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2002 Nissan Sentra Reliability Rating
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Engine
Occasional problems on the 1.8L engine are failure of the Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor and Engine Control Module (ECM) .Failure of the MAF Sensor may cause a drivability problem, and may cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate. Failure of the ECM may cause an engine stall or no start as well as illumination of the Check Engine Light. The warranty on the Engine Control Module is 8 years or 80,000 miles for federal emission vehicles, and 7 years/70,000 miles for California emission vehicles. The cost to replace the MAF sensor is $488.19 for parts and $19.50 for labor. The cost to replace the Engine Control Module is $602.89 for parts and $39.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Accessories
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Overall
5 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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