1997 Nissan Sentra Body & Structure Problems
5 owner-reported body & structure complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Body & Structure Recalls (1)
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OF THREE STYROFOAM PADS LOCATED IN EACH REAR DOOR AS PART OF THE DESIGN FOR ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS NO. 214, "SIDE DOOR STRENGTH," WAS NOT INSTALLED.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE MISSING PAD IN EACH REAR DOOR.
Owner Complaints (5)
After hitting a pothole while driving slowly, the spot welds connecting the frame to the inner fender broke apart, creating a one-foot-long seam that split open three inches wide. Your steering column jammed as a result, which could have caused a serious accident. A professional welder charged $1,500 to repair and brace the damage and noted that this is a known weakness in this vehicle model.
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THERE'S A GAP ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BUMPER WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE GAP PROGRESSED AND BECAME WIDER. THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES AND IN SOME CASES THE BUMPER SEPARATED AND FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. *AK *NM *TC UPDATED 04/19/06
DOOR HINGE FAILURE. *YC
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING WATER LEAKAGE. *YC
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. *AK