2001 Nissan Sentra brakes problems
24 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2001 Nissan Sentra, which is 8% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 24 8% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
While driving 35 MPH consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Then, vehicle stalled while in motion and hit the vehicle in front. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Driver and passenger sustained minor injuries.
While driving at 35 MPH vehicle stalled and shut down in the middle of the highway. Before total shut down steering wheel and brakes locked up, almost resulting in an accident. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who in turn informed the consumer that the crank positioning sensor was defective. There was a recall on this vehicle, but not for consumer's VIN number. The dealer wanted to charge consumer for recall repairs. Manufacturer was notified of the problem.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Nissan Sentra
- Engine 114 complaints
- Electrical system 48 complaints
- Tires 18 complaints
- Suspension 15 complaints