2001 Nissan Sentra Nissan Sentra 2001

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2001 Nissan Sentra repairs by problem area

Engine (43%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (12%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (2%)

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2001 Nissan Sentra brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (42%)

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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.

2001 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

145-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

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. 
108500 mi

C $158
Left rear caliper was replaced. It was seized, possibly due to age and/or environment. 
198680 mi

C $400
Replaced rear calipers, rotors, and pads. One caliper was completely seized and the other was not much better. 
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. 

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2001 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

145-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

110980 mi

$1
rear brake caliper leaked fluid 

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2001 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

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. 
202120 mi ABS never fixed. 
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. 
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. 

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2001 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

75640 mi

C $65
speed sensor failed 
114700 mi Transmission shift interlock wouldn't disengage from park. 
115420 mi

C $30
Transmission shift interlock relay replacement. 

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2001 Nissan Sentra Brake Problems

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