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C0949: C0949: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Malfunction

on 2014 Nissan SENTRA

Fix Cost
$200 - $1000
Parts & Labor
Difficulty
4/5
1-2 hours
DIY Possible?
❌ No
Pro recommended
Your Vehicle
2014 Nissan
SENTRA
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📖 What Does C0949 Mean on 2014 Nissan SENTRA?

The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system has detected a malfunction, which can cause the vehicle to lose traction or stability, increasing the risk of an accident.
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Symptoms

  • • Vibration
  • • loss of traction
  • • sudden loss of power
  • • or the vehicle pulling to one side.
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Common Causes

  • • Faulty ESC sensor
  • • faulty wheel speed sensor
  • • faulty yaw rate sensor
  • • faulty steering angle sensor
  • • or a malfunctioning ESC control module.
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How to Fix C0949 on 2014 Nissan SENTRA

1. Check and clear any trouble codes. 2. Inspect and clean all sensors. 3. Replace faulty sensors. 4. Update ESC software. 5. Replace the ESC control module if necessary.

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Parts for 2014 Nissan SENTRA

ESC sensor Shop ↗ wheel speed sensor Shop ↗ yaw rate sensor Shop ↗ steering angle sensor Shop ↗ ESC control module Shop ↗

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Related Diagnostic Codes

Other codes that may appear with C0949

C0947 Sequential Code

C0947: Suspension Damper or Shock Absorber Fault

Medium
C0948 Sequential Code

C0948: Steering Column Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction

Medium
C0950 Sequential Code

C0950: Traction Control System Malfunction

Medium
C0951 Sequential Code

C0951: Wheel Speed Sensor Malfunction

Medium

💡 Why These Codes Are Related:

  • • Similar Issues: Same root cause or component failure
  • • Related Problems: Often occur together due to system interactions
  • • Sequential Codes: Progressive failure stages or multiple sensors
  • • Same System: Components within the same automotive system