2001 Nissan Sentra Wheels Problems

“11/28/2002 aboard camp pendleton driving approx. 25mph, right front oem alloy rim blew off uniformatively 1 inch outward from center of rim, lower suspension ball joint came apart, vehicle smashed down in road. (I have a video tape of accident to show my car fell in the road, with no outside force causing accident like manufacture claims)”

“Dt: the contact owns 2001 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while parallel parking she hit a curb and dented the wheel. The consumer replaced the wheel at her own cost of $27.86. The service dealer did not state why the wheel was dented. The consumer tried to contact the manufacturer once, but did not get any response. All four wheels had been previously replaced by Nissan because of a defect in the original wheels on the vehicle. The consumer stated the metal used in the wheels are of a poor quality. Updated 11/29/05.”

“3 of 7 recall notices related to engine sesnors others related to wheel replacement;and front suspension bolts engine light eluminated prior to 3rd engine sensor recall notice; diagnostic done; 3 weeks klater engine sputtered, stopped and smoked while driving on a highway at speed limit, near collission; 2001 Nissan Sentra towed to dealer; $485.00 engine coil assembly maintenenace done; 2 miles off lot engine light on again; Nissan wants to charge for additional repairs needed because they say the engine repairs are not connected to the engine sensor recall notices. …”

“Nissan Sentra 2001 se. Motor stopped on freeway at once, failure was crank sensor. Cost me 500 parts tow and labor, no dealer around or open. New sensor failing now I think, service engine soon light on again. Ecm problems , also front rim broke and caused the car to go in ditch, needs body repair now. Bad vibration in steering. Have tried to get this car fixed at dealer no luck also tried Nissan consumer aff. They also had no luck getting car in for safety fixes. They don't have parts and never return my calls.”

“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. …”