2001 Nissan Sentra Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 236 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,656miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2001 Nissan Sentra, 3% of the 236 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,656 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Hello, I own a 2001 Nissan Sentra. I've had the car for about 3.5 years and during that time it's had at least 4-5 recalls. Most recently I took it in for the engine control module case holder recall in early march. This recall was to fix a problem that could result in the engine shutting off while driving. About two months later, I was on the road sitting at a red light, and all of the sudden the engine shut off. I though that maybe I had it in gear and I just released the clutch on accident, but it happened two more times on that trip. …”
NHTSA complaint #10075221, filed 2004-06, 56,200 miles“The steering wheel made noise. On one occasion the vehicle began to vibrate and shake while making a turn which resulted in the vehicle hitting a curb. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer on several occasion but they have not been able to locate or correct the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10017841, filed 2003-05, 17,500 miles“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“The contact owns a 2001 Nissan Sentra. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the contact heard a noise while steering the vehicle. Six months after it was purchased, she had to add power steering fluid to the vehicle. On june 18, 2007, the dealer diagnosed the failure and stated that no leak was found. On september 17, 2007, the dealer stated that there was a leak in the power steering rack and pinion. The dealer stated that the steering rack needed to be replaced and the front wheel aligned. The failure mileage was 24,312 and current mileage was 25,613. Updated 12/12/07”
NHTSA complaint #10203800, filed 2007-09, 24,312 miles“While traveling at 60 MPH applied brakes on a wet condition road lost control of steering and hit another vehicle. Dealer/manufaxcturer were not notified at this time. Provide any further information on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #891319, filed 2001-06Related service bulletins
- 10243708Sep 21, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10232652Feb 22, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
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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…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 6% |
| 2024 | 10 | 24% |
| 2023 | 4 | 20% |
| 2022 | 31 | 38% |
| 2021 | 40 | 30% |
| 2020 | 55 | 27% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 3% |
| 2017 | 14 | 6% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 | 9 | 2% |
| 2013 | 16 | 3% |
| 2012 | 9 | 5% |
| 2011 | 8 | 6% |
| 2010 | 9 | 6% |
| 2009 | 11 | 20% |
| 2008 | 15 | 9% |
| 2007 | 30 | 19% |
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2001 Nissan Sentra
93 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsTires
17 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsWheels
9 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology