Door Problems of Nissan Sentra

Nissan Sentra owners have reported 12 problems related to door (under the structure category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Nissan Sentra based on all problems reported for the Sentra.

1 Door problem of the 2021 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 04/30/2023

The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while approaching a stop light and depressing the brake pedal, the contact heard a sound of water in the rear of the vehicle. Once the contact arrived at the residence, the contact examined the rear passenger’s and driver’s side doors and removed the rubber from around the doors and water started draining from the doors. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 14,000. The VIN was not available.

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2 Door problem of the 2016 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 07/12/2016

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Nissan Sentra. While driving 70 mph, the contact heard a loud whining noise coming from the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle would veer left or right off the road. The contact regained control of the vehicle and resumed driving, but the failure recurred. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to petro Nissan (located at 6248 us-98, hattiesburg, ms 39402, (601) 450-1470) where it was diagnosed that the door gasket caused the noise and it needed to be replaced. It was not determined why the vehicle veered from left to right. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and opened case number: 33045074. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000. The VIN was not available.

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3 Door problem of the 2005 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 09/15/2010

My car is a 2005 Nissan Sentra limited edition the drivers door will not open. The only way I can open it is if I roll my window down and reach my hand out the door to the handle this IA a safety issue I contacted coast Nissan I have an appointment 9-22-10 they said I have to pay it aprox cost 200. 00 ,it should be paid by Nissan not the consumer my appointment is at 8am I am hoping that I can be reimburse for the safety issue . I hope you stand behind your product.

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4 Door problem of the 2002 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 01/05/2006

The driver door on 2002 Nissan Sentra gxe will not open unless I let down the window and open the door from the outside. It must be in the electrical system.

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5 Door problem of the 2003 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 03/30/2003

Both driver and passenger side door produce noise as a result of a vibration. Dealer was able to repair passenger side door. But, because dealer could not verify noise from drivers side door they could not repair it.

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6 Door problem of the 2001 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 10/01/2001

Headrest will not stay in down position, it keeps rising up, blocking consumer's view oncoming traffic. Consumer feels this is very dangerous. Please provide any further information.

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7 Door problem of the 1999 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 06/01/2001

Automatic power doors locks would intermittently unlock by itself while driving at any speed. Dealer was notified , and an appointment was made. Provide any further information.

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8 Door problem of the 1999 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 05/02/2001

Traveling on freeway at approx. 20-25 mph. In stop and go traffic, approx. 4pm. The car in front of me stopped suddenly, I attempted to brake hard, but the brakes did not respond. I then attempted to steer to the side but I could only go so far. I had the feeling that I lost power. I could not get out of the car after impact because the power locks did not work. I was told that the head lamp was embedded into the battery.

9 Door problem of the 1998 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 08/20/1998

The power door lock system is suppose to allow you to lock and unlock all doors simultaneously using the driver side door key, but it does not work.

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10 Door problem of the 1997 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 03/01/1998

All four doors are not aligned properly. Vehicle has been repaired by dealer, but condition appeared not to be corrected. Wind/rain still leaks within door frames, even when the windows are closed. Dealer will notaccept responsibility for repairs unless cost goes to consumer.

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11 Door problem of the 1996 Nissan Sentra

Failure Date: 10/03/1996

Doors do not close tightly.

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12 Door problem of the 1996 Nissan Sentra

The air condition unit in my car makes the car not excel to the appropriate speed when the air condition is on. In order to get the right power I have to turn off the air condition unit. The passenger side door in the front is not 100% closed properly. When I was in an accident 2 years ago the driver nor passenger side airags deployed.


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