Brake Disc Rotor problems of the 2000 Nissan Sentra

Three problems related to brake disc rotor have been reported for the 2000 Nissan Sentra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Nissan Sentra based on all problems reported for the 2000 Sentra.

1 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Failure Date: 03/02/2005

Nhtsa recall campaign 01v357000 concerning crank position sensor. After having the crank position sensor replaced the problem recurred. While driving 40 mph check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle was taken back to the dealer, and consumer was informed that the crank position sensor needed to be replaced again. The vehicle circuit cluster failed causing the odometer, fuel gauge and temp gauge to fail. The rotors warped causing pulsation while braking.

2 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Failure Date: 04/27/2004

While driving 55 mph vehicle stalled. The consumer was able to pull the vehicle off of the road. The dealer and manufacturer had been notified. The service dealer couldn't find why the vehicle stalled so he concluded that the fuel pump was the problem. The vehicle still did not start even after a new fuel pump was installed. On another occasion the consumer was told that the ecm module was the problem. Recall# 03v477000. The vehicle pulled to the right, the a/c, horn, and the third brake light was inoperative. Recall# 01v174000 . The consumer also lost control of the vehicle and hit a guard rail. The front rotors were warped.

3 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Failure Date: 12/20/2001

2000 Nissan Sentra experiencing problems with brake equipment, engine sensors and e. C. M. Connector. Nhtsa recall campaign 01v357000 concerning crank position sensor. After having the crank position sensor replaced the problem recurred. While driving 40 mph check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle was taken back to the dealer, and consumer was informed that the crank position sensor needed to be replaced again. The vehicle circuit cluster failed causing the odometer, fuel gauge and temp gauge to fail. The rotors warped causing pulsation while braking.


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