1. Nissan Sentra
  2. Problems
  3. 2004
  4. Steering

2004 Nissan Sentra Steering Problems

5
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 5 stored complaint records:

  • 3 indicate a crash
  • 2 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi2
1–30k mi1
60–100k mi1
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • August 30, 2016 · 53,300 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering

    Engine fuel pump failure. Driving on busy highway engine started to stall. Had to use clutch to keep engine running, nearly missing other vehicles trying to maintain control of vehicle trying to restart engine. Immediately took to dealer and fuel pump failure diagnosed. Fuel pump being replaced right now at $700.00.

    ODI 10903238

  • August 13, 2015 · 148,753 miles

    Engine · Service Brakes · Steering

    I was driving east on i494 near a major interchange, in very heavy traffic. I was in the center lane going approximately 60-65 mph when my engine suddenly quit. I quickly checked the lane on my right and it was clear so i moved over and onto the shoulder. My brakes and steering were going quickly, but i was able to bring the car to a full stop next to the guard rail. I was right next to a two-lane exit to i35, where…

    ODI 10761490

  • December 8, 2014 · 85,000 miles

    Service Brakes · Steering

    On 12/08/14, i was driving through i-85 n. At one point i changed a lane towards my left and needed to straighten my car to that lane. But surprisingly the car wouldn't got straightened and steering had no impact/control over the car wheels. As a result my car hit the median of the hwy and after that i was still trying to put it back in the lane. But i had no control on it. It was shaking and speeding up; hit the…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10663445

  • November 1, 2008 · 40,000 miles

    Air Bags · Steering

    Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan sentra. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph in rainy weather, the vehicle began spinning suddenly (the contact could not figure out why) and crashed into a guardrail twice. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact called the dealer who stated that they had no complaints about the failure. The manufacturer had not been…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10367173

  • September 3, 2004 · 2,800 miles

    Air Bags · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering

    20 feet after pulling out of the driveway, suddenly there was a vibration in the steering, the brakes failed to function, the vehicle veered to the left and went into a ditch and impacted a sewer drain. The driver was severely burned by the airbags when they deployed. The insurance company totaled the vehicle. The cause of the above failures is undetermined. *jb

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10099085