Power Train Related Problems of the 2004 Nissan Sentra

Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 2004 Nissan Sentra. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the manual transmission (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Nissan Sentra


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2004 Nissan Sentra

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while attempting to drive out of a parking space the vehicle would not shift into reverse gear. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to a local mechanic who stated the transmission needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Manual Transmission problem

In my 2004 Nissan Sentra se-r spec v with a 2. 5l engine/manual transmission, at about 69k miles the car suddenly experienced unstable engine idling and significant power loss. First mechanic found loose metal pieces in the intake manifold area, along with spark plug one fouled.   Read details...

The Transmission Noise problem

Purchased a 2004 Nissan Sentra brand new with 137 miles on it, 2 days after purchase, heard noise coming from car whenever changing into gear, (automatic trans) reported it to local Nissan dealership, scheduled service appointment, took in for service, found that transmission was defective,   Read details...


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