Four problems related to engine belts and pulleys have been reported for the 2006 Nissan Sentra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Nissan Sentra based on all problems reported for the 2006 Sentra.
My 2006 Nissan Sentra has delayed cranking when trying to start, especially when it is hot outside. Tried a couple of different mechanics but could not find the problem. Bought it brand new in April 2006, and started having problem since 2009/2010 with less than 30,000 miles, including all belts needing replacement at 15,000 miles that dealer charged for non-warranty repair. Current mileage is about 68,000.
The contact owns a 1. 8 2006 Nissan Sentra. While driving 20 mph she heard a loud noise from the passenger side under the dashboard. Someone diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the steering belt was shredding. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and they also informed her that the steering belt was shredding. The dealer replaced the power steering belt. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer, and was given case# 5685502. The failure mileage was 8,000. The current mileage was 9,000. The dealer stated trunk release inoperable from remote. The dealer replaced trunk lid opener actuator. The consumer stated the vehicle still feels like it is unsafe and also states that the paint is defective. Updated 06/14/07.
My car had its serpentine belt going bad at 10000 miles. It makes a squeaky sound which can only be fixed by changing the belt. This seems to be a problem with many Sentra owners. Mine is a 2006 Nissan Sentra (special edition).
I have an 2006 Nissan Sentra and I bought it used with 3000 miles son it. A couple months later the brakes would squeak and the engine would make ticking sound. I took it in to santa monica Nissan 5 times and then the finally fixed the problem. They replaced the brake pads and for a 4 month old car it shouldn't need brakes. The brakes don't make any noise but the engine still makes ticking sound but Nissan does the same remedy every time, change the engine belts. Apparently that's not working and when I contacted Nissan the service representative but I was on hold for 1 hour and then I hung up. Nissan needs to know about this. Remember the brakes are fne now its just the engine that makes ticking sounds. They beter fix this.