Nissan Sentra owners have reported 579 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 12 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (520 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's radio/tape cd player (16 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The engine will not crank when pressing the push-button ignition switch and applying the brake pedal. I took it to the Nissan dealership and they told me it needed a new stop lamp switch which is exactly what the recall for other Nissans during this time frame is for: make: Nissan number: pm971 Read details...
The radio will randomly come on for a second when the car is off. I have went out to get something out of the trunk & this has happened & I have also went out to leave & when I walk outside the radio in the car is playing when the car has not been driven since the prior day. Read details...
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Sentra. The contact started the vehicle and turned on the air conditioner; however, the air conditioner was distributing warm air instead of cool air. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection on two separate occasions. Read details...
The brake switch above the brake and under the console and next to the cruse control switch malfunctions and does not allow the car to start because it does not sense the brake being pushed. There is no manual work around. It has happened sporadically but recently would not start for three days. Read details...
The display screen for heat/air conditioning and airflow controls will randomly shut off. The temperature and airflow controls will still work even when the screen is off. I will have the heat set to 70 but it feels like I pressed the air conditioning button ( ihave not and checked by pressing the Read details...