2001 Nissan Sentra SE review from North America
"Lousy automatic transmission"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Lost the horn;
Radio LCD display loses its back-light display on a regular basis.
The original automatic transmission died at 35000 miles. The second warranty replaced transmission died at 78000 miles. Identical symptoms on both.
General comments?
Generally it's been a good car if one ignores the fact it's eaten two transmissions. It handles well and the performance is decent for a 2.0L 4-banger. The radio back light started going bad after the warranty period and is a bit of a pain at night. Otherwise, a decent car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 5 miles |
| Most recent distance | 78000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Altima |
| Date of Entry | 22nd January, 2004 |