2011 Nissan Sentra Nissan Sentra 2011

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2011 Nissan Sentra repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 26 repairs.
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2011 Nissan Sentra engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (73%)

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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.

2011 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD

27000 mi Check engine light on. Code read all cylinder miss fire. No real fix, they didn't know what to do. they reset check engine light. 

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2011 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD

630 mi Replaced ECU under warranty because it was fried due to a electrical spike/short. 
57000 mi Piston slap. Engine replace by dealer. Different engine model used. 
29140 mi

C $80
Muffler flange under rear left passenger 
33260 mi

C $100
Flange on muffler rear 
26000 mi Excessive noise when driven cold. Second time for this complaint. 
27800 mi After pursuing Nissan USA about the excessive engine noise that the original dealer said it was normal a second dealer replaced the engine. 
77000 mi

US $208
Replaced oxygen sensor due to check engine light. 
79000 mi

US $330
Replaced muffler and resonator/connector pipe assembly. 
38440 mi piston slap on number 3 cylinder. engine taken apart and piston replaced. 
38440 mi check engine ligth stayed on. replace vtc/iovt solenoid assembly. 

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2011 Nissan Sentra Engine Problems

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