2.1

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

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1999 Nissan Sentra engine problems

engine problem

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1999 Nissan Sentra Owner Comments

problem #4

Nov 122007

Sentra 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 215,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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

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

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

problem #1

Jun 182003

Sentra

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

- Petaluma, CA, USA

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