Steering Related Problems of the 1997 Nissan Sentra

Table 1 shows three common steering related problems of the 1997 Nissan Sentra. The number one most common problem is related to the steering wheel (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering rack and pinion (one problem).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Nissan Sentra


Recently reported Steering problems of the 1997 Nissan Sentra

The Steering Wheel problem

Steering wheel locked when she moved into another lane, causing the car to spin out of control, crashing into a fence on the side of the road. She and her passengers could have been seriously hurt. Lock on the steering wheel is suspect, in my opinion.   Read details...

The Steering Rack And Pinion problem

While driving and turning, the consumer heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. It vibrated severely. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection.   Read details...

The Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

While wife was driving about 65 mph hit road divider and lost control. Vehicle rolled over a couple times. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.   Read details...


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