2009 Nissan Sentra Nissan Sentra 2009

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2009 Nissan Sentra repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (47%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (7%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2009 Nissan Sentra repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Nissan Sentra

Engine not specified

Nissan Sentra in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2015 - Dec 2015
Dec 2015

70000 mi

US $1000
Strut leaking fluid, replaced both strut assemblies, alignment, two rotors, and 4 tires 

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2009 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD

Nissan Sentra in Quebec, Canada
Mar 2015 - Nov 2018
May 2015

46360 mi

C $492
Strut mounts were replaced. 
Dec 2015

50220 mi

C $85
Muffler joint was repaired 
May 2016

51340 mi
Hole in catalytic converter. Replaced by Nissan for no charge. 
Sep 2017

60450 mi

C $550
Rear plates lights didn't work. Wires were changed Suspension control arm replaced Front brakes replaced 
Nissan Sentra in Quebec, Canada
Sep 2012 - Jul 2016
Jun 2014

24180 mi

C $690
Changed both link kit, 345. 
Apr 2016

34400 mi

C $500
Changed both tie-rods. both front shocks top bearing plate 
May 2016

34600 mi

C $100
Change bad link kits after only 2 years. Were parts with a lifetime warranty. Pair only the labor. 
Nissan Sentra in Illinois, United States
Sep 2012 - Mar 2016
Aug 2013

56400 mi

US $50
Brakes squeeking 
Sep 2014

66000 mi
The heat shields are coming loose. I tied them up with wire 
Aug 2015

82600 mi

US $10
Tailpipe cracked off from muffler. Installed 6 inch length of 2 inch pipe inside tailpipe. Temporary DIY repair: wrapped a sheet of steel around tailpipe and installed two clamps. 
Feb 2016

89000 mi
Replaced muffler and tailpipe 

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2009 Nissan Sentra Repair Histories

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