general problems of the 1998 Nissan Sentra

Three problems related to suspension have been reported for the 1998 Nissan Sentra. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 03/23/2001

The springs that were connected to the struts dropped and punctured the passenger's front tire. Passenger's side of the vehicle fell to the ground. The left front spring had broken as well. Currently the right springs were tearing a 6 inch gash in the tire. Other problems were: there was a bang noise and grind when in motion due to a broken left strut and strut bearing, and noise in the wipers during intermittent relay.

2 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 09/01/1998

Defective brake master cylinder causing the abs braking system not to activate. Also problems when driving above 40 mph, vehicle vibrates and also had other problems. Please provide further information and VIN #.

3 Suspension problem

Was installed incorrectly in factory which and was causing vehicle to pull to left at any speed. Consumer had taken vehicle to dealer 7 times, but could not determine cause , kept doing alignments. Cosumer took vehicle to private mechanic who indicated cause of defect.


Other Suspension related problems of the 1998 Nissan Sentra

Suspension problems
3
Front Suspension Coil Spring problems
1


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