2001 Nissan Sentra service brakes, hydraulic problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2001 Nissan Sentra — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle with just over 30000 miles has severe braking system problems, requiring signficant and costly repairs. Appears to be common with 2001 sentra.*ak”
filed Aug 2, 2004
“My engine failed again while driving 70 mphs on the freeway, the very day after the car had been repaired for yet another defect sensor. It was a miracle I did not crash and kill anyone including myself. Each and every time I have taken the car in, I have requested it be checked for a short in the…”
filed Apr 22, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Sentra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sentra | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 Sentra | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 Sentra | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Sentra | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Sentra | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 Sentra | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Sentra | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 Sentra | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 Sentra | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 Sentra | 5 | 4% |
| 2009 Sentra | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 Sentra | 13 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Nissan Sentra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.