2002 Nissan Sentra GXE review from North America
"A cheap car made cheaply"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
After just three short months, the engine light went on and I went back to the dealer. I needed a new thermostat already.
About six months after that, I was driving on a high traffic street when my Sentra died, mid-street. Everything just went out-lights and everything. I had to get someone to help me push it off to the side of the road. I called AAA and even the tower was surprised that such a new car had just died like that. Turns out it was an electrical problem that took the dealer about 3 minutes to fix.
At 36,000 the gas pedal began to stick & continues to even though I have sprayed it with carb cleaner.
At 37,000 (just over warranty) the horn blew out and now I need a whole new one, which I was told by the dealer will cost me $185.
General comments?
This car seemed like such a great buy. However, it has become an unreliable lemon even though I care for it and get regular oil changes. A co-worked bought a Toyota Corrolla at exactly the same time I bought my new car and she has had no problems with it at all. I wish I had bought one too because this Nissan is not a quality car at all. I'm sadden and shocked that so many things have gone wrong already.
Recommended Reviews:
  | Don't buy this car! (unless you want to buy mine.) |
| Poor quality vehicle with questionable reliability |
All 2002 Nissan Sentra reviews
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 liter OHC engine Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 37000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Aspire |
| Date of Entry | 7th November, 2003 |