Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 1996 Nissan Sentra

Table 1 shows seven common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1996 Nissan Sentra. The number one most common problem is related to the gasoline engine (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine cooling system (two problems).

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Nissan Sentra


Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of the 1996 Nissan Sentra

The Gasoline Engine problem

Engine has 46,381 orignal miles, engine had been maintained properly. Engine should have not gone out at 46k miles. Are there any other reported cases of this type car/engine?do I have a claim against the dealer for a faulty engine?what are my legal rights concerning this, as I still owe $8,000.   Read details...

The Engine Cooling System problem

Air conditioner -- when I had air conditioner on the car would stall. After bringing it to several mechanics, I finally convinced one that something was wrong and he cleaned the throttle and the car has been running much better.   Read details...

The Coolant Leaking problem

Consumer stated the vehicle began spewing white smoke out of the exhaust and then overheated, cosumer was informed that the head contained a crack, then in January 2002 when consumer went to start the vehicle it would not start, the vehicle was then towed to the mechanic, upon inspecting vehicle it   Read details...


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