4.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,500 miles

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problem #3

Dec 132006

Sentra 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
: the contact stated while traveling 10 mph, there was a noise from the front end of the vehicle and vibration was felt through the steering wheel. A NHTSA recall # 01V174000 was found on the manufacturer's website, for the suspension: Front: Control arm: Lower arm. The VIN # fell within the VIN numbers for the recall, but the manufacturer denied the contact of the recall repair, although the vehicle had the same problem as described in the recall.

- Ann Arbor, MI, USA

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problem #2

Jul 012002

Sentra

  • 17,500 miles
The steering wheel made noise. On one occasion the vehicle began to vibrate and shake while making a turn which resulted in the vehicle hitting a curb. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer on several occasion but they have not been able to locate or correct the problem.

- Parsippany, NJ, USA

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problem #1

Nov 282000

Sentra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was making a thumping sound while driving. Noise fade out when brakes were applied. Same day, rotors were rotated and it repeated the problem. On February 27, 2001 it was taken back to dealer, and noise they said was coming from right front tire. Mechanic at dealer told consumer that all small cars do this. Other small vehicles consumer has had have not done this.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

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