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Jeremiah of Tacoma, WA June 4, 2008
I own a 2004 Nissan sentra SER 2.5L with 72,000 miles on it and recently found that my precat had failed. My car was no longer under thew 60,000 mile warranty as stated by nissan and would cost 900+ labor to fix. I researched and found that I could replace the entire system for that price without the precat and did so. Then I was called by Nissan and told that Federal emissions covers 8year 80,000 mile warranty on percat after I have replaced it myself. When the precat fails the dust from it on deceleration sucks back into the engine cause it to score cylinder walls and piston rings causing oil consumption and can lead to engine fires. My car now eats 4.5 quarts of oil in 300 miles and smokes after 3000 RPMS. I have contacted Nissan of this problem cause of there over 600,000 recall of this model.
Lela of Tempe, AZ March 21, 2008
Within the first 3,000 miles the alternater and electrical went out. Leaving scratching my head and wondering when will the recalls begin. My air conditioner was next. It worked for 1 maybe 2 years and went out. The mechanic told me he has seen this on this car a lot - still scratching my head - wondering when will they face up and have a recall in either area of the poor workmanship of this car? Then my car started stalling - out of the blue - VERY DANGEROUS on the highways of Phoenix. I could not believe it, yet something else that is related to nothing LESS than a poorly made car, there had to be a recall on this?
Kristen of Windsor, CT January 30, 2008
Nissan issued a recall for the front struts on Nissan Sentra's. The recall was issued in 2000. I took my car to the dealer and was told they would not replace them. I then called Nissan and no one got back to me. I called the dealer again and they said Nissan is no longer paying for this recall. Two weeks ago, the front coil broke as the recall explained and ran off the road. I have spent 700.00 fixing the problem. This could have been catastrophic if this was not handled properly by the driver. Nissan needs to step up to the plate.
Rebecca of Marietta, PA January 29, 2008
The head gasket blew on my 2002 Nissan Sentra SER with 65,000 miles on it. Apparently, the gasket was re-designed because of a flaw in the first design. Nissan never contacted anyone about this.
Melissa of Clifton, NJ December 31, 2007
My Nissan Sentra 2001 has been stalling when approaching a red signal, stop sign or in traffic. Same symptoms for the other call backs. Why wouldn't it be part of this recall? Is this sensor located in a completely different place then the 2002 model? I'm just trying to figure out the logic behind why some and not others. Thanks
Carolyn of Barrington, RI November 19, 2007
Brought 2004 Nissan Sentra for oil change and 27 point courtesy inspection on 11/08/07. Asked specifically to check battery as car seemed a little sluggish when starting. The recommendation was tires and alignment with a total bill of 754.25. On 11/16/08 I was at a meeting for a few hours and came out to find the car dead. Called AAA, mechanic stated that the battery was too corroded to even take a jump and suggested I buy a new battery from AAA. Total cost 106.95. He stated that there was no way that this battery was checked the week previous as a new one would certainly be suggested. Fortunately it was daylight and I was able to charge the battery on my credit card. If in fact a dealership states that they have completed an inspection they should do so. Pretty shoddy service from a certified Nissan Dealership.
Kia of Crown Point, IN September 17, 2007
My 2004 Sentra has been at the shop for 6 days now. I have missed my 3year warranty period by 3 months, but it's under the mileage. The service tech advised that my power steering rack needs to be replaced at an estimated 1500.00. I have been a LOYAL Nissan customer since about 1990, having purchased 7 vehicles through the years. I asked for some good will gesture, which I was told I could get, as long as the regional specialist says ok. I was told that specialist would call me within 48 hours, and 6 days later I'm still without a call and without my car. I've called back to the customer relations number 4 more times, but I only hear the same story, the specialist is busy working on this and other customers. I have been very polite with my phone calls, but it seems like BEING NICE AND LOYAL MEAN NOTHING TO NISSAN !!! I guess I'll have to reconsider my loyalty and check out Toyota or Honda. Maybe they know the meaning of customer SERVICE, not customer-WE'LL GET AROUND TO YOU EVENTUALLY, WE JUST ARE TOO BUSY RIGHT NOW.
Jeffrey of Modena, NY June 19, 2007
I purchased a brand new 2007 nissan sentra sl and realized after i drove it off the lot that the car was painted already by nissan due to prior problems. the car was sold to me as a brand new car with 0 miles and was already painted. there was paint over sprau all over the windows and the rear quarter panels and the trunk.
nissan refuses to do anything except paint my car again and will not offer me anything for my heartache. i have called nissan 100 times and only receive return calls when i complain to a manager that im being ignored. i told the lady today how upset i am and she said she didnt care!!!
Melissa of Whiteland, IN May 29, 2007
I bought my Nissan Sentra GXE in NJ and I found a recall Electrical System Ignition Module Recall and I contacted Nissan America since my car is included in that recall and I was told that my cars VIN was not included with that recall. I have been having the same problem with my car for years now and I didnt bring my car to Nissan in NJ because they frauded my sale and I didnt trust them. I have replaced the alternator in my car 4 times and been to Nissan in Indiana once to see what the problem was and no one could pin point the problem with the car. The recall on my car, which they claim is not include my VIN, is exactly what is wrong with my car and I just want someone to see if that is the problem with the car because then technically they gave me a lemon and they said its not their problem. My cars brake and battery lights constantly flash and the other day I could not roll the windows up or down or lock the doors. The air did not go on and the car would not go above 30 miles an hour. I am tired of the same problem with no success onto what the problem is and no help from Nissan. Thank you for your time.
Crisann of Virginia Beach, VA May 24, 2006
I own a 2001 Nissan Sentra SE/2.0. It has been paid off for over a year and it has 99K miles on it. I bought an extended warranty for 84mo/100K when I purchased the vehicle (brand new) in California (Mossy Nissan) in Dec 2000. The warranty is through Ryan. Aside from previous problems I have had with my vehicle and the Nissan Dealer (new brakes/rotors at 3k, Tires due to manufacturer's defect), my latest saga involves having Nissan perform a 90K service including a brake inspection. I was told I needed new front brakes and paid for replacement.
After having work performed my vehicle began making noise - no noise before the 90K service. I brought it back to the dealer and they said I need rear brakes (never inspected the noise I told them about). I had rear brakes replaced and noise continued and got worse. I take it back a 3rd time and am told its a transmission problem -something about a bolt or gauge... Now I'm asking why weren't these things brought up during the 90K service -- The rear brakes were supposed to be inspected and nothing was written about needing them (2 weeks later I'm paying to have them repaired) and the transmission - how does my automatic suddenly have such drastic problems.
I am in limbo with a rental car awaiting the warranty rep going to Nissan to evaluate their assessment to determine if my car gets fixed or not. I believe Nissan's multiple factory defects and poor workmanship are to blame... When my vehicle had just 3K I was told I needed brakes.. I fought that battle and had them finally admit to a manufacturer's defect which resulted in my pads being worn and rotors warped necessitating new pads and rotors. This was followed up by fighting for them to finally exclaim a manufacturer's defect on the tires (they kept exclaiming that the wear was from frequent high speed stopping that warped my tires....). I'm just not sure I want to fight another battle with Nissan for a car with 99K, but I do rely on this vehicle to drive to work.
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