My starter in my 1997 nissan sentra is always messing up!! I have had to replace it four times within one year. I thought it was the battery, so I even replaced that. But at the end, it is always the starter that fails. I put the key in, turn it to start, and the car just hisses. This is the fourth time this has happened. I am severly convinced that there is somewort of starter/electrical defect that no one (nissan authorities) have reported. Even my mechanic thinks it's odd that he has had to replace it 4 times. I put 20 failures because it been around 20 times when it would not start, then it would, id get it towed, and get a new starter eventually.
1997 Nissan Sentra electrical problems
10 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Ignition3
- Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
- Starter assembly1
- Ignition: module1
- Horn1
- Alternator/generator/regulator1
At what mileage
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Nissan Sentra electrical problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1997 Nissan Sentra owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving electrical system failed, causing vehicle to stall .
The wiring under the window controls in the driver door started to smolder and burst into flames within seconds. Part of the plastic door panel melted. It took two watering cans of water to put out the fire. Nissan has refused to take any responsibility, but I see on your website that a similar complaint was filed today. It might be worthwhile to check into this.
Continual brake failure, door lock malfunction, defogger, visibility windshield wipers, engine related issues, tires, gas tank.
Vehicle owner was driving at 55 MPH on highway when car completely died without warning. No indications of problem in 4 yrs of ownership.
Consumer was driving at 55 MPH and on a 4- way highway when vehicle suddenly died, completely stopped without no prior warning . Only reason consumer was able to pull over safely was because consumer had just got into the right hand lane. Dealer repaired the r&r distributor assembly.
Bought vehicle a few weeks ago & horn would continue to blow. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic was suppose to have repaired it. Picked vehicle up and problem reappeared after hitting a crack or bump. Took back to dealership at least 4 other times and horn problem was not resolved. Dealership was refusing to repair it again. Owner removed fuse & it now has to go through inspection.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
Brake light fuse goes out which makes the brake lights inoperative and may cause accident. Been to dealer many times, cannot resolve problem. Please provide further information.
Windows would not close.
Questions about the 1997 Nissan Sentra electrical
Does the 1997 Nissan Sentra have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the electrical of the 1997 Nissan Sentra, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Nissan Sentra electrical problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Nissan Sentra electrical?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Nissan Sentra have the most electrical problems?
The Nissan Sentra model years with the most electrical complaints are 2019 (65 complaints), 2002 (54 complaints) and 2010 (50 complaints).
Other 1997 Nissan Sentra problems
Airbags 33Visibility 24Brakes 15Acceleration 9Engine 7Tires 5Lights 4Steering 4Body 3Fuel system 3Seat belts 3Suspension 3Seats 2Locks 1Transmission 1
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