Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 1997 Nissan Sentra

Table 1 shows four common exterior lighting related problems of the 1997 Nissan Sentra. The number one most common problem is related to the tail light (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the brake light switch (one problem).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Nissan Sentra


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 1997 Nissan Sentra

The Tail Light problem

Owner states that there is no cover in the trunk area where tail lights are. Indicates concern for safety if something was to hit electrical wires, something could happen. Owner further notes that there is a design for a cover, but it has not been installed on vehicles.   Read details...

The Brake Light Switch problem

Water is entering the trunk and is routed along the electrical wiring, this is due to the rear light module is sealed into place with a product that is not fit for the purpose intended. Vehicle was involved in an accident with a semi truck and the airbags failed to deploy.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

My neighbor told me my brake lights had been out for awhile -- when the headlights were on and I hit the brake pedal, the brake light/rear tail light would go out completely, leaving only the center light bar on the trunk on to serve as a brake light.   Read details...


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