Nissan Sentra Car Starter Repair at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(47)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(47)

Car Starter Repair Service

How much does a Car Starter Repair cost?

On average, the cost for a Nissan Sentra Car Starter Repair is $149 with $9 for parts and $140 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2009 Nissan SentraL4-2.0LService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$542.96Shop/Dealer Price$643.55 - $937.22
1996 Nissan SentraL4-1.6LService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$1395.99Shop/Dealer Price$1710.32 - $2649.20
2012 Nissan SentraL4-2.5LService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$671.13Shop/Dealer Price$804.27 - $1199.52
1994 Nissan SentraL4-2.0LService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$1725.08Shop/Dealer Price$2094.00 - $3193.23
2000 Nissan SentraL4-1.8LService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$595.61Shop/Dealer Price$711.35 - $1051.06
2000 Nissan SentraL4-2.0LService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$1395.99Shop/Dealer Price$1710.49 - $2649.49
2011 Nissan SentraL4-2.5LService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$671.13Shop/Dealer Price$804.29 - $1199.55
1991 Nissan SentraL4-1.6LService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$1395.99Shop/Dealer Price$1710.35 - $2649.24
Show example Nissan Sentra Car Starter Repair prices

What's a car starter motor and how does it work?

The starter motor is a powerful, compact electric motor that will turn a car’s engine over at about 200 RPM in order to start the engine. The starter is at the terminus of a circuit that includes the battery, the ignition switch, a neutral safety switch, relays and fuses.

When you turn the ignition key to start, or press the start button in some vehicles, the starter circuit is completed and the starter will run. Most starters have a small pinion gear that engages a larger ring gear on the flywheel when the starter is powered on. The pinion gear turns the engine flywheel at about 200 RPM. Since the flywheel is directly connected to the crankshaft, all engine components will then turn in sync and the engine starts.

Starter

When to replace the starter?

Starters are relatively durable but most will eventually fail in one or more of the following ways:

  • Intermittent operation of the starter. Starters can develop bad spots on the armature which will cause intermittent operation. This causes the starter to work sometimes and other times when you turn the key nothing happens.
  • Starter turns too slowly. Internal electrical and mechanical faults can cause the starter to draw too much current and in some cases the current drawn will exceed what the battery can supply. A consequence is the engine may not start as rapidly.
  • Unusual noises on starting. If you hear any type of grinding or other unusual noise while starting the engine, that should be investigated as the noise could reflect an internal starter failure or the noise could be due to pinion gear failure or flywheel ring gear damage.
  • Starter doesn’t function when turning the key. In some cases, the first symptom of a starter malfunction is a complete failure of the starter motor. This happens when you turn the ignition key to start the car, the starter motor does not function at all.

How do mechanics repair the starter?

  • If the starter is determined to be faulty, the battery must be disconnected prior to commencing any work. Once the battery is disconnected, the wiring to the starter is disconnected.
  • Starters are bolted to the engine block or the transmission case. Generally, there are two bolts. The procedure to access the starter varies across car models and can require removal, or lowering, of other vehicle components.
  • Once the starter is removed and a new starter is installed, the mounting bolts are tightened to the OEM factory torque specifications, the electrical connections are cleaned and re-attached to the starter and the starter is tested to confirm normal operation.

Is it safe to drive with a starter problem?

Once a vehicle engine is running, the starter is not in use. However, if you know that the starter is malfunctioning or working intermittently, you may be left stranded if you turn the engine off and the starter doesn’t function when restarting the engine. Should you know or suspect a problem with the starter, it is best to have the problem repaired to avoid being left stranded.

When replacing a faulty starter keep in mind:

  • Prior to replacing the starter, simple diagnostic tests should be performed to ensure that the problem is a faulty starter versus a weak battery, faulty neutral start switch, or other faulty electrical component in the starter motor circuit.
  • Starters draw large amounts of current from the battery, much more than any other electrically powered device in your car. This makes it important that the electrical connections to the battery are inspected, cleaned, and tightened as necessary. Cables to the starter should also be inspected for corrosion and replaced as needed.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Nissan mechanics

Real customer reviews from Nissan owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(47)

Rating Summary
46
0
0
0
1
46
0
0
0
1

Juan

10 years of experience
47 reviews
Juan
10 years of experience
Sentra 2001 - Starter - Benicia, CA
Organized professional does super clean job what I call a true Tradesmen

Keith

13 years of experience
394 reviews
Keith
13 years of experience
Sentra 2006 - Starter - Auburndale, FL
He was amazing! He did so well with helping my grandmother get her car fixed, and was so kind! Best technician ever! Great work and I will always book with Keith from now on!

Anthony

25 years of experience
96 reviews
Anthony
25 years of experience
Sentra 2006 - Starter - East Setauket, NY
Anthony is one of the best mechanics I had the opportunity to meet. He is courteous, professional and efficient. Anthony took the time to explain to me the problem and help me understand some of the issues that the car may need to address. I have already recommended your sight and Anthony to few of my friends.

Victor

0 years of experience
196 reviews
Victor
0 years of experience
Sentra 2006 - Starter - Rio Rancho, NM
Victor was there on time and got the job done with no problems. Can't ask for much more than that!

Excellent Rating

(47)

Rating Summary
46
0
0
0
1
46
0
0
0
1
Number of Nissan Sentra Car Starter Repair services completed
517+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Nissan MECHANICS
1600+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How to Replace a Crankshaft Position Sensor
The crankshaft position sensor, along with the camshaft sensor, helps the vehicle determine top dead center, among other engine management tasks.
P0771 OBD-II Trouble Code: Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
P0771 code means there is an detected problem within shift solenoid "E" often due too low/dirty transmission fluid or shorted wiring.
Insurance Requirements for Car Registration in South Dakota
All All drivers in South Dakota are required to prove financial responsibility in order to legally operate and register a vehicle. The most common way that drivers do this is to purchase an insurance policy; however, drivers may also deposit...

My engine light and wrench illuminated, rough idling, when stopped and gas pedal depressed it snatches in gear.

Hello. If the Check Engine Light has come on I would always start with a code check. I would use my scan tool to see what codes are in the system as that would give me a good indication of...

My car hums when I try to start it on cold mornings. Battery starter and alternator tested and all are fine. I need help please!

A car battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement) can appear to be 100% "charged" and still be essentially useless. The only way to determine the viability of a "used" battery is to perform a load test on the battery at a professional battery shop...

Temperature gauge does not work - 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis

You will need to test the computer to scan for data of the temperature sensor to see if the computer is reading the correct temperature as tested externally on the coolant sensor. If the sensor is not accurate then replace...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (844) 997-3624 · hi@yourmechanic.com