2.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
75,750 miles

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problem #4

Nov 122007

Sentra 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 215,000 miles
The teeth on one of the timing chain sprockets wore down causing bent valves due to timing failure. The head will have to be removed to replace damaged parts or a new/rebuilt engine will have to be installed.

- Hampstead, MD, USA

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problem #3

Sep 152003

Sentra 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 88,000 miles
Timing chain and related parts wore out long before they should have.

- Leavenworth, KS, USA

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problem #2

Nov 192003

(reported on)

Sentra

  • miles
While driving 60-65 mph vehicle lost power/ stalled. Consumer had to coast to the side of the road to have the vehicle towed.

- Clinton, NC, USA

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problem #1

Jun 182003

Sentra

  • miles
Car stopped without warning on highway while being driven in traffic.

- Petaluma, CA, USA

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