10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #8

Feb 272001

(reported on)

Sentra

  • miles
Every year vehicle brakes need replacement when using Nissan. But, when using other brakes, consuemr noticed longer wear. Please provide further informaton.

- Forestvile, MD, USA

problem #7

Jun 012000

Sentra

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Vehicle's braking distance has increased when it sits for 4 or 5 days at a time without being driven. Dealer said he has other models on his lot that do the same thing. Also, dealer told consumer to let vehicle run for 30 seconds. Then, pump brake before driving. Nissan has file on this.

- Rogers, AR, USA

problem #6

Sep 211999

(reported on)

Sentra

  • miles
Brakes have to be replaced every year.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #5

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Sentra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes wore out causing rotor damage.

- Covina, CA, USA

problem #4

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Sentra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes malfunctioning.

- Apple Vall, CA, USA

problem #3

Oct 011998

Sentra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes failed to stop vehicle resulting in vehicle collision and no deployment of airbag.

- Kew Gardens Hills, NY, USA

problem #2

Aug 221998

(reported on)

Sentra

  • miles
It seems that the brakes were pushing too hard and the so narrow tires couldn't resist the brake pressure, locking up continiously. At the time of the accident it had just finished raining. I was going at a spped of 20 to 25 mph when I appleed the brakes they locked up hitting a van in front of me. This have had happened in many occations before.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #1

Jul 081998

(reported on)

Sentra

  • miles
Intermittently when brakes are applied at low speeds, the vehicle will continue to accelerate. Driver has to put vehicle into park to stop the vehicle. Dealer has been notified.

- Racine, WI, USA