10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Nissan Sentra brakes problems

brakes problem

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1997 Nissan Sentra Owner Comments

problem #5

Jan 082002

(reported on)

Sentra

  • miles

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

While depressing brakes noticed a grinding noise. Dealer has replaced brakes, but noise returned.

- Forestville, MD, USA

problem #4

Jun 012000

Sentra

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Vehicle's braking distance has increased when it sits for 4 or 5 days at a time without being driven. Dealer said he has other models on his lot that do the same thing. Also, dealer told consumer to let vehicle run for 30 seconds. Then, pump brake before driving. Nissan has file on this.

- Rogers, AR, USA

problem #3

Mar 151999

Sentra

  • miles
Going down hill at approx 15-30 miles per hour, brakes smoke/ overheat/ burn squeek. Have had to shop twice in last week. Just got car last week, no other problems. Would like to have them safety checked and replaced if needed. Have appointment again for next Monday, just hope all will work out. Wanted to know of others with same brake problem, and poor gas milage, that has to relate in some way to break system.

- North Fork, CA, USA

problem #2

Nov 231998

(reported on)

Sentra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes had a grinding noise. Accident occurred when driving 20-25 mph. Applied the brakes and extended stopping distance occurred, and frontal impact occurred. Problem cannot be duplicated.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #1

Jun 191997

(reported on)

Sentra

  • miles
Vehicle's ABS has failed twice. Dealer tried to sell owner another car.

- Tinton Falls, NJ, USA

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