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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (27%)

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Chart based on 15 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

140900 mi

US $400
tires + passenger side wheel bearing 

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2001 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

145-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

181940 mi

C $885
The ball joints on the lower control arms were worn out and needed to be replaced. 
141000 mi

US $750
Wheel bearings and tie rods needed to be replaced. 
168640 mi

C $1148
Front passenger side spring broke, tie rod end broke, spring puntured tire. Driver side spring also broken, when diagnosed by shop. 

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2001 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

145-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

187000 mi

US $1400
replaced rack, internal hydraulic seals failed, leaking steering fluid 
143220 mi

C $500
Rattle from shock plate. ordered left and right front shock plates. 
118420 mi

$35
change the rear wheel bearing passenger side 

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2001 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

100 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. 
149200 mi

US $100
Front stabilizer bar link replaced. Did not notice problem while driving. Mechanic discovered on inspection. 
164300 mi

US $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. 

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2001 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

109000 mi

US $200
Rear wheel bearings needed replacements. 
112000 mi Front bearings/hub assembly were very worn and were replaced. 
73160 mi

C $750
Power steering pump was leaking. Replaced. 
75640 mi

C $140
lower control arm bushing worn out 

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2001 Nissan Sentra 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

252000 mi

US $45
lower control air rear bushings worn, front sway bar links and bushings worn 

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2001 Nissan Sentra Suspension Problems

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