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1999 Nissan Sentra repairs by problem area

Engine (44%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (22%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)

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

Other (0%)

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1999 Nissan Sentra repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (63%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1999 Nissan Sentra 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Nissan 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) 
Nissan 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. 

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1999 Nissan Sentra Repair Histories

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