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1997 Nissan Sentra Suspension Problems

6 owner-reported suspension complaints from NHTSA data

6
Complaints
Jan 2005Dec 2010
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (6)

criticalSUSPENSION
Filed: Jul 2007

While driving on the freeway at 65 mph, your car began swaying violently side to side, nearly causing you to lose control. The rear suspension control arms have failed and need to be replaced by a mechanic at a cost of over $800. This is a serious safety issue that could cause an accident.

NHTSA #: 10195525
highSUSPENSION
Filed: Dec 2010

Your front and rear suspension system has failed multiple times, along with problems in your hub and steering components. The dealership refused to help with repairs, so the issues remain unaddressed. This likely involves replacing worn suspension components and steering linkage parts.

NHTSA #: 10371073
highSUSPENSION
Filed: Mar 2007

Your car wobbles when traveling at highway speeds (65-70 mph), especially when hitting small road obstacles. The dealership replaced all the struts, but the wobbling continued. Nissan later told you they would charge you for further repairs to diagnose and fix the problem.

NHTSA #: 10185000
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Jan 2005

SUSPENSION CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWAY VIOLENTLY WHEN GOING 50MPH. I TOOK MY SUV INTO THE SHOP AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY VEHICLE. THEN I TOOK MY VEHICLE INTO ANOTHER SHOP AND THEY FOUND THE PROBLEM. THEN THEY CALLED NISSAN AND WAS TOLD THAT I HAD TO REPLACE THE LONG AND SHORT ROCKER ARMS FOR MY REAR SUSPENSION AND THAT WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THAT THIS PROBLEM IS PRETTY DRASTIC CONSIDERING I HAVE ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF MY TRUCK ON HIGHWAY ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. I CHECKED FOR A RECALL MY MY VEHICLE AND DIDN'T HAVE ANY LUCK. BUT DID FIND A REPORT OF THE SAME INCIDENT. APPLICATION EQ-8007455-YN.PDF. *AK

NHTSA #: 10107972
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Feb 2002

WHILE DRIVING CAR PULLS VERY HARD TO THE RIGHT, AND UPON CHANGING TIRES IT PULLS VERY HARD TO THE LEFT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION, AND VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. *AK

NHTSA #: 8003997
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Jul 1998

LEFT AND RIGHT STRUTS CAUSED EXCESSIVE WEAR ON BOTH FRONT TIRES.

NHTSA #: 538263

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