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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%)
Chart based on 91 repairs.
2002 Nissan Sentra engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (37%)
Chart based on 43 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
| 117000 mi US $1050 |
Head gasket had to be changed. Dealer screwed up job and now the car loses oil. Took it to another dealer and the car is still with them, right now. |
2002 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 94000 mi US $55 |
Purchased the car. Oil change, refilling transmission with gear oil, fixed a small oil leak from oil pan during oil change. No further repairs. |
| 96000 mi US $520 |
Car blew the ECM. Had car towed to my best friend's shop, removed ECM and ordered parts. Cost of parts was $450.00. Cost of re-program ECM was $50.00, done by another fellow. ECM case foams removed. Disassembly, installation and foam removal self-done. |
| 113600 mi | Car had a P0507 code (Idle Control RPM Higher than Expected). Successfully performed Idle Re-Learn Procedure w/o Consult II as described in the FSM. Idle air and throttle position re-learned by ECM, and idle rpm was reset to OEM specs (750 rpm). |
| 116000 mi US $65 |
Thermostat got stuck, noticed unusual fluctuation of the temperature gauge while driving. Bought and replaced parts, problem solved successfully. |
| 116200 mi US $55 |
Car temperature started fluctuating in an unsusual manner after replacement of the thermostat. Testing pinpointed issue to water control valve on the water outlet. Ordered and replaced parts. Issue solved. |
| 118200 mi US $215 |
Header cracked at primary runners, unable to repair by welding the cracks. New header ordered (SR*S unit, $215), parts replaced, problem solved |
| 126000 mi US $3000 |
Full engine rebuild in progress as of this date |
| 126000 mi US $3000 |
Engine rebuild completed. All internal components and all gaskets replaced. Block has been bored .020 over and has high compression pistons, upgraded rod, cams and valve springs. On break-in period as of now |
| 138540 mi | broke the maf |
| 184140 mi C $900 |
Radiator Replaced due to crack in cooling system |
| 117000 mi | O2 sensor muffler Engine started burning oil. repair costs not worth the trouble. Traded car in for new one. |
| 100500 mi US $1800 |
Head gasket |
| 74000 mi US $100 |
Car cylinder rings are worn out and maybe leaking engine oil into the combustion chamber, causing excessive oil consumption. Have to fill 2qts every 400 miles. |
| 99000 mi US $214 |
Radiator started leaking. |
| 50220 mi C $6000 |
Nissan made crappy pre-cat converters which die within 80,000km of normal use and then kill the engine since particles get sucked back in. Be happy if yours died before end of warranty, otherwise you are S.O.L, it cost me $6,000 to repair |
| 120000 mi US $2400 |
Spun rod bearing and had the motor rebuilt. |
| 76880 mi C $500 |
Mass airflow sensor was corroded as a result of being immersed in water during a rainstorm. Sensor was replaced and moved to a drier location to keep in away from water. |
| 117000 mi US $140 |
The headgasket was leaking at cylinder 3. |
| 140000 mi | piston slap, needs new engine/block |
2002 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
165-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 94300 mi US $400 |
The center exhaust pipe rusted and broke off (right before the catalytic converter). Welded new one on and replaced. |
| 100000 mi US $280 |
Catalytic converter replaced |
| 114800 mi US $120 |
Radiator top split causing the engine to overheat when hitting 2,500 RPM and above. Bought new radiator and replaced the old one. |
2002 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 7500 mi | Replace alternator belt |
| 55800 mi C $58 |
Resonator failure. chunk of old Catalytic conver caught in resonator. unable to remove. required replacement |
| 97700 mi US $760 |
timing chain replacement |
| 105000 mi | Leaking head gasket |
| 117000 mi US $335 |
replaced evap cannister; replaced wiper fluid tubes and nozzles |
2002 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| US $700 | Engine control module |
| 329000 mi US $175 |
Replaced bad coil pack which was causing intermittent misfires. |
| 276200 mi C $75 |
Tail Pipe broke off the muffler. It was welded back on. |
| 277760 mi | check engine light on for last few months; engine leaked oil, exhaust pipe leaky, rusty and very noisy |
| 247000 mi | Catalytic converter, original, not in spec. Resonator pipe, original, rusted through. |
| 247000 mi | Catalytic converter not in spec, resonator pipe rusted through. |
| 119660 mi C $550 |
Car unable to start. Starter worked but no spark in cylinders. Broken wire somewhere between main fuse box and spark plugs |
| 120900 mi C $400 |
Exhaust system: crack near manifold, hole near catalytic convertor and broken hanging bracket |
| 137860 mi C $440 |
Oil leak in head gasket |
| 144460 mi C $600 |
Fuel throttle body required to be cleaned |
| 153140 mi C $180 |
Drive Belts replaced |
| 174220 mi C $300 |
Oil Dipstick corroded and needed to be replaced |
| 139000 mi US $10 |
Dipstick handle broke off. Bought new dipstick on ebay. Used dremel and needlenose to extract old dipstick. |
| 90000 mi US $75 |
fuel pump and regulator |
| 97000 mi | The car was a piece of crap. I got tired of trying to diagnose its ailments. It was throwing random codes, different (almost) every time and would randomly not start. So we stopped driving it. |
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