2004 Nissan Sentra Nissan Sentra 2004

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2004 Nissan Sentra repairs by problem area

Engine (44%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

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

Other (1%)

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2004 Nissan Sentra suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (58%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD

229000 mi

US $85
Left rear wheel bearing 
335000 mi right rear wheel bearing 
110500 mi

US $250
Rear left wheel bearing replaced 
154300 mi

US $400
Thumping from front end, replaced blown front struts, as well as sway bar link 
91940 mi

$300
Left A Arm was about to break. Direction felt very "fluffy" 

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2004 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

165-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

129000 mi

US $80
Power steering hoses leaking. Replaced suction and return hoses. 

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2004 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

33000 mi

US $100
compressor and power steering belt glazed over 
66000 mi

US $100
compressor and power steering belt glazed over yet again 
130200 mi

US $200
Had to replace all four struts 
157000 mi Normal repair on tie rod ends 
188300 mi

US $60
Wheel bearing hub in rear went bad. Replaced 
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 
33000 mi

US $600
Tie-rod end needed to be replaced. Brake pads and rotors were replaced as a routine maintenance. 
99200 mi Replaced a control arm and stabilizers. 

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2004 Nissan Sentra Suspension Problems

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