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2002 Nissan Sentra Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Nissan Sentra has 12 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Nissan Sentra

Engine
150
Electrical
42
Airbags
32
Speed Control
16
Powertrain
15
Other
14
Brakes
12
Tires
12
Structure
10
Steering
9
Fuel System
7
Lights
6
Suspension
5

12

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 15, 2014SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE BRAKE ...
Jul 15, 2007SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2002 NISSAN SENTRA WITH A RECALL ON THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: IGNITION MODULE FAILURE CUSTOMER STATES T...
Sep 7, 2005SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,WHEELSI HIT A CURB AND MY WHEEL BROKE OFF LEAVING JUST THE CENTER BOLTED TO THE CAR. THE TIRE WAS NOT DAM...
Nov 18, 2004SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGSI WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT TODAY AND THE BRAKES NOT WORKING HAD A LOT TO DO WITH IT. AS I NOTICED A CA...
Nov 9, 2004SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICI OWN A 2002 NISSAN ALTIMA THAT HAS JUST 37000 MILES ON IT. IN THE PAST 2-3 WEEKS I NOTICED BRAKE N...
Oct 10, 2004SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAT APPROX. 36,400 MILES ABS WARNING LIGHT WENT ON. II TOOK THE CAR TO A LOCAL DEALER FOR INSPECTION ...
Aug 17, 2004PARKING BRAKEWHEN BRAKING BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALERSHIP REP...
Nov 7, 2003SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED. ALSO, THE INSTRUMENTAL P...
Oct 9, 2003SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICI HAVE HAD REOCCURING BRAKING PROBLEMS WITH MY 02 NISSAN XTERRA FOR THE PAST YEAR. THE BRAKES DO NO...
Aug 19, 2003SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE REACHED A SPEED OF 60 MPH A WHISTLING NOISE COULD BE HEARD FR...
Jun 28, 2003SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICI HAVE A 2002 NISSAN SENTRA. I WAS GOING ABOUT 25 MPH ON A HWY. RAMP,IT WAS WET OUT, AND THE RAMP CU...
Jul 29, 2002PARKING BRAKEMY EMERGENCY BRAKE HAS BEEN ALMOST NON-EXISTENT SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. MY DRIVEWAY IS A STEEP HILL ...

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