pipe. Needed to replace muffler.
Oct 2015 84000 mi	Slight klunking sound while driving at any speed. Ball joint?

Nissan Sentra in Missouri, United States Oct 2012 - May 2017
Mar 2016 40000 mi US $700	Rusted and destroyed muffler. They had to remove the muffler and part of the exhaust and completely replace it. Took about 6 hours.

Nissan Sentra in South Carolina, United States - Oct 2010
Mar 2010 15366 mi	Left fog lamp inop due to bulb, replaced under warranty. No cost to owner
Oct 2010 20753 mi	The oil pressure sending unit began to leak engine oil. The switch had to be removed and new washers installed. The engine oil blew all over the CV boot on the passengers side and under the car. Covered under Nissan Warranty.

Nissan Sentra in Maine, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2015
Jun 2013 48000 mi US $50	oil pan gasket
Aug 2013 51000 mi US $135	TPMS sensor replaced because it was corroded and leaking air to that tire.
Feb 2014 57400 mi	Timing cover gasket
Dec 2014 67000 mi US $180	fuel door would not open. Dealer replaced fuel door. replace right tie rod

Nissan Sentra in Virginia, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2012
Jul 2011	Replaced entire radio dashboard component because screen kept cutting out.

Nissan Sentra in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017 110000 mi US $250	NEEDED FRONT END ALIGNMENT DUE TO IRREGULAR TIRE WEAR
Jun 2018 96300 mi US $500	A/C compressor locked up and needed replaced and System recharged

Nissan Sentra in Texas, United States May 2014 - Nov 2017
Nov 2014 101100 mi US $75	intake boot was cracked and car had a engine light. took less than an hour to repair and part was 75 from Nissan.
Jun 2015 115000 mi US $600	ac stopped working, all dash needed to come out.
Oct 2015 121000 mi US $1000	both tierod ends engine mount completely failed, broke and engine was sagging. ac not working, condenser replaced. control arms balljoints failing

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Nissan Sentra in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2015 - Dec 2015
Dec 2015 70000 mi US $1000	Strut leaking fluid, replaced both strut assemblies, alignment, two rotors, and 4 tires

Nissan Sentra in Texas, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Dec 2008 117000 mi US $1050	Head gasket had to be changed. Dealer screwed up job and now the car loses oil. Took it to another dealer and the car is still with them, right now.

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Nissan Sentra in Quebec, Canada Mar 2015 - Nov 2018
May 2015 46360 mi C $492	Strut mounts were replaced.
Dec 2015 50220 mi C $85	Muffler joint was repaired
May 2016 51340 mi	Hole in catalytic converter. Replaced by Nissan for no charge.
Sep 2017 60450 mi C $550	Rear plates lights didn't work. Wires were changed Suspension control arm replaced Front brakes replaced

Nissan Sentra in Quebec, Canada Sep 2012 - Jul 2016
Jun 2014 24180 mi C $690	Changed both link kit, 345.
Apr 2016 34400 mi C $500	Changed both tie-rods. both front shocks top bearing plate
May 2016 34600 mi C $100	Change bad link kits after only 2 years. Were parts with a lifetime warranty. Pair only the labor.

Nissan Sentra in Illinois, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2016
Aug 2013 56400 mi US $50	Brakes squeeking
Sep 2014 66000 mi	The heat shields are coming loose. I tied them up with wire
Aug 2015 82600 mi US $10	Tailpipe cracked off from muffler. Installed 6 inch length of 2 inch pipe inside tailpipe. Temporary DIY repair: wrapped a sheet of steel around tailpipe and installed two clamps.
Feb 2016 89000 mi	Replaced muffler and tailpipe

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Nissan Sentra in Districto Federal, Mexico Sep 2013 - Jan 2014
Sep 2013 44020 mi	Motor support needs to be replaced, due to excessive vibration. After replacing battery, Airbag blinking in the dashboard.

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Nissan Sentra in Illinois, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2011
Jul 2009 20000 mi	Clutch pedal return spring broken. Pedal still operated, but did not return to proper position.

Nissan Sentra in California, United States Apr 2009 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011 106000 mi US $100	Engine dead. Dealership said oil and oiling system was good. I didn't have them go any further than finding no compression in any of the cylinders.

Nissan Sentra in Alberta, Canada Apr 2009 - Mar 2010
Apr 2009 7812 mi	Front passenger side Axle seal replaced. Under Warranty

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Nissan Sentra in Quebec, Canada May 2008 - Mar 2010
Apr 2009 13640 mi	Malfunction of the second O2 bank 1
Oct 2009 20460 mi	Door hinge corroded

Nissan Sentra in Texas, United States Mar 2008 - Aug 2012
Jul 2008 4000 mi	Check engine light - small leak in the evaporative gas system.
Aug 2008 5000 mi	Check engine light came on twice in August. Took it into dealer who found a small evaporative leak. The next week, it came on again. This time they said that there was a small cut on the gas cap O ring.

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Nissan Sentra in Ohio, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2015
Jan 2015 US $900	Transmission failure

Nissan Sentra in Maryland, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010 48000 mi US $310	Diagnosed car since Brake warning light was on. Installed new ABS sensor. Diagnosed car since Brake warning light was on. Installed new ABS sensor.

Nissan Sentra in Pennsylvania, United States May 2009 - Oct 2013
Apr 2009 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.
Mar 2013 71000 mi US $460	"S" pipe disconnected from the exhaust. Common problem that happens often & is not covered under warranty or recall Suspension issues. Tire pressure sensor fail.
Oct 2013	Overall noisiness and poor performance of the vehicle

Nissan Sentra in Illinois, United States Sep 2017 - Dec 2017
Nov 2017 102000 mi US $750	TPMS system

Nissan Sentra in Minnesota, United States Oct 2015 - Dec 2018
Nov 2015 173500 mi US $1200	Nothing
Jun 2016 177000 mi	Tried filling an almost empty gas tank, but the gas pump kept stopping.

Nissan Sentra in Florida, United States Nov 2016 - Dec 2017
Dec 2016 110000 mi	CVT Transmission overheated. Code PO744. The fluid was changed and a valve was replaced, not sure exactly what was replaced though. It is a known issue on Nissan CVT transmissions and Nissan extended the warranty to 120k miles and 10 years.

Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada Mar 2008 - Aug 2014
Nov 2009 33480 mi C $52	Catch for fuel tank filler flap door broken. Dealer re-assembled catch and installed missing C clamp.
Jul 2012 73182 mi C $982	Replaced both front wheel bearings Replaced both front wheel bearings

Nissan Sentra in Florida, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2017
Jul 2017 82000 mi US $200	tire pressure monitoring sensor replaced

Nissan Sentra in Connecticut, United States Dec 2013 - Mar 2014
Dec 2013 73000 mi	Heard a loud clunk and the Check Engine light came on during a 125 mile trip to visit family. Took it to dealer we bought it from who then took it to Nissan. Nissan replaced the transmission as the CVT was still under a 100k warranty.

Nissan Sentra in New York, United States Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008 4000 mi	Broken mirror cover on the passenger visor. Hinge cracked.
Dec 2008 9000 mi	Ordered broken visor lid. Replaced broken visor lid.

Nissan Sentra in Minnesota, United States Jul 2008 - Sep 2016
Aug 2008	Speed-sensitive audio volume does-not work, replaced radio..still does not work mechanic said sorry! "Thats the way it is"! Thanks for going the extra mile.Out of alignment & Tires out of balance.

Nissan Sentra in Florida, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2009
Jan 2009 6000 mi	Tire inflation monitor warning light came on. Tire pressures were brought up to recommended amount. Light remained on. Dealer said it would re-set itself and did... but after a few hundred miles of driving.
Mar 2009 6000 mi	Bumper cover clips came off and cover seperated from body. Replaced clips and re-attached cover.

Nissan Sentra in Ohio, United States Dec 2008 - Jan 2011
Mar 2009	When turning on the air conditioning, the air temp never got cold.
May 2009 2000 mi	Air conditioning would not cool.
Jun 2009 2000 mi	No air conditioning problem returned. Found to be a faulty compressor. Compressor replaced.

Nissan Sentra in Missouri, United States Jan 2009 - Jun 2018
Dec 2011 65000 mi US $50	left front head light replaced
Apr 2012 75000 mi US $500	Wheel hub and bearing wore out and was replaced
Apr 2014 124000 mi US $629	alternator replaced
May 2014 125500 mi US $10	Tranny replaced on 3rd party warranty
Apr 2016 174500 mi	Hood became stuck shut. Tech repair hardware inside hood.
Aug 2017 201000 mi US $100	Used Tranny was installed under a separate warranty
Jan 2018 208 mi US $20	Driver side Headlight changed out passenger side Headlight Changed out

Nissan Sentra in Ohio, United States Jul 2008 - Oct 2012
Dec 2009 30000 mi	Engine light came on, dealer replaced O2 sensor free of charge, no problems at all since
Jun 2010 36000 mi	rear wheel bearings went out.

Nissan Sentra in California, United States Jun 2008 - Sep 2012
Aug 2010 34000 mi	Rear suspension assembly was severely misaligned. The rear suspension is not independent, and hence cannot be adjusted. Replace the entire rear axle assembly.
Jul 2012 67000 mi	Check engine light came on, spat out codes related to transmission. The CVT assembly was completely replaced under Nissan's speciall 120K CVT warranty.

Nissan Sentra in South Carolina, United States Aug 2008 - Apr 2018
Jan 2009 11000 mi	A clunk and bump feedback through steering wheel. I have run into this problem with several 08 sentras. Happens when the steering wheel is turned sharply and you accelerate. There is a dull "clunk" noise. Raising the intermediate shaft fixed the noise.
Jun 2009 19000 mi	Brake light came on on interstate. Earlier that day it felt like the back brakes where doing most of the work. Dealer bled brakes and refilled fluid and inspected system.
Mar 2012 61000 mi US $50	A/C clutch quit working, Dealer stated bad compressor the car was fixed under warranty with a $50.00 deductible.
Sep 2015 104000 mi US $159	Hose from the air filter to engine separated causing rough idle, harder than normal starting. Never threw a code. Replaced hose and sumptoms disappeared.
Feb 2017 126000 mi US $270	Wife hit a massive pothole some months back and saw a rapid decline in rt front strut performance. Left side was getting weak and front end had a noticeable rattle over rough road. Replaced both front struts with Monroe quick struts.

Nissan Sentra in Arizona, United States Feb 2008 - Dec 2009
Jul 2008 6000 mi	Sunvisor vanity mirror cover fell off (failure of pivot)

Nissan Sentra in Wyoming, United States Feb 2008 - Sep 2012
Mar 2008 1100 mi	Rattles in driver side side airbag and passenger side speaker area. Two rattles, one in the driver side airbag above the seatbelt, the other behind the passenger side speaker. Awaiting replacement rear seatbelts that are supposedly causing the driver side issue. They are still trying to determine the passenger side issue.
Apr 2008 5000 mi	They tweeked the door and lubed the door channel, it got slightly better but not fixed.
Aug 2008 11000 mi	Condenser cracked and leaked all the coolant. Replaced condenser and recharged system. When finished the window auto up feature didn't work and I had to take it back for another day to get them to re-flash the computer. After pulling battery for previous repair, system reset and disabled auto window up on driver side. Reflashed and it was ok.
Sep 2008 13000 mi	Replaced motor for driver side window. Had them look at two tires that were worn to wear bars in only 13k miles.

Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada Mar 2008 - Jan 2022
Apr 2008 2480 mi	The car made a noise on the passenger side when going over speed bumps or just driving. After the third trip to the dealer they felt that they would change the engine mount and see if the noise disappears. It is going in this week.
May 2008 3100 mi	Engine mount was changed and noise stopped.
Dec 2011 34720 mi	steering column changed front driver side axle changed
Feb 2013 37400 mi C $492	third brake light bulb, took 10 minutes. license light issue - no light electrical issue. Labor to diagnose the problem with license light at $85 per hour so it has not been fixed.
Oct 2014 43600 mi C $400	shocks and serpentine belt and rear light
Jun 2015 47120 mi C $300	stabilizing bar
Oct 2015 49600 mi	inner and outer tie rods and all 4 brakes
Dec 2015 49600 mi C $300	Rear shocks bleeding both changed.
Jun 2016 50840 mi C $400	suspension stabilizer bar tie rod end
Jul 2016 51040 mi C $350	wheel hub assembly front left. Car made buzzing noise on the highway after 60 k/h,
Sep 2016 52080 mi	driver side strut assembly and mount
May 2017 53940 mi C $500	back brakes and rotors
Nov 2017 60760 mi C $700	BOTH STABILIZER ARMS AND BOTH TIE RODS NOT FULLY SUCCESSFUL
Jan 2021 70680 mi C $300	Both stabilizer bars and both tie rods

Nissan Sentra in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2010 - Jan 2015
Jul 2010 67000 mi US $1800	Valve Body went bad. Replaced valve body and Nissan replaced the CVT. Valve Body
Jan 2015 153000 mi	Bad front struts

Nissan Sentra in Tennessee, United States Jun 2009 - Feb 2011
Feb 2011 31000 mi	Intermittent no start issues and the dealer could not find anything wrong and I only had a few miles before the warranty ran out so I traded it off.

Nissan Sentra in Puerto Rico May 2008 - Sep 2017
Oct 2009 16000 mi	the check engine light came on and the problem was evaporation valve
Apr 2011 36000 mi	The doors wont open with the beeper they have to be manually opened with the key or by hand.
Dec 2012 53000 mi	Transmission was slipping and you had to accelerate more and rev the engine more to speed up. The dealer changed the entire transmission.
Dec 2013 64000 mi	Transmission was slipping cv joints where cracking
Jun 2014 69000 mi	problems with rack and pinion transmission failed
May 2016 88100 mi US $250	front struts
Oct 2016 91000 mi	Transmission had to be replaced with a new one under warranty

Nissan Sentra in Wyoming, United States Jan 2017 - Jul 2018
Jan 2018 255000 mi US $1048	ABS module failed. Symptoms, car motion seized totally in subzero weather. Replaced with used module. Ultimately the car had to be towed FOUR times. The garage could not figure what was causing the brakes to seize in -10 (Celsius) degree weather and tried three repairs that failed. Fortunately they took responsibility and paid the bills after the first time.
Jul 2018 271000 mi US $900	CV joints and control arms plus subframe engine mounts [4]

Nissan Sentra in Alabama, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2018
Nov 2010 35800 mi	Automatic trunk actuator switch was inoperative. Dealer replaced part and installed. Under warranty repair.

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Nissan Sentra in Washington, United States Oct 2016 - Oct 2017
Feb 2017 183000 mi US $210	Defective caliper was replaced. Caliper had damaged rotors. Rotors & brake pads were also replaced.

Nissan Sentra in Texas, United States Apr 2008 - Mar 2010
May 2008	Right side door panels didn't properly align, dealer readjusted them for me and everything is perfect.

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Nissan Sentra in Virginia, United States Mar 2013 - Mar 2014
Nov 2013 169300 mi US $500	MUFFLER

Nissan Sentra in Maryland, United States Mar 2008 - Feb 2009
May 2008 5000 mi	Power steering motor failed.
Jun 2008 5000 mi	Rattling inside engine, could not replicate. Transmission grinding, could not replicate.
Nov 2008 7000 mi	Rattles/Creaks/Vibrations within the cabin. Written off as being "standard noises that Nissan was aware of with no fix." Finally got frustrated enough to trade car with only 9k miles on it.

Nissan Sentra in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 101000 mi US $575	I bought the car from a private seller. Engine check light came on after a week. Had it checked out and the car had a p0420 code (bad front catalytic converter.) So I bought an after market exhaust system and had it repaired.

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Nissan Sentra in Tennessee, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 US $150	Cam Position Sensor Replaced

Nissan Sentra in California, United States Aug 2007 - Jan 2014
Oct 2007 1600 mi	both rear tail lights not sealed properly, so they would get moisture in them.
Nov 2007 1900 mi	driver side tail light again not sealed properly.
Jan 2008 5500 mi	had to replace whole cowl because one plastic clip was broken another original defect.
Feb 2008 5500 mi	floor mat clip was originally broken from day one - it took them almost six months to get part in stock.
Jan 2014 69000 mi US $300	Front wheel bearing went out. Driver side strut is out and so is tie rod end on that side. I believe the strut being out cause the wheel bear and tie rod to go out. Because the oil from strut was all over the place.

Nissan Sentra in Ohio, United States Mar 2007 - Mar 2010
Nov 2007 1045 mi	Had to take car to dealer for paint drip on the bottom of the passenger door and also some paint was coming off at the bottom of the airdamn I'm still impressed with this car - it is the minor problems that I noticed when waxing my car.

Nissan Sentra in New Mexico, United States Feb 2010 - Nov 2019
Mar 2018 57000 mi	Airbag light on so far only looked at a few things. Saving money for a trip to the shop.

Nissan Sentra in Illinois, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010 20000 mi	Fuel rail become partially detached and was rattling at 2100 rpms

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Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada Jun 2008 - Apr 2013
Apr 2009 11780 mi	Engine lost power, shuddered and died. Check Engine light came on. Restart results in same symptoms. Cause was failed Mass Airflow Sensor.
Nov 2009 20460 mi	creak when turning and going over bumps from rear of car. Required completed tear down of rear and visit to body shop to "tighten" cross member. This car is ridiculous for the number of major repairs required under warranty.
Dec 2009 21080 mi	Left rear seat cushion loose from previous repair. Air filter box not closed fully previously (cannot close myself even with hammering hard with fist). Car experience jerking when accelerating, will drop 1k rpm when jerking (dealer cannot reproduce)
Mar 2010 24800 mi	Fuel mixture/oxygen sensor failure. Caused service engine soon light to come on.
Jun 2010 29760 mi C $740	Creaking noise from rear right (C pillar area) returned. Dealer will have to strip car again to repair so will have to come back and leave car for 1 to 3 days. Will be selling this car and getting something that's not a lemon.

Nissan Sentra in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2018
Jul 2012 50000 mi US $900	Loud noise coming from blower fan whether using heater or A/C.
Aug 2012 50800 mi US $65	Part of the exhaust pipe needed to be replaced.
May 2014 70800 mi US $1000	Replaced tie rod.
Mar 2018 106000 mi US $950	[stabilizer bar] Making noises
May 2018 107000 mi US $946	Hub assy road wh
Jun 2018 108000 mi US $1	Muffler replacement Added air in tire

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Nissan Sentra in Virginia, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
May 2010 21000 mi	AC would stop working after driving for a while and engine made loud clicking noise while ac running.
Aug 2010 32000 mi	Tire pressure monitor system malfunction. Unsuccessful repair, but later went away on its own.

Nissan Sentra in Florida, United States - Jan 2008
Sep 2007 36 mi	As soon as I picked up the car from the lot the door panel was pulling off the door when I opened it and it would stick.
Jan 2008 6000 mi	Again same problem as before. I threatened if they didnt fix it this time I was going to see about lemoning the car. I was sick and tired of having to pry my door open and my trim had to be replaced along the opening of the car due to the rubbing.

Nissan Sentra in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
Aug 2017 55180 mi C $1200	Compressor replacement

Nissan Sentra in Illinois, United States Mar 2010 - Aug 2013
Oct 2011 85800 mi US $10	Muffler-Resonator joint rusted thru. SS Aftermarket exhaust NOT available for 2.0. Bought 2 clamps and 2.125" pipe section at store, cut out rusted area and reconnected. Will be spray painting area to minimize new corrosion.
Sep 2012 101000 mi US $100	Passenger-side engine mount failure. Started as rumble when turning, progressed to heavy vibration at various engine loads/wheel positions. Loosened bolts, jacked up engine from below (at trans. case flange), replaced mount. No big deal.
Apr 2013 111000 mi US $81	Dead battery. Lasted 110k+ miles. Battery mount bolts/hooks also corroded beyond use. Needed new mounting kit.

Nissan Sentra in Maine, United States Apr 2016 - Sep 2022
Oct 2016 95500 mi US $81	Replace damaged exhaust pipe
Jul 2017 101000 mi US $400	Replace front brakes and rotors. Replace bearing.
Jun 2018 107535 mi	Fan motor bearing blown. Could not repair. Motor is on order.

Nissan Sentra in California, United States Feb 2010 - Feb 2015
Feb 2015 128000 mi	Unintended acceleration

Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada Aug 2011 - Mar 2018
Apr 2012 42160 mi C $425	Check engine light on. Problem diagnosed as faulty Oxygen Sensor
Aug 2017 73160 mi C $1100	Compressor failed and had to be replaced.
Mar 2018 79360 mi C $6001	Replaced both front Struts. One was leaking hydraulic fluid so had to replace both.

Nissan Sentra in Virginia, United States Nov 2009 - Dec 2013
Jul 2011 57000 mi US $775	Car became noticeably louder and developed a rattle. Mechanic informed me the muffler was broken and needed to be replaced. There are no aftermarket mufflers for the 2007, so it was quite costly Part was ordered will be put in several days.
Aug 2011 57600 mi US $775	They installed the new muffler.

Nissan Sentra in Colorado, United States Aug 2009 - Dec 2013
Jun 2010 22000 mi	lift struts on trunk went flat, recalls taken care of all under warranty
Feb 2011 29000 mi	locking gas door cable end latch became detached. dealer told me repair was 270 dollars to repair cable.
Apr 2013 53200 mi US $235	Drivers armrest trim keeps popping up

Nissan Sentra in New Jersey, United States Mar 2008 - Jun 2009
Apr 2008 17000 mi US $150	Brake light was on, dealer topped off brake fluid. After backing out of driveway and shifting into park there is a noise. Dealer unable to duplicate.
Jun 2008 19000 mi	Steering loose, part ordered.
Jul 2008 20000 mi	Steering column replaced under warranty.
Oct 2008 22000 mi	Brake master cylinder replaced, there is a recall for this but notice had not arrived yet. The Brake warning light was coming on intermittently and the dealer had found the fluid was low on a previous trip.

Nissan Sentra in Florida, United States Jun 2014 - Sep 2014
Jul 2014 112700 mi US $1200	Front left tie rod broke, and front struts were worn out by 110,000 miles. Finally got around to replacing them all at Nissan dealer in July 2014.

Nissan Sentra in New York, United States Aug 2014 - Sep 2017
Sep 2014 98000 mi US $75	Intake duct had disintegrated and torn, needed to be replaced.
Sep 2015 116000 mi US $975	CV Joint needed replacement Ball joints and dampers
Apr 2016 125700 mi US $400	Shaking at speed and at any speed when turning. CV joint had failed.
Sep 2016 138000 mi	Transmission mount claimed to be bad. Did not repair at shop. No charge. Ordered part, waiting to self repair.
Oct 2016 139000 mi US $900	Dead battery Strut mount replaced. CV joint went bad, previously replaced 12 months earlier.
Apr 2017 146000 mi	CV joint or axle replaced under warranty
Sep 2017 155000 mi US $534	Rear drum brake assembly failed. Components in drum found in pieces. Engine stalls when car first starts and is shifted into gear. Car can be restarted and problem does not reoccur until car is restarted when cold. Repair not successful. Shop could not locate the source of problem.

Nissan Sentra in California, United States Sep 2013 - May 2015
Nov 2013 116400 mi US $30	Windshield wiper fluid reservoir
Mar 2014 135000 mi US $99	Replaced underside motor mount.
Aug 2014 138600 mi US $120	blower motor

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Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - Jun 2018
Apr 2012 68400 mi C $60	Exhaust Leak
Aug 2014 105400 mi C $450	replace both front ball joints and axel
Feb 2017 126480 mi C $460	replaced alternator Intake boot replaced
Nov 2017 132060 mi C $200	intake hose replacement
Feb 2018 133920 mi C $1200	Replaced spark plugs and coils

Nissan Sentra in Connecticut, United States Jul 2009 - Jan 2014
Jan 2010 24000 mi	Fuel Door Retaining pin broke/fell out while filling up. Dealer ordered part. Fuel Door Pin Replaced.
Sep 2010 37000 mi	Buck durring acceleration, suggested dealer look at engine mounts. Dealer found lower left engine mount had too much play. Ordered part. Engine mount replaced.
Mar 2011 42000 mi US $15	Exhaust rotted out at axle back junction. Exhaust not covered by dealer warr. Aftermarket exhaust not yet available for this car. Part from dealer was $475. Bought 2 1/8 ID pipe and 2 clamps and fixed myself, cost $15.
Aug 2013 88600 mi	Clunk upon accelerating or decelerating from front right corner. Dealer determined both sides lower control arms were worn out. Also replaced upper strut mounts and struts all covered under extended (100k) warranty.
Sep 2013 91000 mi	Alignment sheet from previous trip showed rear suspension was out of spec. It took a bit of persistence to convince them to repair. Rear align is not adjustable and so the whole rear truss needed to be replaced. Align is now in spec.
Oct 2013 91700 mi	SES Light, code P0420 pulled. Dealer determined catilitc converter was not working well using live oxygen sensor data to monitor the running engine. Quoted $1500 to fix incl. parts and labor. Decided to wait.
Jan 2014 95000 mi	Noise again from suspension front right corner. Test drove with shop manager. Determined that on previous repair the strut bearing was not replaced with the mount. Offered to replace both at no cost. Dealer noticed front right axle leak. Replaced under my extended warranty. Exhaust leak heard up front near engine (I thought exhaust manifold). Heard most on acceleration. Dealer diagnosed that the leak was actually on the catalytic conv. This needs replacement (below efficiency) according to previous diag.

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Nissan Sentra in Philippines Sep 2013 - Oct 2013
Oct 2013 35960 mi $13	Replacement of radiator fan, alternator belt

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Nissan Sentra in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011 68000 mi US $38	Slight leak from the steering rack. A simple worm-screw clamp was used to fix it.

Nissan Sentra in North Carolina, United States May 2013 - Jun 2013
Jan 2013 94500 mi US $59	Car would not start at Walmart. Managed to get car started after waiting 30 minutes. Drove home with CEL on. P0335 (x4) and P0725. Replaced Cam and Crankshaft sensors from Nissan as a repair kit.

Nissan Sentra in Arizona, United States May 2009 - Dec 2017
May 2013 118000 mi US $323	Left rear window regulator broke and window dropped down into door. A new electric window regulator had to be installed.
Sep 2015 150000 mi US $1100	Clutch plate went out; needed to be refaced.
Nov 2015 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. It was noticed that a front axle seal was leaking which was replaced; sharp rocks aren't uncommon in my environment thus normal wear and tear. Also an inner tie-rod end was replaced most probably due to hitting a curb to avoid an oncoming vehicle.

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Nissan Sentra in North Carolina, United States May 2009 - Sep 2012
Dec 2009 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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Nissan Sentra in Minnesota, United States Apr 2016 - Apr 2017
Apr 2017 130000 mi US $940	Front springs and Struts. Leaking in right shock. starter solenoid failed/seized. Entire starter replaced

Nissan Sentra in Saskatchewan, Canada Jul 2012 - Mar 2015
Jul 2013 76260 mi C $100	P0446 code. I found a severed wire going to the charcoal canister. After rewiring it didn't go off. Replacement of solenoid was necessary too.

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Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Nov 2010 132680 mi C $1500	Fuel pump replacement after engine light.

Nissan Sentra in Oregon, United States Oct 2009 - May 2010
Sep 2009 71100 mi US $1700	Replace steering rack which is leaking internally and damaged tie rod end. (Suspension damage likely caused by previous owner's abuse.)

Nissan Sentra in Utah, United States Jun 2017 - Dec 2018
May 2017 90000 mi US $30	Fuel filter was clogged and had to be replaced

Nissan Sentra in Quebec, Canada Jun 2010 - Jun 2013
Jul 2012 76980 mi C $300	Two rear bearings were changed.

Nissan Sentra in New York, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2018
Aug 2015 98300 mi US $150	Wheel was making squeaky noise
Apr 2016 99200 mi US $400	Gaskets in exhaust were replaced. Could smell fuel in the car
Jul 2016 100200 mi US $400	AC wasn't working
Mar 2017 103000 mi US $450	Solenoid valve replacement P0455
Jul 2017 103000 mi US $400	All 4 suspension assemblies replaced
Mar 2018 106000 mi US $30	Exhaust heat shield rattle, it was removed

Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada Sep 2010 - Oct 2013
Nov 2010 21580 mi C $330	Replaced the camshaft position sensor because car had difficulty starting.
Aug 2011 24800 mi C $305	Camshaft positioning sensor

Nissan Sentra in Arizona, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2015

Nissan Sentra in Illinois, United States Dec 2015 - Oct 2021
Apr 2018 111000 mi US $580	Fuel tank leak. Tank was replaced with an used part.
Oct 2021 117000 mi US $100	Battery replacement. Old battery dead. Haven't driven the car much for last few months.

Nissan Sentra in Maryland, United States Feb 2015 - Mar 2015
Mar 2015 103000 mi US $1400	Timing chain needed to be replaced

Nissan Sentra in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011 48000 mi US $350	fuel pump defective

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Nissan Sentra in New Jersey, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2014
May 2008 25000 mi	ECU recall
May 2010 36000 mi US $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.

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Nissan Sentra in New Jersey, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2014
Sep 2009 54000 mi	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 mi	Lights for climate control went out. Repair is not attempted.
Mar 2012 86000 mi US $30	Crankshaft position sensor replaced after malfunctioning causing car to die while driving.
Aug 2012 96800 mi US $40	Stoplight switch replaced after brake lights and cruise control stopped working. 2nd time having this issue on this particular vehicle
Mar 2014 120000 mi US $300	Starter died, had to be replaced

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Nissan Sentra in Virginia, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2017
Oct 2009 55000 mi	Replaced gas cap. Took several resets for the computer to turn of the light.
Sep 2015 129000 mi US $90	Battery went bad, 4th battery in 129000 miles. Bought a new one.
Mar 2016 135000 mi US $30	clutch pedal return spring failed, cost $20.00 to replace
Nov 2016 144000 mi US $100	Water pump failed...replaced water pump and 2 belts and antifreeze Front and rear shocks completely failed...and were replaced w complete assemblies as we're not rebuildable
Feb 2017 146500 mi US $400	Front Pads Rotors, Rear Drums, shoes, wheel cylinders and hardware. Complete replacement of brake system

Nissan Sentra in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2010
May 2009 63000 mi US $1700	The dealer turned a running car into junk that wouldn't drive at all. They said the head gasket was gone (at 63K) and would not honor warranty even though I had come for it before. Shop admitted to problem with this engine - should have been a recall.

Nissan Sentra in Quebec, Canada - Mar 2006
Jan 2005 310 mi	Ignition key getting stuck in ignition; replaced ignition cylinder/re-coded ignition lock. Trunk not opening with remote; valet switch repaired.
Mar 2006 17854 mi	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 Florida, United States May 2010 - Mar 2011
Jul 2010 121800 mi US $1600	head gasket leak
Dec 2010 128000 mi US $500	replace ac control unit.

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Nissan Sentra in Tennessee, United States Aug 2013 - Jul 2015
Oct 2013 80300 mi US $1100	Bad fuel vapor recovery system. Replaced Fuel Tank. Nissan would not honor repair although it was a recall item in the past.
Dec 2013 82000 mi US $150	Struts and Shocks replaced. replaced pads and rotors on front, replaces tie rod ends.
Feb 2014 87300 mi US $55	plastic door handle broke off outside driver door
Jun 2014 114000 mi US $485	vehicle was pulling to the left and felt out of alignment. shop said internal tie rods prevented proper alignment, so I had them replaced.

Nissan Sentra in California, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2018
Sep 2014 107000 mi US $120	cylinder 3 misfire. replaced ignition coil
Dec 2014 107500 mi US $80	cylinder 3 spark plug seized.
Mar 2015 108500 mi US $120	replaced crank and cam shaft sensors
Apr 2015 109000 mi US $40	Head gasket is slowly leaking coolant into cylinder #3. The leak point seems minor so I used a gasket sealing liquid from a parts shop (following instructions to the T). Liquid fixed the problem for the past 3 months.

Nissan Sentra in California, United States Jun 2021 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022 54000 mi US $825	Windshield washer pump failure; replaced pump

Nissan Sentra in New York, United States Aug 2010 - Oct 2011
Oct 2010 61000 mi US $300	The alternator was replaced and a week later car was towed to same shop because the replaced alternator failed.
Sep 2011 71000 mi US $100	"Check Engine Light" appeared. Mechanic searched for the problem under the car and under the hood until found and then corrected it.

Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada Feb 2009 - Mar 2010
Mar 2009 50840 mi C $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.

Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada Apr 2012 - Dec 2012
May 2012 44640 mi C $152	Engine misfire #2 cylinder, service engine light on. Changed the #2 ignition coil.
Jun 2012 45260 mi	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
Dec 2012 48360 mi	Oil pan pitted, needed to be changed. Transmission slipping.

Nissan Sentra in Ohio, United States Apr 2009 - Oct 2009
Jun 2009 24000 mi US $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 mi US $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.

Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada Mar 2013 - Apr 2014
Nov 2013 90560 mi C $850	Intermittent missing on one cylinder and rough idling. Replacement of plugs wires and two coils.

Nissan Sentra in California, United States - Jan 2006
Jan 2006 4000 mi	Replaced power steering belt due to squeaking sound.

Nissan Sentra in Maryland, United States Mar 2012 - Jul 2014
May 2012 129700 mi US $550	Accelerated uneven tire wear. Replaced warped inner tie rods and outer tie rods/boot - both driver and passenger sides.
Jun 2012 130000 mi	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.
Jul 2014 157000 mi US $50	Slow coolant leak, cooling system pressure tests OK. Added coolant every few weeks in the past but neglected for a while---car overheated and probably exacerbated existing head gasket issue. Currently not drivable any significant distance.

Nissan Sentra in New Jersey, United States Sep 2012 - Oct 2018
Aug 2013 65100 mi US $300	tie rods worn--replaced.
Jul 2014 74200 mi US $345	car stalled out on the highway and could not be restarted. Was towed to repair shop. Diagnosis was bad crankshaft position sensor
Apr 2016 94000 mi US $900	Exhaust system, cat, o2 sensor replaced
May 2016 93300 mi US $500	Replace broken right side motor mount
Jun 2017 94000 mi US $500	Replaced exhaust system and O2 sensor

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Nissan Sentra in Philippines Dec 2010 - Jan 2011
Jan 2011 45260 mi $700	if you would increase speed, there was much noise. Checked the tires and found the bearing on the front right was at fault.

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Nissan Sentra in New Hampshire, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2017
Jan 2014 201000 mi	obd code for o2 sensor heater voltage low, traced to oxidation on wiring harnes plug at ecu, fixed by owner obd code for o2 sensor heater voltage low, traced to oxidation on wiring harnes plug at ecu, fixed by owner
Jul 2014 226000 mi	check engine light indicating low voltage to o2 sensor heater--turned out to be a poor oxidized connection where wiring harness plugged into ecu
Sep 2014 229000 mi US $85	Left rear wheel bearing
Jun 2015 332000 mi US $30	clutch master cylinder
Jul 2015 332000 mi	trip computer only occasionally works, started being a problem a year ago never repaired
Oct 2015 332000 mi	gas guage has become totally eratic
Dec 2016 335000 mi	right rear wheel bearing
Feb 2017 335000 mi	starter failed
Mar 2017 335000 mi	battery failed
May 2017 335000 mi	door handle broke off

Nissan Sentra in New York, United States - Feb 2008
Jan 2005 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"
Mar 2005 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
Sep 2006 54000 mi US $300	Now out of warranty (mileage), cd got stuck in cd-player. Replaced cd player with aftermarket.
Feb 2008 94000 mi	Pre-cat 02 sensor broken off of exhaust manifold at the weld for the threads. Quoted approx. $600 (with a discount) for the part alone. Going with aftermarket and own labor.

Nissan Sentra in Connecticut, United States Jun 2011 - Oct 2013
Dec 2011 110500 mi US $250	Battery replaced Rear left wheel bearing replaced
Mar 2012 118000 mi US $650	Exhaust had major leaks, decided to upgrade to Stromung catback exhaust w/resonator
May 2012 120000 mi US $100	Replaced alternator
Jun 2012 125000 mi US $10	Replaced lower alternator bracket bolt, which had vibrated out and became lodged in water pump pulley
Aug 2013 154300 mi US $400	Thumping from front end, replaced blown front struts, as well as sway bar link

Nissan Sentra in Florida, United States Mar 2015 - Sep 2015
May 2015 130300 mi US $375	Lug studs were wearing out and corroded. One had fallen off while driving. Replaced studs on all four wheels
Jun 2015 131000 mi US $189	Replaced drive belt idler pulley. Was cause of drive belt slippage.

Nissan Sentra in Districto Federal, Mexico Feb 2009 - Dec 2011
Oct 2010 76260 mi $450	Engine coolant loss. Still having problemas with this.
Jan 2011 86740 mi $1000	Thermostat broke (closed) thus the engine got hot, had to plan the engine block. Since it was fully disasembled, changed all metals and piston rings. Additionally, changed the original clutch plate.
Oct 2011 91940 mi $300	Left A Arm was about to break. Direction felt very "fluffy"

Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada May 2011 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011 153760 mi C $200	had to replace used starter twice

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Nissan Sentra in Florida, United States Oct 2013 - Sep 2016
Jan 2014 US $80	Power steering hoses leaking. Replaced suction and return hoses.
Jul 2014 132000 mi US $300	Gear in sunroof motor broke. Replaced sunroof motor
Jul 2015 139732 mi US $150	Radiator top tank cracked. Replaced radiator
Feb 2016 143100 mi US $200	No start replaced starter
Mar 2016 144000 mi US $200	Oil leaking into spark plug tubes. Had to replace valve cover

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Nissan Sentra in Tennessee, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010 77000 mi US $1100	Blown head gasket. blown head gasket

Nissan Sentra in New York, United States Aug 2010 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011 148000 mi	Failed emissions test. Local mechanic worked for three hours to try to fix it, he thought it was the downstream O2 sensor, but CEL still on. To dealer, ECM defective. Cost close to a grand to fix, so got rid of car.

Nissan Sentra in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2017 - Jun 2022
Jun 2017 54000 mi US $200	Exhaust repair

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Nissan Sentra in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2011
May 2010 107000 mi US $875	Air conditioner wasn't working. Needed new parts and labor.

Nissan Sentra in Maryland, United States May 2013 - Oct 2013
Oct 2013 33000 mi US $600	Tie-rod end needed to be replaced. Brake pads and rotors were replaced as a routine maintenance.

Nissan Sentra in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2011
May 2010 95000 mi US $1000	Evap coil replaced.

Nissan Sentra in Illinois, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2011
Mar 2011 89000 mi US $1200	Simple engine malfunction. Part was expensive but expected to fail around 90,000 miles

Nissan Sentra in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2009 - Jul 2014
May 2012 71700 mi US $800	Replaced exhaust system from cat. converter back.
May 2014 87600 mi US $485	Replaced muffler

Nissan Sentra in California, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017 70130 mi US $800	Check Engine Light lit up on March 12th, 2017. Code obtained: P0300. Plan was to replace all spark plugs but requested that my mechanic look further into issue due to 2004 Nissan Sentra's being prone to head gasket failure. Mechanic noted coolant leakage into cylinder with a scope & it was decided to replace head gasket. Timing chain failure; replaced.
Mar 2018 76850 mi US $400	Vehicle lost power while driving. Towed to mechanic. Crank shaft sensor replaced.

Nissan Sentra in Hawaii, United States Mar 2016 - Sep 2018
Jul 2018 70000 mi US $856	Fuel pump was replaced. This is a big problem with this era of Nissan Sentra. If you start the car and drive for 5 minutes and shut it off it starts right back up no problem. When you drive somewhat longer, the fuel pump overheats. When you shut the vehicle off for about 10 + minutes, the car cranks quite a bit because it isn't getting fuel. Not sure if I'm exactly right about the diagnosis but you get the idea. It's a big expensive problem It should have been a recall but it was not covered by any recall.

Nissan Sentra in Hawaii, United States Sep 2017 - Jun 2022
Feb 2018 30000 mi US $35	Replaced brake light/stop light switch after watching a video online detailing process.

Nissan Sentra in South Dakota, United States - May 2009
Oct 2006 33000 mi US $100	compressor and power steering belt glazed over
Nov 2007 41000 mi	stereo shorted out, under warranty
May 2009 66000 mi US $100	compressor and power steering belt glazed over yet again

Nissan Sentra in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2011 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018 112220 mi C $950	Air /fuel Battery died Exhaust pipe broke from Muffler. Hole in exhaust pipe.
Jun 2018 115320 mi C $100	Slow leaking air conditioner.

Nissan Sentra in Quebec, Canada Aug 2014 - Nov 2014
Sep 2014 155000 mi C $35	My muffler cracked because of excessive rust
Nov 2014 155000 mi C $65	The crank sensor was broken.

Nissan Sentra in Virginia, United States Mar 2013 - Feb 2019
Apr 2013 130200 mi US $200	Had to replace all four struts Transmission was making the dreaded "chirping" noted by several owners. Changed out the transmission fluid with synthetic fluid to clean trans and make shift smoother. Eliminated "chirp" Replaced pre-cat and both O2 sensors due to engine codes
Apr 2014 157000 mi	Normal repair on tie rod ends
Nov 2014 170600 mi US $35	Had to replace thermostat was maintaining correct temp. throwing code
Nov 2015 188300 mi US $60	Wheel bearing hub in rear went bad. Replaced
Nov 2017 215000 mi US $200	Muffler failed, Had to replace muffler and intermediate pipe. Also replaced motor mounts
Dec 2017 217000 mi US $200	lower control arm both sides. This included the ball joints each side also. While there I did brakes and replaced the left CV axle. Left outer tie rod end. Was told, when the air bag was replaced, left wheel bearing loose. Replaced bearing

Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada Feb 2009 - Aug 2012
Mar 2009 60140 mi C $500	Rear brake cylinders leaking. Total replacement. Replaced head gasket. Installed fuel pump repair kit.
Aug 2010 79360 mi C $343	Pipe between converter and muffler rusted at muffler joint and was leaking exhaust. Noisy
Oct 2011 99200 mi	Replaced a control arm and stabilizers.

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Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 101680 mi C $1500	Heater stopped working: engine started overheating. Shop replaced thermostat and flushed coolant. Back in shop - determined a head gasket problem. Repaired as told cheaper than replacing as it was a slow leak in the head gasket. Total cost $1200
Apr 2010 104160 mi C $400	Rusted universal ball joint. Clunking noise in wheel. Parts replaced.

Nissan Sentra in Nova Scotia, Canada Sep 2012 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013 87420 mi	Rear passenger brake was seized. Body work due to rust damage on passenger rear door and parts of roof. exhaust hangers were gone

Nissan Sentra in New York, United States Mar 2010 - Dec 2014
Feb 2014 26600 mi US $420	misfire spark plug. Nissan lied and said I need new engine.6 years later and car is fine. do not use Nissan any more.

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Nissan Sentra in Alabama, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2010
Jan 2009 85000 mi US $250	Alternator started to fail due to a bad diode. Replaced alternator and all was fine.
Mar 2009 88000 mi US $210	Both tie rod ends were blown. Replaced both and had an alignment performed.

Nissan Sentra in New Jersey, United States Oct 2008 - Aug 2011
Mar 2010 115000 mi US $125	LR ABS sensor failing intermittently, turning on ABS light, followed by complete failure of sensor w/light on constantly. Pulled LR sensor code, verified good circuit, replaced sensor, cleared code.
Feb 2011 139000 mi US $190	Rear shocks leaked oil and were weak. Shock mounting plates worn out. Both causing clunking noise over bumps. Replaced shocks, mounts, and protective boots.
Jul 2011 148000 mi US $90	Cylinder 3 ignition coil failed suddenly. Vehicle was able to be carefully driven to my work where I diagnosed the problem and replaced the ignition coil.
Aug 2011 149000 mi US $25	Alternator began making a loud noise, while components inside were glowing red-hot and billowing smoke (but still charging the battery). Left car in parking lot at work overnight. Replaced alternator myself next morning, took 10 minutes. Passenger side outer tie rod end became very loose over the past few months. Replaced now before it broke, aligned front end.

Nissan Sentra in Virginia, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013 78000 mi	Camshaft Sensor Problem

Nissan Sentra in Kansas, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011 59000 mi US $230	There was a small amount of oil leaking past seals, dripping onto the cam and crank shaft sensors; the engine didn't want to turn over. Both sensors replaced that day. Nissan did not charge me the for the the CEL diagnostic fee.

Nissan Sentra in Texas, United States - Jun 2008
Jun 2008 125000 mi US $300	New rotors, calipers, brake pads

Nissan Sentra in Montana, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2018
Dec 2011 85000 mi US $200	Replaced crank and cam position sensors

Nissan Sentra in Florida, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011 141000 mi US $200	hydraulic clutch master went out

Nissan Sentra in California, United States Sep 2010 - Apr 2011
Jan 2011 93400 mi US $150	check engine light came on after idle rpm fluctuation started to between 800 to 2000 rpm.

Nissan Sentra in Florida, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2010
Sep 2009 103000 mi US $185	The alternator went bad. Wasn't charging system causing misfire and no starts. Replaced everything is fine now.

Nissan Sentra in Rhode Island, United States - Jul 2007
Jul 2007 85000 mi US $3000	Had to replace motor after 'buttefly valves' were sucked into the engine. This is a common issue with the car, and a VERY COSTLY one.

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Nissan Sentra in Kansas, United States Feb 2011 - Apr 2011
Mar 2011 136000 mi US $700	Replaced shocks and struts on all 4 corners (hadn't been replaced in the life of the car). Replaced worn discs and pads (7,000mi old, but bad spring clip caused premature wear). Replaced Front Left wheel bearing (was replaced before in 06).

Nissan Sentra in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Nov 2009 - Mar 2010
Dec 2009 66960 mi	heat shield rattling

Nissan Sentra in Maryland, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Dec 2008 94000 mi US $88	Very difficult to start during cold mornings, aamco says its due to carbon build up in the throttle body and a faulty fuel pressure regulator.
Jun 2009 97000 mi US $150	Crank shaft position sensor needed to be replaced

Nissan Sentra in New York, United States Nov 2014 - Apr 2015
Apr 2015 144000 mi US $600	rear struts

Nissan Sentra in New York, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013 140000 mi US $60	Bad ignition coil. 2nd one in ~6 months

Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada Aug 2009 - Dec 2009
Mar 2009 14260 mi	Sensor blew while driving stalling the car. Towed to dealer they replaced sensor after 2 days because they claimed every Sentra has these replaced and they were out of stock.
Apr 2009 14880 mi	Another 2 sensors blew on the car, cam lift sensor and sensor for main computer because of foam put in during time of build.
Aug 2009 17360 mi	Catalytic converter blew and was making a noise like marbles in a tin can. Found out pieces of the inside of the cat sucked into the engine scaring the pistons causing excessive oil consumption. Dealer earlier claimed this oil consumption was normal.
Dec 2009 20460 mi	Engine light came on after another sensor blew. The power window passenger side stopped working also. Took car to dealer and traded it in for a Honda Civic.

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Nissan Sentra in Sonora, Mexico Jun 2012 - Dec 2014
Aug 2012 91540 mi $200	Overheating problems. It was one of the fans next to the radiator
Sep 2012 91140 mi $100	Overheating problems. Now it was a dirty radiator and the thermostast Problem with the muffler
Jun 2013 97960 mi $40	Car began to malfunction, some wires were on short near the TPS.
Oct 2013 100100 mi $100	One hose was leaking, so had to change it and recharge A/C
Jan 2014 104780 mi $350	Change one Shock/Strut. Others also is bad condition, but not as bad as the one further damaged by a pothole. 3 Motor Mounts Change clutch after a small piece in it broke.
Feb 2014 105280 mi $80	Doors were out of square, change door pins

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Nissan Sentra in California, United States Jun 2012 - Jan 2013
Oct 2012 50000 mi	Parts Replaced: Crankshaft & camshaft sensors

Nissan Sentra in Arizona, United States Aug 2016 - Oct 2017
Aug 2016 394000 mi US $5	The EVAP canister nipple broke off power steering leaks fluid at a slow rate. the leak may be coming from the HI PSI side of the system.
Jan 2017 418000 mi US $125	Fuel pressure drops and dose not recover. Found out is the fuel pump going out.
Mar 2017 426000 mi US $20	The car at stop signs can stall or most of the time come near to it. no other driving problems. the idle can get funny at times. The sensor output and ground wires broke. cut the connector off and put a pig-tail on.
May 2017 430000 mi US $100	The oil pan had a big dent in it. replaced it and did a oil change
Oct 2017 452000 mi US $101	Camshaft position sensor failed. The rear end felt loose. The Scott Russell link bushings wore out.

Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada - Jun 2003
Jun 2003 6200 mi	Heater box foam filter lining replaced.

Nissan Sentra in Tennessee, United States May 2011 - Dec 2011
Jun 2011 91000 mi US $400	Fuel pump was dying so it was replaced before total failure by the owner

Nissan Sentra in Georgia, United States May 2011 - Jan 2015
Jun 2011 119000 mi US $377	engine tremble, spark plug and ignition coil replaced

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Nissan Sentra in Manitoba, Canada Oct 2010 - Dec 2010
Nov 2010 68820 mi C $60	Seized rear brake calipers had degraded brake pads. New pads required; calipers serviced but will need to be replaced in upcoming months.

Nissan Sentra in Virginia, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2011
Jan 2009 74000 mi US $100	Car cylinder rings are worn out and maybe leaking engine oil into the combustion chamber, causing excessive oil consumption. Have to fill 2qts every 400 miles.
Dec 2010 99000 mi US $214	Radiator started leaking.

Nissan Sentra in Arkansas, United States Jun 2012 - Jul 2012
Jul 2012 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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Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Dec 2008 76880 mi C $500	Mass airflow sensor was corroded as a result of being immersed in water during a rainstorm. Sensor was replaced and moved to a drier location to keep in away from water.

Nissan Sentra in Indiana, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
Sep 2009 84000 mi	Break in horn wiring. Was repaired once. Not working again.

Nissan Sentra in New Jersey, United States Mar 2010 - May 2010
May 2010 117000 mi	O2 sensor muffler clutch pump Engine started burning oil. repair costs not worth the trouble. Traded car in for new one.

Nissan Sentra in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2017 - Apr 2017
Apr 2017 114080 mi C $200	Replace rear calipers

Nissan Sentra in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2009 - Jun 2018
Jul 2011 138540 mi	broke the maf
Nov 2013 176700 mi C $200	AC Radiator needed replacement
May 2014 184140 mi C $900	Replaced Pads and Drivers Side Rear Caliper due to Stuck Caliper. Radiator Replaced due to crack in cooling system Power Steering System Leak, High Pressure, Low Pressure to Reservoir and Cooling Coil All Replaced
Apr 2015 196420 mi C $316	Struts worn out, 316000kms on them, original to car
Apr 2017 207080 mi C $500	New pads, rotors and replacement caliper for failing siezed one

Nissan Sentra in Michigan, United States - Jan 2010
Jan 2010 100500 mi US $1800	Head gasket

Nissan Sentra in Alberta, Canada May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010 50220 mi C $6000	Nissan made crappy pre-cat converters which die within 80,000km of normal use and then kill the engine since particles get sucked back in. Be happy if yours died before end of warranty, otherwise you are S.O.L, it cost me $6,000 to repair

Nissan Sentra in Kansas, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2010
Jan 2009 120000 mi US $2400	Spun rod bearing and had the motor rebuilt.

Nissan Sentra in Peru Mar 2008 - Mar 2010
Nov 2008 6820 mi	La cremallera (spanish)- Steering rack

Nissan Sentra in Missouri, United States Sep 2008 - Aug 2009
Oct 2008 117000 mi US $140	The headgasket was leaking at cylinder 3.
Aug 2009 140000 mi	piston slap, needs new engine/block

Nissan Sentra in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2010
Apr 2009 14000 mi	brake master cylinder leaking fluid poor preformance

Nissan Sentra in Wyoming, United States Mar 2002 - Jan 2020
Jul 2002 2805 mi	Cigarette lighter assembly and all speaker grilles replaced under warranty.
Oct 2002 4922 mi	All speaker grilles and child seat anchor and cover all replaced under warranty.
Jan 2004 14106 mi	Heater control assembly replaced and foam seals applied under warranty.
Apr 2008 41800 mi US $700	Crankshaft was replaced with a '07 QR25DE crankshaft.

Nissan Sentra in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2007 - Jan 2023
Sep 2007 94000 mi US $55	Purchased the car. Oil change, refilling transmission with gear oil, fixed a small oil leak from oil pan during oil change. No further repairs.
Nov 2007 96000 mi US $520	Car blew the ECM. Had car towed to my best friend's shop, removed ECM and ordered parts. Cost of parts was $450.00. Cost of re-program ECM was $50.00, done by another fellow. ECM case foams removed. Disassembly, installation and foam removal self-done.
Feb 2010 113600 mi	Car had a P0507 code (Idle Control RPM Higher than Expected). Successfully performed Idle Re-Learn Procedure w/o Consult II as described in the FSM. Idle air and throttle position re-learned by ECM, and idle rpm was reset to OEM specs (750 rpm).
Sep 2010 116000 mi US $65	Thermostat got stuck, noticed unusual fluctuation of the temperature gauge while driving. Bought and replaced parts, problem solved successfully.
Oct 2010 116200 mi US $55	Car temperature started fluctuating in an unsusual manner after replacement of the thermostat. Testing pinpointed issue to water control valve on the water outlet. Ordered and replaced parts. Issue solved.
Apr 2011 118200 mi US $215	Header cracked at primary runners, unable to repair by welding the cracks. New header ordered (SR*S unit, $215), parts replaced, problem solved
Jun 2012 123000 mi US $1200	Installed new shocks and springs due to wear beyond their useful life. Car was not taking bumps as well as it used to.
Aug 2012 123000 mi US $500	Replaced rack and pinion due to leaks, Replaced sway bar links due to wear, and upgraded sway bars and brake lines.
Nov 2014 126000 mi US $3000	Full engine rebuild in progress as of this date
Jun 2015 126000 mi US $3000	Engine rebuild completed. All internal components and all gaskets replaced. Block has been bored .020 over and has high compression pistons, upgraded rod, cams and valve springs. On break-in period as of now
Jan 2016 126200 mi US $200	Alternator stopped charging. Purchased one at a local parts store, replaced it, problem solved.

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Nissan Sentra in Alberta, Canada May 2010 - Jun 2012
Apr 2011 121520 mi C $360	Replaced worn out front and rear struts

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Nissan Sentra in Pennsylvania, United States May 2015 - Aug 2020
Jul 2015 94300 mi US $400	Replaced back rotors, pads, and calipers. Calipers were rusted tight, not touching the rotor which caused the rotor to rust. Pads were good but replaced them anyway. Updated automatic transmission fluid and added transmission cleaner. Transmission shifted hard into 2nd gear, it is somewhat smoother but still noticeable. The center exhaust pipe rusted and broke off (right before the catalytic converter). Welded new one on and replaced. Replaced the license plate light. It was burnt out
Sep 2015 96000 mi US $1	The clip holding the temperature control wire, broke. Replaced with zip tie and tape
Jun 2016 100000 mi US $280	Catalytic converter replaced
Sep 2016 102000 mi US $6	Changed the driver side headlight
Nov 2016 102900 mi US $53	Driveshaft position sensor was not detecting the position any longer
Mar 2017 105000 mi US $120	Replaced the battery with a new one
May 2017 107000 mi US $200	Needed new front pads and rotors
Apr 2018 114800 mi US $120	Radiator top split causing the engine to overheat when hitting 2,500 RPM and above. Bought new radiator and replaced the old one.

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Nissan Sentra in Texas, United States Feb 2010 - Mar 2017
Apr 2010 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.
Sep 2010 136000 mi	Water coming into the trunk. Been looking for the leak myself, pretty sure it is coming in from the seals around the top. Will continue to check this weekend.

Nissan Sentra in New York, United States Feb 2013 - Nov 2013
Apr 2013 97700 mi US $760	timing chain replacement
Nov 2013 105000 mi	Leaking head gasket

Nissan Sentra in Wisconsin, United States - Oct 2006
Jan 2003 7500 mi	Replace alternator belt
May 2004 20000 mi	Replace temperature regulator for HVAC
Oct 2006 65000 mi	Replace fan speed switch

Nissan Sentra in Indiana, United States Sep 2009 - Jul 2015
Apr 2010 99300 mi US $612	rack & pinion needed to be replaced; leaking; periodically lost "power" in power steering.
Sep 2013 116000 mi US $140	tie rod boots torn
Jul 2014 117300 mi US $25	tubing for windshield wiper fluid clogged; replaced tubing
Aug 2014 117000 mi US $335	replaced evap cannister; replaced wiper fluid tubes and nozzles

Nissan Sentra in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2008 - Dec 2009
Jun 2009 55800 mi C $58	Resonator failure. chunk of old Catalytic conver caught in resonator. unable to remove. required replacement

Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada Sep 2008 - Oct 2010
May 2009 69440 mi C $400	Master clutch cylinder broken.

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Nissan Sentra in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2012
Oct 2011 US $700	Engine control module

Nissan Sentra in Delaware, United States Aug 2012 - May 2013
Sep 2012 90000 mi US $75	fuel pump and regulator
May 2013 97000 mi	The car was a piece of crap. I got tired of trying to diagnose its ailments. It was throwing random codes, different (almost) every time and would randomly not start. So we stopped driving it.

Nissan Sentra in Nova Scotia, Canada Feb 2013 - Jun 2018
May 2013 119660 mi C $550	Car unable to start. Starter worked but no spark in cylinders. Broken wire somewhere between main fuse box and spark plugs
Jun 2013 120900 mi C $400	Exhaust system: crack near manifold, hole near catalytic convertor and broken hanging bracket
Aug 2014 131180 mi C $45	New turn signal light bulbs
Feb 2015 137860 mi C $440	Oil leak in head gasket Replaced Battery
Jun 2015 144460 mi C $600	Seized Calliper - callipers needed to be replaced and new rotors Fuel throttle body required to be cleaned
Mar 2016 151280 mi C $285	Loss of dashboard lights
Aug 2016 153140 mi C $180	Drive Belts replaced
Jul 2017 158100 mi C $600	Daytime running light module failure
May 2018 174220 mi C $300	Oil Dipstick corroded and needed to be replaced

Nissan Sentra in Washington, United States Jun 2015 - Mar 2017
Aug 2015 300400 mi US $600	Needed front calipers and rotors replaced.
Dec 2016 329000 mi US $175	Replaced bad coil pack which was causing intermittent misfires.

Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada Jul 2012 - Apr 2017
Nov 2012 211100 mi C $25	Adjusted parking brake cable.
Apr 2014 239200 mi	pads, rotors and break caliper changed
Oct 2016 276200 mi C $75	Tail Pipe broke off the muffler. It was welded back on.
Apr 2017 277760 mi	check engine light on for last few months; engine leaked oil, exhaust pipe leaky, rusty and very noisy shifter solenoid failed, so needed use screwdriver to move shifter out of Park parking brake did not work failing suspension (undrivable on highway, because front too shaky)

Nissan Sentra in Kansas, United States Dec 2012 - Jul 2014
May 2013 139000 mi US $10	Dipstick handle broke off. Bought new dipstick on ebay. Used dremel and needlenose to extract old dipstick.

Nissan Sentra in Connecticut, United States Apr 2015 - Dec 2015
Sep 2015 247000 mi	Catalytic converter, original, not in spec. Resonator pipe, original, rusted through.
Dec 2015 247000 mi	Catalytic converter not in spec, resonator pipe rusted through.

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Nissan Sentra in Ohio, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2012
Aug 2012 101000 mi US $800	replaced entire exhaust including one catalytic converter, muffler and all pipes.
Sep 2012 101000 mi	sold car as repairs needed were substantial. Primary catalytic converter ($1300). More importantly, the entire underside and lower portions of all four doors were quite rusty, so many more issues likely in the coming year.

Nissan Sentra in Texas, United States May 2012 - Jul 2012
Jul 2012 127000 mi	Drivers side window motor burned out. 2nd time replaced in 2 yrs.

Nissan Sentra in California, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2014
Mar 2011 100000 mi US $300	Replaced catalytic converter.
Jun 2011 101000 mi US $150	Water pump leak fix.
Nov 2014 140900 mi US $400	tires + passenger side wheel bearing

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Nissan Sentra in Manitoba, Canada May 2011 - Sep 2017
Jun 2011 108500 mi C $100	Left rear caliper was replaced. It was seized, possibly due to age and/or environment. The MAF sensor was defective. Code P0100 had been set a few weeks prior. This code was not appearing anymore, but the car was difficult to drive and fuel economy had suffered.
Nov 2011 115940 mi C $180	The rear oxygen sensor had failed and needed to be replaced.
Mar 2014 170500 mi C $30	The left turn signal was flashing fast.
Jun 2014 175460 mi C $30	Left turn signal was flashing fast. There was a bad connection somewhere that needed fixing.
Aug 2014 179800 mi C $300	The starter was not working correctly.
Oct 2014 181940 mi C $885	There was something leaking. I thought it was coolant but it turns out the air conditioning was leaking. The ball joints on the lower control arms were worn out and needed to be replaced.
Dec 2014 186620 mi C $300	The car would not idle. Car was burning coolant. Leak at intake.
Jul 2015 198680 mi C $400	Replaced rear calipers, rotors, and pads. One caliper was completely seized and the other was not much better.
Oct 2015 204260 mi C $500	The flex pipe broke and fell down. The exhaust was completely broken and needed to be patched back together.
Nov 2015 204960 mi C $150	Outer CV boot on driver's side was ripped and needed to be replaced.

Nissan Sentra in Illinois, United States Apr 2009 - Nov 2011
May 2009 178000 mi US $700	System was leaking coolant from one of the lines and from the evaporator. Both the damaged line and evaporator unit needed to be replaced.
Jun 2009 180000 mi	Cold airflow insufficient and AC can cut out unexpectedly. Needed to bring car back to have temperature controller unit replaced and sensor inserted into a different location on evaporator, per Nissan. Repairs not sufficient.
May 2011 188000 mi US $800	Vehicle was not in regular use all winter. Rear brakes were completely seized. Rotors and calipers were rusted tight. Parking brake would not engage. Rotors were resurfaced and calipers replaced. Parking brake cable was also replaced.
Nov 2011 188000 mi	Catalytic converter was shot as well as sensors. Oil pan also needed replacement. Cost of repairs exceeded value of the vehicle.

Nissan Sentra in Alberta, Canada Mar 2008 - Jun 2010
Apr 2008 110980 mi	Power Window Regulator broke on the drivers side; replaced regulator myself (easy, less than 30 minutes) Check Engine light is on because of bad heater in the O2 sensor; decided not to fix at this time as drivability is the still fine but mileage is suffering slightly. Passed emissions test.
Oct 2008 114700 mi	Passenger window goes down, but will not go up (or goes up very slowly or with help). Cleaned & Lubed tracks but still not great.

Nissan Sentra in District of Columbia, United States Oct 2012 - Jan 2013
Dec 2012 141000 mi US $750	Wheel bearings and tie rods needed to be replaced.

Nissan Sentra in South Carolina, United States Nov 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 US $750	Replaced radiator

Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada Sep 2009 - Aug 2014
Dec 2010 142600 mi C $553	Check engine light, replaced 02 sensor repaired small hole in cylinder leading from gas cap.
Sep 2011 152520 mi C $395	Replaced driver side power window motor and regulator.
Mar 2013 168640 mi C $1148	Front passenger side spring broke, tie rod end broke, spring puntured tire. Driver side spring also broken, when diagnosed by shop.
Jul 2014 181040 mi C $86	Diagnose leak under car as hole in gas tank. Repair not completed.

Nissan Sentra in Illinois, United States Dec 2008 - May 2010
Feb 2009 108000 mi US $50	Went to mechanic for routine oil change. Mechanic had a difficult time removing oil cap. The ratching mechanism was broken. Oil cap needed to be replaced. Price of part $20.
May 2009 110000 mi US $870	My brakes made a knocking noise along with a slight vibration. Upon inspection they determined that my calipers were stuck and I would need new brakes including rotors. They also found a bulletin was issued for the knocking noise and installed a kit.

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Nissan Sentra in Georgia, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013 187000 mi US $1400	replaced rack, internal hydraulic seals failed, leaking steering fluid

Nissan Sentra in Sonora, Mexico Jan 2013 - Jun 2022
Jun 2015 110980 mi $1	rear brake caliper leaked fluid
Sep 2017 118420 mi $35	change the rear wheel bearing passenger side
Jan 2022 124000 mi $50	Replace the intake hose

Nissan Sentra in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2008 - Oct 2011
Oct 2008 143220 mi C $500	Rattle from shock plate. ordered left and right front shock plates.
Mar 2009 149420 mi C $110	Exhaust Rattle from installation of new exhaust, replaced 5 feet of pipe, and replaced exhaust hanger. fixed.
Sep 2009 153140 mi C $400	Alternator Failure.. over 2500 RPM Battery and Emergency Light would flicker on... replaced alternator belt... no change... replaced alternator... repair seems successful
Oct 2009 153140 mi C $62	Alternator Failure due to incorrect remanufacture Thermostat Failure, Stuck open code, Replaced, Problem resolved.

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Nissan Sentra in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2001 - Dec 2016
Dec 2001 100 mi	Occ'l clunk when turning wheel in sharp low-speed turns. Strut tower bearing? Common w/ the B chassis past & present? Not repaired, went away by ~100,000 miles, no further problem. Don't worry abt this noise in your B car. Water leak in trunk from right inner/outer fender seam. See TSB. Dealer did not repair, left car 2x, I don't think they even looked at it. Won't go back to that dealer.
Jan 2008 90000 mi US $10	Misfires due to plugged injector, check-engine light turned on. Ran a bottle of Techron fuel-injector cleaner, switched to Shell gasoline & have used Shell gasoline since. No further problems (30,000 miles on).
Jul 2010 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.
Jan 2011 149200 mi US $100	Front stabilizer bar link replaced. Did not notice problem while driving. Mechanic discovered on inspection.
Mar 2011 125000 mi	Heat shield above catalytic converter was loose. Medium-thin gauge aluminum fatigued & loose at four fasteners of six total. Made noise & if it fell off would be a road hazard. Large washers placed under the loose fasteners --Fixed.
Jun 2012 145000 mi US $650	Front caliper slides corroded & stuck, rear wheel cylinder leaking. Front calipers, pads, rotors replaced. Rear drums turned, one rear wheel cylinder replaced.
Dec 2013 162000 mi US $50	While the car was at a local garage for an oil and coolant change, the shop recommended replacing the upper radiator hose, saying it was 'soft'. OK'd and done.
May 2014 164300 mi US $600	One front strut was frozen. Replaced both front struts with Monroe-Matic. The Monroes are mushy, underdamped; would recommend going with stronger ones if you like taking corners fast.
Sep 2014 166000 mi	Flex pipe leaking, flange by final cat converter leaking. Replaced exhaust incl flex pipe and rear converter not incl. muffler. Manual transmission has a slight leak at the shift rod. Owner in attempt to check oil level stripped fill plug female hex drive. Shop extracted fill plug & replaced w/ new plug w/ male square drive. Said slight leak was not to worry over. Airbag light was flashing. Started flashing when I was driving on a very rough road. Reset by toggling ignition switch according to http://x.nissanhelp.com/forums/armada/2415-flashing-air-bag-light.html. Check engine light. Code was for neutral position switch. I checked the neutral switch with an ohm meter w/o removing from the trans. Checked ok. Light went out after a few more starts/miles.
Sep 2015 170000 mi	Check-engine light. Evaporative system code. Not repaired at present, read the code only
Dec 2015 172000 mi US $391	Problem was stuck front caliper, overheated. Replaced both front pads, rotors, calipers. Repairman stated that if I'd had the brakes inspected regularly, the slide pins might not have seized up & could have avoided the problem.
Oct 2016 177000 mi US $1300	Good drivability but check engine light disqualifies updating the registration. Diagnosis was: Needs new neutral sensor on the transmission, needs new vapor recovery canister and purge solenoid, needs new filler neck. Total ~$1300
Dec 2016 177000 mi	Minor emissions accessory problems that added up to a lot of $. The car was rusty and had other problems that meant more $ to recondition. Sold to a friend who likes working on cars. Engine & transmission ran like new.

Nissan Sentra in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2010 - Nov 2011
Dec 2010 158720 mi C $250	Front-Driver side power windows switches malfunctioning; it could only roll down Front-Driver & Passenger Side windows, but it couldn't bring them back up.

Nissan Sentra in Colorado, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010 165000 mi US $500	car wont idle car wont accelerate car doesn't put out any codes tech suggests replacing parts 500.00 at a time until problems go away STILL NOT RUNNING got any suggestions????
Nov 2010 165000 mi US $200	still not running seen different mech. and no one can tell what is actually the prob...they just want to install parts till we finally find out what it is

Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada Jan 2013 - Dec 2015
Jan 2014 186000 mi C $200	ABS warning light has been on for the past two years; had to be reset to pass safe drive test. Days later the light came on again. Not worth fixing.
Dec 2015 202120 mi	ABS never fixed.

Nissan Sentra in Virginia, United States May 2010 - Sep 2013
Mar 2011 129000 mi US $375	AC valve was leaking compressor gas. Valve had to be replaced.
Sep 2013 139000 mi US $950	Catalytic converter replaced

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Nissan Sentra in Maryland, United States Sep 2013 - May 2015
Sep 2013 140000 mi US $475	Car has a recurring issue with check engine light, tied to emissions control. Had to spend at least $450 in order to pass emissions inspection. Spent $475 troubleshooting/replacing ignition sensor wires. Light came back on when left shop.

Nissan Sentra in Alberta, Canada Jan 2012 - Mar 2012
Feb 2012 75640 mi C $65	speed sensor failed
Mar 2012 75640 mi C $140	lower control arm bushing worn out

Nissan Sentra in Tennessee, United States Sep 2011 - Oct 2011
Oct 2011 183000 mi US $400	Had the head gasket replaced. When I picked up the car, there was a hard miss in it at 40,45,50,55,etc. and a huge hesitation when giving gas followed by a quick surge forward. Changed the crank sensor 3 times, still no good.

Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010 97960 mi C $300	Car "shakes" at idling. Rides "ok" and suddenly acts as if it is going to stall. Must accelerate to overcome the forward/backward motion. Also, occurs at higher speeds (80-100 k/h). dangerous !!!

Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada Jan 2012 - Feb 2012
Feb 2012 182900 mi C $750	head gasket was leaking compression into the cooling system causing air locks

Nissan Sentra in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2011 - Mar 2013
Mar 2011 73160 mi C $750	Power steering pump was leaking. Replaced.

Nissan Sentra in Maryland, United States Oct 2012 - Nov 2012
Nov 2012 133000 mi US $100	Replaced a/c blower fan motor

Nissan Sentra in Alberta, Canada Apr 2011 - Mar 2012
Jan 2012 C $600	Transmission fluid was leaking through a broken hose. There was an engine oil leak, too (through the oil pan).

Nissan Sentra in Alberta, Canada Jun 2012 - Feb 2016
Sep 2013 114700 mi	Transmission shift interlock wouldn't disengage from park.
Apr 2014 115420 mi C $30	Transmission shift interlock relay replacement.

Nissan Sentra in California, United States Feb 2011 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011 181000 mi US $120	after replacing the alternator the car was running very rough. we took it to jiffy lube since the oil change was almost 3000mi over. also did the fuel system service. replaced spark plugs and valve cover gasket. used obd2 scanner to find out that cylinder 4 misfiring, so moved ignition coil to cylinder 3. misfire followed coil...replaced coil. car much better now.

Nissan Sentra in Quebec, Canada Jun 2013 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013 116560 mi	Engine service light on., misfire code. Loosing 1 quart of coolant a week. So coolant is leaking in the combustion chamber. I used some coolant additives to seal the gasket...works fine. Oil is leaking slowly around the engine.

Nissan Sentra in Maine, United States Feb 2010 - Aug 2012
Mar 2010 109000 mi US $200	Rear wheel bearings needed replacements.
Dec 2010 112000 mi	Front bearings/hub assembly were very worn and were replaced.
Nov 2011 130000 mi US $800	Ignition coils blew out.
Jan 2012 134000 mi US $134	Needed to replace battery cables.

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Nissan Sentra in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2009 - Oct 2009
Oct 2009 252000 mi US $45	Evap small leak - filler tube rusty - cleaned filler tube Oil pan leak lower control air rear bushings worn, front sway bar links and bushings worn

Nissan Sentra in Jalisco, Mexico Feb 2008 - Jul 2011
Mar 2008 100440 mi $650	Windshield washer fluid pump was replaced. Rebuilt alternator installed.

Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada Feb 2008 - Sep 2008
Sep 2008 112840 mi C $1000	Car running rough, took to local mechanic, spent 800 dollars, couldn't fix and now would not start, took to dealer, new emu to fix, too expensive, scrapped car

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Nissan Sentra in Florida, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2010
Aug 2009 102000 mi US $640	Replaced all 4 engine mounts, flushed radiator, power steering fluid. Replaced driverside cv boot.

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Nissan Sentra in Saudi Arabia Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010 179180 mi ﷼185	replaced shock absorbers and front lower ball joint

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Nissan Sentra in North Carolina, United States - Oct 2015
Mar 2015 190000 mi US $35	Car bucked. RPMs went to zero and car stalled. Restarted but got engine code for bad crankshaft sensor (code 335)
Oct 2015 185000 mi US $100	Radiator was very slowly leaking antifreeze from thin crack on top of radiator

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Nissan Sentra in California, United States Sep 2017 - Sep 2018
May 2017 150000 mi US $27	Problem: Fan would only work on setting 4 (max), but not on settings 1-2-3. Solution: Replaced the blower motor resistor (myself), that I got at my local part store.
Jun 2017 152000 mi US $100	Problem: accelerator feels "sticky". Solution: clean the throttle body.
Sep 2017 157000 mi US $850	Problem: excessive vibration & low pitch noise at high-speeds (highway) Diagnostics: worn out outer tie rods Solution: change tie rods (same trip: also changed the front tires, (maybe as a result of the worn tie rod ends), including alignement)
Dec 2017 161500 mi US $326	Problem: front-right CV boot torn, spilling grease in the wheel area Solution: front-right axle replaced by a used (but functional) one. Problem: excessive coolant leak (from max to min in less than a week) when car cools down after driving it. (Supposed) diagnostics: leaking thermostat housing Worked performed: thermostat, thermostat housing & connecting hose Took the car on a road trip right after. Coolant leak still here (had to refill 3 times in 4 days). Repair was not successful. Went back to the shop a week later.
Jan 2018 163500 mi US $40	Problem: excessive coolant leak (from max to min in less than a week) Diagnostics: defective water pump Worked performed: water pump changed (also replaced "for free" clamps for hose attached to power steering reservoir (small leak) Problem: Noise and irregularity when braking at low-speed (with moderate -r-r-r-r sound). Diagnostics (by mechanics): irregular rotor surface (front-left rotor). My mechanics wanted $190 just to resurface the rotor. Work performed: went to Pepboys, bought a new rotor, replaced the rotor.

Nissan Sentra in North Carolina, United States Nov 2017 - Jan 2022
May 2021 223000 mi US $450	Driver side cv axle replaced. Also, new muffler installed (joint connecting muffler to exhaust pipe failed)

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