2001 Nissan Sentra Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 10%of 236 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Nissan Sentra, 10% of the 236 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle with just over 30000 miles has severe braking system problems, requiring signficant and costly repairs. Appears to be common with 2001 Sentra.”
NHTSA complaint #10083188, filed 2004-08, 30,000 miles“I reported to service manager-zeek, sheehy Nissan annapolis, that the car has progressively gotten worse upon braking, to the point of jerking to a stop, and even sliding at low speeds below 40mph. No problem, they replaced front brake shoes, and turned rotors. I noticed lately that when I brake, I hear this dry sound coming from the right front wheel. I intend to report it along with the engine belt squeaking sounds this weekend.”
NHTSA complaint #757296, filed 2002-01“Multiple issues with 2001 Sentra. Steering has become progressively tighter. Dealer claims no problem. Crunching noise from shocks/struts when driving over speed bumps or when exiting driveway onto road (uneven pavement). Worse when cold. Dealer claims no problem. Brakes make scraping noise when applied. Worse when cold. Car has become very uncomfortable to drive - tight/difficult steering and noisy suspension. Drives like a 10 year old chevy instead of a 2 year old japanese car. I should have kept my honda!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10013575, filed 2003-03“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 wiring. Each time I was told no. I later learned thar meant if it didn't show up on the computer, then they wouldn't look for it specifically. Following the latest hazard, I got in Nissan's face. Nissan found a defect oxygen sensor this time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070680, filed 2004-01“I have had multiple ongoing problems with this vehicle. . I have had to bring it in four times for an inoperative horn. I would discover that horn was not working, I'd bring it in and it would function, then a couple of months would pass and again it would be inoperative. They finally replaced the harness, and it has been working for 2 straight months. This might not seem like a big deal, but it is a safety issue. I have brought it in twice for a broken ignition wire. The first time they were unable to locate the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10036710, filed 2003-08Related service bulletins
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- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 | 2 | 6% |
| 2024 | 6 | 15% |
| 2023 | 2 | 10% |
| 2022 | 4 | 5% |
| 2021 | 25 | 19% |
| 2020 | 25 | 12% |
| 2019 | 38 | 17% |
| 2018 | 40 | 22% |
| 2017 | 22 | 10% |
| 2016 | 21 | 8% |
| 2015 | 18 | 5% |
| 2014 | 35 | 9% |
| 2013 | 97 | 15% |
| 2012 | 7 | 4% |
| 2011 | 14 | 10% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 10 | 18% |
| 2008 | 21 | 13% |
| 2007 | 20 | 13% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 12 | 7% |
| 2004 | 10 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 4% |
| 2002 | 9 | 3% |
| 2001 | 24 | 10% |
| 2000 | 10 | 6% |
| 1999 | 7 | 12% |
| 1998 | 7 | 12% |
| 1997 | 15 | 14% |
| 1996 | 10 | 7% |
| 1995 | 25 | 21% |
| 1994 | 15 | 15% |
| 1993 | 9 | 16% |
| 1992 | 8 | 13% |
| 1991 | 7 | 11% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2001 Nissan Sentra
93 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsTires
17 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Nissan Sentra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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