2002 Nissan Sentra Nissan Sentra 2002

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2002 Nissan Sentra repairs by problem area

Engine (51%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (12%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

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

Other (1%)

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2002 Nissan Sentra brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (36%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (36%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Nissan Sentra

Engine not specified

68820 mi

C $60
Seized rear brake calipers had degraded brake pads. New pads required; calipers serviced but will need to be replaced in upcoming months. 

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2002 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD

184140 mi

C $900
Replaced Pads and Drivers Side Rear Caliper due to Stuck Caliper. 
207080 mi

C $500
New pads, rotors and replacement caliper for failing siezed one 
114080 mi

C $200
Replace rear calipers 

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2002 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

165-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

94300 mi

US $400
Replaced back rotors, pads, and calipers. Calipers were rusted tight, not touching the rotor which caused the rotor to rust. Pads were good but replaced them anyway. 
107000 mi

US $200
Needed new front pads and rotors 

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2002 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

300400 mi

US $600
Needed front calipers and rotors replaced. 
144460 mi

C $600
Seized Calliper - callipers needed to be replaced and new rotors 
211100 mi

C $25
Adjusted parking brake cable. 
239200 mi pads, rotors and break caliper changed 
277760 mi parking brake did not work 

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2002 Nissan Sentra Brake Problems

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