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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%)
Chart based on 98 repairs.
2001 Nissan Sentra repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (24%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 85 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
| Nissan Sentra in Ohio, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Aug 2012101000 miUS $800 | replaced entire exhaust including one catalytic converter, muffler and all pipes. | ||
| Sep 2012101000 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 Indiana, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 200984000 mi | Break in horn wiring. Was repaired once. Not working again. | ||
| Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada May 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 2011153760 miC $200 | had to replace used starter twice | ||
| Nissan Sentra in Texas, United States May 2012 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jul 2012127000 mi | Drivers side window motor burned out. 2nd time replaced in 2 yrs. | ||
| Nissan Sentra in California, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Mar 2011100000 miUS $300 | Replaced catalytic converter. | ||
| Jun 2011101000 miUS $150 | Water pump leak fix. | ||
| Nov 2014140900 miUS $400 | tires + passenger side wheel bearing | ||
2001 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Nissan Sentra in District of Columbia, United States Oct 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Dec 2012141000 miUS $750 | Wheel bearings and tie rods needed to be replaced. | ||
| Nissan Sentra in Manitoba, Canada May 2011 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jun 2011108500 miC $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 2011115940 miC $180 | The rear oxygen sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Mar 2014170500 miC $30 | The left turn signal was flashing fast. | ||
| Jun 2014175460 miC $30 | Left turn signal was flashing fast. There was a bad connection somewhere that needed fixing. | ||
| Aug 2014179800 miC $300 | The starter was not working correctly. | ||
| Oct 2014181940 miC $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 2014186620 miC $300 | The car would not idle. Car was burning coolant. Leak at intake. | ||
| Jul 2015198680 miC $400 | Replaced rear calipers, rotors, and pads. One caliper was completely seized and the other was not much better. | ||
| Oct 2015204260 miC $500 | The flex pipe broke and fell down. The exhaust was completely broken and needed to be patched back together. | ||
| Nov 2015204960 miC $150 | Outer CV boot on driver's side was ripped and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada Sep 2009 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Dec 2010142600 miC $553 | Check engine light, replaced 02 sensor repaired small hole in cylinder leading from gas cap. | ||
| Sep 2011152520 miC $395 | Replaced driver side power window motor and regulator. | ||
| Mar 2013168640 miC $1148 | Front passenger side spring broke, tie rod end broke, spring puntured tire. Driver side spring also broken, when diagnosed by shop. | ||
| Jul 2014181040 miC $86 | Diagnose leak under car as hole in gas tank. Repair not completed. | ||
| Nissan Sentra in Illinois, United States Apr 2009 - Nov 2011 | |||
| May 2009178000 miUS $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 2009180000 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 2011188000 miUS $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 2011188000 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 Illinois, United States Dec 2008 - May 2010 | |||
| Feb 2009108000 miUS $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 2009110000 miUS $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. | ||
| Nissan Sentra in Alberta, Canada Mar 2008 - Jun 2010 | |||
| Apr 2008110980 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 2008114700 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 Ontario, Canada Feb 2008 - Sep 2008 | |||
| Sep 2008112840 miC $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 | ||
2001 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Nissan Sentra in Georgia, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 2013187000 miUS $1400 | replaced rack, internal hydraulic seals failed, leaking steering fluid | ||
| Nissan Sentra in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2008 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Oct 2008143220 miC $500 | Rattle from shock plate. ordered left and right front shock plates. | ||
| Mar 2009149420 miC $110 | Exhaust Rattle from installation of new exhaust, replaced 5 feet of pipe, and replaced exhaust hanger. fixed. | ||
| Sep 2009153140 miC $400 | Alternator Failure.. over 2500 RPM Battery and Emergency Light would flicker on... replaced alternator belt... no change... replaced alternator... repair seems successful | ||
| Oct 2009153140 miC $62 | Alternator Failure due to incorrect remanufacture Thermostat Failure, Stuck open code, Replaced, Problem resolved. | ||
| Nissan Sentra in Sonora, Mexico Jan 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 2015110980 mi$1 | rear brake caliper leaked fluid | ||
| Sep 2017118420 mi$35 | change the rear wheel bearing passenger side | ||
| Jan 2022124000 mi$50 | Replace the intake hose | ||
2001 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada Jan 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jan 2014186000 miC $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 2015202120 mi | ABS never fixed. | ||
| Nissan Sentra in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2001 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 2001100 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 200890000 miUS $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 2010115000 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 2011164200 miUS $100 | Front stabilizer bar link replaced. Did not notice problem while driving. Mechanic discovered on inspection. | ||
| Mar 2011125000 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 2012145000 miUS $650 | Front caliper slides corroded & stuck, rear wheel cylinder leaking. Front calipers, pads, rotors replaced. Rear drums turned, one rear wheel cylinder replaced. | ||
| Dec 2013162000 miUS $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 2014164300 miUS $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 2014166000 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 2015170000 mi | Check-engine light. Evaporative system code. Not repaired at present, read the code only | ||
| Dec 2015172000 miUS $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 2016177000 miUS $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 2016177000 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 2010158720 miC $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 2010165000 miUS $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 2010165000 miUS $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 Virginia, United States May 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Mar 2011129000 miUS $375 | AC valve was leaking compressor gas. Valve had to be replaced. | ||
| Sep 2013139000 miUS $950 | Catalytic converter replaced | ||
2001 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Nissan Sentra in Alberta, Canada Jun 2012 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Sep 2013114700 mi | Transmission shift interlock wouldn't disengage from park. | ||
| Apr 2014115420 miC $30 | Transmission shift interlock relay replacement. | ||
| Nissan Sentra in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 201173160 miC $750 | Power steering pump was leaking. Replaced. | ||
| Nissan Sentra in Quebec, Canada Jun 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Sep 2013116560 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 Maryland, United States Sep 2013 - May 2015 | |||
| Sep 2013140000 miUS $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 California, United States Feb 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 2011181000 miUS $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 Maine, United States Feb 2010 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Mar 2010109000 miUS $200 | Rear wheel bearings needed replacements. | ||
| Dec 2010112000 mi | Front bearings/hub assembly were very worn and were replaced. | ||
| Nov 2011130000 miUS $800 | Ignition coils blew out. | ||
| Jan 2012134000 miUS $134 | Needed to replace battery cables. | ||
| Nissan Sentra in Alberta, Canada Apr 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012C $600 | Transmission fluid was leaking through a broken hose. There was an engine oil leak, too (through the oil pan). | ||
| Nissan Sentra in Tennessee, United States Sep 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Oct 2011183000 miUS $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 Alberta, Canada Jan 2012 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Feb 201275640 miC $65 | speed sensor failed | ||
| Mar 201275640 miC $140 | lower control arm bushing worn out | ||
| Nissan Sentra in Ontario, Canada Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 201097960 miC $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 2012182900 miC $750 | head gasket was leaking compression into the cooling system causing air locks | ||
2001 Nissan Sentra 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Nissan Sentra in Jalisco, Mexico Feb 2008 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Mar 2008100440 mi$650 | Windshield washer fluid pump was replaced. Rebuilt alternator installed. | ||
| Nissan Sentra in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2009 - Oct 2009 | |||
| Oct 2009252000 miUS $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 | ||
2001 Nissan Sentra 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Nissan Sentra in Florida, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Aug 2009102000 miUS $640 | Replaced all 4 engine mounts, flushed radiator, power steering fluid. Replaced driverside cv boot. | ||
2000.5 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Nissan Sentra in Saudi Arabia Aug 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 2010179180 mi﷼185 | replaced shock absorbers and front lower ball joint | ||
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