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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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (42%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Nissan Sentra

Engine not specified

84000 mi Break in horn wiring. Was repaired once. Not working again. 
153760 mi

C $200
had to replace used starter twice 

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2001 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

145-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

127000 mi Drivers side window motor burned out. 2nd time replaced in 2 yrs. 
170500 mi

C $30
The left turn signal was flashing fast. 
175460 mi

C $30
Left turn signal was flashing fast. There was a bad connection somewhere that needed fixing. 
179800 mi

C $300
The starter was not working correctly. 
181940 mi

C $885
There was something leaking. I thought it was coolant but it turns out the air conditioning was leaking. 
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. 
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. 
152520 mi

C $395
Replaced driver side power window motor and regulator. 
110980 mi

C $85
Power Window Regulator broke on the drivers side; replaced regulator myself (easy, less than 30 minutes) 
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. 

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2001 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

145-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

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 
153140 mi

C $265
Alternator Failure due to incorrect remanufacture 

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2001 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

166000 mi 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. 
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. 
129000 mi

US $375
AC valve was leaking compressor gas. Valve had to be replaced. 

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2001 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

134000 mi

US $134
Needed to replace battery cables. 

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2001 Nissan Sentra 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

100440 mi

$650
Rebuilt alternator installed. 

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2001 Nissan Sentra Electrical Problems

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