Power Train Related Problems of the 1996 Nissan Sentra

Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 1996 Nissan Sentra. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the manual transmission (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Nissan Sentra


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1996 Nissan Sentra

The Automatic Transmission problem

1) while car parked in driveway passenger. Airbag light began blinking & hasn't stopped 2) automatic transmission/ 3rd gear failed; 1st & 2nd slipped badly after car has warmed up.   Read details...

The Manual Transmission problem

Problems with reverse gear.   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

No summary listed for above vehicle.   Read details...


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