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3N1CB51DX2L••••••2002 Nissan SENTRA
This build draws 4.2× more complaints than the average 2002 Nissan SENTRA build (20 vs 5).
20on this build
249on the model
52builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedEngine And Engine Cooling 7Electrical System 4Air Bags 3Service Brakes 2
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashJun 2003
I have a 2002 nissan sentra. I was going about 25 mph on a hwy. Ramp,it was wet out, and the ramp curved. I applied my brakes and they seemed to lock. I had no steering and they would not stop braking.I crashed hard into the curb. I watched other cars go by and they were fine.…
EngineMar 2020
I was made aware recently( march 2020) that the cam sensor in my car is defective. There was a recall on this part in 2004. After contacting the nissan corporate headquarters, they inform me that their records show the recall remedy was satisfied in 2004. I do not remember…
Air BagsAug 2018
I was notified of air bag recall by nissan. I took my vehicle to the local dealership and they agreed to fix but wanted me to release them of responsibility if they cracked my dash board during the repair. I refused to give permission to damage my vehicle. As instructed by the…
Electrical SystemFeb 2012
The contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the engine stalled without any warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The…
Engine And Engine CoolingJul 2010
The car just started cutting off. First mechanic said bad gas, did computer check nothing. Would cut off turning, full idle to silent cut off. Now does it on start up
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3N1CB51DX2L616576 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.