Two problems related to front suspension have been reported for the 2001 Nissan Sentra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Nissan Sentra based on all problems reported for the 2001 Sentra.
The steering wheel made noise. On one occasion the vehicle began to vibrate and shake while making a turn which resulted in the vehicle hitting a curb. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer on several occasion but they have not been able to locate or correct the problem.
Vehicle was making a thumping sound while driving. Noise fade out when brakes were applied. Same day, rotors were rotated and it repeated the problem. On February 27, 2001 it was taken back to dealer , and noise they said was coming from right front tire. Mechanic at dealer told consumer that all small cars do this. Other small vehicles consumer has had have not done this.