2002 Nissan Sentra Reviews - Page 9 of 19

My Head Gasket went out at 85,000 miles. Originally the dealer when I lived in Atlanta told me I needed a new engine. The dealer in Chicago, where I now live, told me that I needed head gaskets. Because I was told I needed a new engine the car sat up for a year (all of 2006) while I saved money.

The car is fantastic as far as performance goes. But the engine is crap and Nissan knows it, because they put the same engine into their 2006 Altimas and now they've called them all back and if you go to any Nissan dealer, they have this engine sitting in their storage rooms, because they need to be replaced.

Nothing, except the emission control, for the gas tank. $335 to repair.

A great small car, for the average couple, back seat is a little crowded, but for $14,400.00 loaded, with most amenities that we were looking for, with today's prices, the Nissan Sentra is a bargain.

Mass air flow had to be changed at 70 000km. The car stopped completely in the middle of the traffic. At idling speed, motor keep changing rev between 400 and 1200 rpm. Cost 639$

Front disks changed at 80 000km. They were torn and too rusty.

Mass air flow again at 90 000km. Another 639$.

Some lights on the dashboard burned out.

This car is noisy.

The fuel economy is poor for a car with such a small engine. I'm having trouble getting over 400km with 40 liters during the winter.

Good point, insurance cost is low.

I thought sentra was a reliable car, maybe it was before they were built in mexico.

Nothing really serious, just a few annoying things.

>Paint is very thin along the bottom insides of the doors (starting to rust)

>Clear coat is coming off the side mirrors.

>Fuel cap retainer came off.

>CD/Radio display light only works when it feels like it.

>Muffler hanger broke (Just needed welding)

>Put some washers on heat shield for cat. converter to keep it from rattling. (Sounded like it was coming from behind the dashboard)

>Not a bad car for the money.

>well equipped with PW, PT.Cruise, tilt, etc..

>Seats are a little hard on the butt on long trips.

>Car is quiet, handles well and cruises good on hi-way, Power is on par for an economy car.

>Average about 40 MPG/IMP Gal.