Body problems of the 2021 Nissan Sentra

Two problems related to body have been reported for the 2021 Nissan Sentra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2021 Nissan Sentra based on all problems reported for the 2021 Sentra.

1 Body problem

Failure Date: 06/19/2024

There is a current open recall campain id r23b3 on the tie rods requiring replacement, however there is no current remedy per Nissan. This faulty tie rod can break and cause complete loss of steering, as there is a stop sale on this vehicle it is not safe to drive. Vaden Nissan has my vehicle every 5000 miles during each service/oil change from 2021 until 2024. I also notified the vaden Nissan dealership again of this open recall issue during my last inspection, they rotated the new tires I had to purchase and sent me on my way. While driving my 2021 Nissan Sentra on atomic road in jackson, SC (a moderately busy highway), I experienced noticeable vibrations through the steering wheel, especially when accelerating and making turns. As I attempted to exit the highway, via a curved off-ramp, the steering wheel became extremely shaky and impossible to turn. I struggled to keep the car within the lane and then completely lost steering control. This caused me to veer off the road and nearly into the shoulder. I experienced such panic and fear as my 2-year-old nephew was in the car seat in the back of my vehicle and was also extremely frightened. I am now extremely unsatisfied with Nissan and its lack of commitment to sell safe vehicles, I cannot legally resell this vehicle in the current condition and am left with no option but to drive an unsafe car, under the lemon law I have the right to sue. I pray that if I absolutely have to drive this Nissan Sentra again there are no injuries, life-altering disabilities or possible death incurred to myself of my passengers. As I have followed all proper protocols and require a rental car that is at minimum safe for transportation.

2 Body problem

Failure Date: 06/09/2023

-rear doors, at separate times, would not lock or unlock either by using the key fob or control located on driver's door. It is available for inspection. -rear door(s) cannot be opened from the outside of the vehicle using electronic features. Small children, elderly, and handicapped persons' safety are compromised with this restricted access. -both doors have had this occur at different times. The first occurrence was repaired by the dealership. The second occurrence has yet to be repaired. Therefore, the problem has been confirmed by the dealership. According to the dealership, the controller-lock and actuator failed and was replaced. The part number is 82501-6leoa. -the vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others. -no warnings, messages, or other symptoms were observed. This problem first appeared in may 2023.


Other Structure related problems of the 2021 Nissan Sentra

Body problems
2
Door problems
1


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