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2002 Nissan Sentra Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Nissan Sentra has 9 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-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

9

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 18, 2007STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWHILE DRIVING THE WILL STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING OR MY SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON AND MY C...
Mar 17, 2006STEERINGSTEERING IS STIFF WHEN TURNING ESPECIALLY IN COLD WEATHER. TOOK TO WINDSOR, CANADA DEALERSHIP AND W...
Dec 10, 2005STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITYNISSAN SENTRA 2002 WITH LESS THEN 28000 ML HAS LEAKING ENGINE HEAD GASKET AND RADIATOR AND BROKEN ST...
Aug 5, 2005STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITYDT*: THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND JUMPED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE VEHIC...
Nov 18, 2004STEERINGTHE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY ON OUR 2002 NISSAN SENTRA SE-R WAS REPLACED BY HALL NISSA...
Nov 18, 2004STEERINGTHE STEERING WHEEL MOVE BACK AND FORTH WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOU...
Nov 3, 2002STEERINGVEHICLE WAS CUT OFF WHILE AT 60 MPH. DRIVER HAD TO PANIC STOP TO AVOID ACCIDENT. ENGINE STALLED. ...
Oct 1, 2002STEERINGSTEERING COLUMN BLASTING COLD AIR DOWN TO THE BRAKE. *AK
Jun 14, 2002STEERING,WHEELSCONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND HIT A DITCH PASSENGER'S FRONT RIM WAS CRACKED AND BENT.&AK

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