1991 NISSAN SENTRA

2 recalls, 77 complaints - 39 TSBs

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

Consequence

THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SUR... Read more

2,730,462 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

SEAT BELTS

Defect Description

IMPROPER BELT GUIDE PERFORMANCE CAN CAUSE FRAYING OF THE SHOULDER SAFETY BELTS NEAR THE RETRACTOR.

Consequence

THE FRAYING OF THE SHOULDER SAFETY BELT WEBBING CAN CAUSEIMPROPER RETRACTION OF THE BELT, WHICH WOULD LEAD TO INADEQUATE PROTECTION OFSEAT OCCUPANT DURING A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT, AND COULD RESULT IN INCREASEDRISK OF INJURY.

Remedy

MODIFY THE SAFETY BELT GUIDES TO PREVENT FRAYING; AND OR REPLACE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IF FRAYING IS PRESENT.

165,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

77 total complaints 10 crashes 11 fires 8 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY	7
SEAT BELTS	7
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	6
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM	5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD	4
SUSPENSION:FRONT	2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER	2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP	2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	2
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR	2

Incident date: Dec 1, 2007

FUEL SYSTEM HOSES MAY FAIL UNEXPECTEDLY, LEADING TO LIQUID FUEL (GASOLINE) LEAKAGE, AND FIRE HAZARD. *TR

Incident date: Aug 25, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION, THE TRANSMISSION BECAME STUCK. THE CLUTCH APPEARED LOOSE AND THE GEARS WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CLUTCH WAS FAULTY.

Incident date: Aug 5, 2006

A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS CAUSED AN ENGINE FIRE IN MY 1991 SENTRA. QUICK ACTION I WAS ABLE TO SAVE THE CAR FROM AN ENTIRE LOSS WHICH CLEARLY POINTS TO WHERE THE FIRE STARTED. NISSAN DIDN'T WANT TO EVEN LOOK AT UNLESS THEY CHARGED ME 89 DOLLARS FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THEY COULD AN... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Mar 29, 2005

1.)ON 11/20/2004, I "RICARDO GUERRERO" DROVE MY CAR (1991 NISSAN SENTRA SE-R) TO THE AUTO REPAIR SHOP KHOA AUTO SERVICE, TO REPLACE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS AND TURN THE ROTORS. I ALSO REQUESTED THE "FRONT RIGHT" ROTOR TO BE REPLACED. WHEN I RECEIVED MY CAR I FELT THE BRAKE PEDAL SLIGHTY DIFFEREN... Read more

Incident date: Mar 29, 2005

Incident date: Aug 28, 2000

BAD PRODUCT(PRIMER AND PAINT ) FOR THE WHOLE BODY OF THE VEHICLE THIS CAR HAS BEEN PAINTED NUMEROUS TIMES (SOME PARTS"FENDERS,TRUNK HAVE BEEN PAINTED THREE DIFFERENT TIMES)!! THE CAR WAS PAINTED ALL TIMES EXCEPT FOR THIS LAST TIME WHICH WAS OUT OF POCKET FOR $500.00.(HOOD AND BOTTOM OF TRUNK LID WAS... Read more

Incident date: Mar 15, 2002

DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SHOULDER BELTS WILL NOT LOCK UP, LAP BELT WORKS AS IT SHOULD. BOTH SEATBELTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY DEALER, DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK *YH

Incident date: Nov 1, 1999

CONSUMER STATES AS HE WAS GETTING INTO THE DRIVER'S SEAT, HIS LEFT ACHILLES TENDON STRUCK THE LEVER UNDER THE SEAT THAT CONTROLS THE MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT FROM FRONT TO BACK, CONSUMERS MOBILITY WAS HAMPERED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS, CONSUMER FEELS THE LEVER SHOULD HAVE BEEN PLACED ON THE SIDE OF THE SEAT O... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Feb 3, 2001

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Incident date: Aug 8, 2000

RESTRAINT SYSTEM ANALYSIS WAS PERFORMED BY CHP-CENTRAL DIVISION MAIT. THE ANALYSIS INDICATED THAT THE RESTRAINT FAILED AT THE LATCH PLATE CONNECTION TO THE MOTORIZED GUIDE PLATE. THIS REPORT IS BEING FILED FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER BY THE CHP PER OUR DEPARTMENTAL POLICY.*AK

Crash 1 deaths

Incident date: Aug 18, 2000

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A STRONG SMELL AND SMOKE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. SHE THEN PULLED OVER, AND THE SMOKE ERRUPTED INTO FLAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. FIRE DEPARTMENT HAS ADVISED CONSUMER THAT FIRE WAS FUEL RELATED. *AK

Fire

WHILE DRIVING WIRING WITHIN THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM CAUSED A QUARTER OF FUEL TO LEAK INTO ENGINE PISTON AND ENTIRE EXHAUST SYSTEM, EVENTUALLY CAUSING THE ENGINE GASKETS TO BLOW. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Incident date: Jun 15, 1991

ONGOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH BRAKES FAILURE DUE TO ABS BY-PASS COMING ON. BRAKES HAD TO BE PUMPED TO GET VEHICLE TO STOP PROPERLY. THIS HAS RERSULTED IN TWO ACCIDENTS, BUT NO INJURIES. ALSO BRAKE PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED EVERY SIX MONTHS. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING W... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jun 15, 1991

Crash

POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL SHORT IN WIRES CAUSING DRIVER'S SIDE LOCKS, TRUCK LOCKS, HEATER FAN, DASH AND OVERHEAD LIGHTS TO FAIL. NLM

Incident date: Feb 1, 1994

TRANSMISSION SLIPPING DUE TO DEFECTIVE/WORN INNER "D" RING ON CLUTCH PISTON WHICH IS MENTIONED IN THE 04-72 SERVICE BULLETIN. MJS

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. NLM

MY TRANSMISSION PERIODICALLY HANGS UP IN SECOND GEAR. ALSO, IT WILL PERIODICALLY HANG UP IN PASSING GEAR. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS MORE IN WARM WEATHER THAN IN COLD. IF IT HANGS UP, I MUST COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND REACCELERATE TO GO THROUGH THE GEARS. IF THIS DOES NOT WORK, I MUST LET THE CAR COOL... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 1999

THIS PROBLEM IS DANGEROUS (AND RECALL-WORTHY) BECAUSE IT LEAVES THE CAR WITHOUT POWER, SUDDENLY, AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON SEVERAL WEBSITES SUCH AS: HTTP://WWW.SE-R-LIST.ORG/FIFTH.GEAR.PHTML. THANK YOU.

Incident date: Jul 12, 1999

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE FRONT HOOD. DRIVER PULLED VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND BURNED. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE VEHCLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK

Fire

I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL 1991 NISSAN SENTRA'S WITH METALLIC GREY PAINT DELAMINATING. HOOD AND TRUNK ARE MOST COMMON AREAS. HAVE SEEN 4 , 1991 CARS CARS WITH SAME PROBLEM.

VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH RETREADED TIRE. WHILE DRIVING REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE TOP TREAD POPPED OFF THE TIRE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Incident date: Feb 12, 1998

VEHICLE IN FOR CHECK UP. SEAT BELTS WERE CHANGED. TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY INTO GEAR. *AK

Incident date: Feb 12, 1998

VEHICLE IN FOR CHECK UP. SEAT BELTS WERE CHANGED. TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY INTO GEAR. *AK

Incident date: Oct 9, 1998

RUBBER FUEL LINE FAILURE BETWEEN STAINLESS LINE COMING FROM FUEL TANK TO FUEL RAIL. CONTACT JOHN AT SUPERIOR INVESTIGATIONS FOR MORE INFORMATION. 727-848-3923

Fire

Incident date: Oct 9, 1998

RUBBER FUEL LINE FAILURE BETWEEN STAINLESS LINE COMING FROM FUEL TANK TO FUEL RAIL. CONTACT JOHN AT SUPERIOR INVESTIGATIONS FOR MORE INFORMATION. 727-848-3923

Fire

Incident date: Oct 26, 1998

THERE SEEMS TO BE A DEFAULT IN THE WIRING HARNESS. THIS CAUSED AN ELECTRICL FIRE THAT BURNED THROUGH A FUEL LINE COMING FROM THE CARBURATOR. A LOT OF DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE AREA AROUND THE HARNESS AND IT WAS ONLY GOOD LUCK THAT KEPT THE FIRE FROM CAUSING A COMPLETE BURN DOWN. ARE THERE ANY OTHER R... Read more

Fire

Incident date: May 1, 1997

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM NOT PERFORMING WELL, CAUSING HESITATION.

Incident date: Sep 6, 1996

ALTERNATOR FAILED.

Incident date: Jun 1, 1997

FUEL PUMP FAILED, CAUSING HESITATION WHILE DRIVING AND SHIFTING.

Incident date: Jun 1, 1997

FUEL INJECTORS FAILED CAUSING HESITATION IN TRANSMISSION .

VEHICLE'S PAINT IS FADING.

Incident date: Aug 1, 1997

RIGHT FRONT POWER WINDOW FAILED TO OPEN. *AK

Incident date: May 1, 1997

TRANSMISSION CHUGGS IN 1ST AND 2ND GEARS.

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Fire

Incident date: Jun 9, 1997

SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY DID NOT RETRACT UPON COLLISION. DRIVER HIT STEERING AND PASSENGER'S SEAT COLLAPSED. *AK THE SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD THE PASSENGER IN SEAT COMPLETELY DURING THE COLLISION. *YH

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Jun 9, 1997

SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY DID NOT RETRACT UPON COLLISION. DRIVER HIT STEERING AND PASSENGER'S SEAT COLLAPSED. *AK THE SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD THE PASSENGER IN SEAT COMPLETELY DURING THE COLLISION. *YH

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Apr 1, 1997

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Incident date: Dec 1, 1995

WHEN IN 5TH GEAR AND AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, VEHICLE POPS ITSELF OUT OF GEAR. *AK

Incident date: Jun 30, 1997

CONSUMER PARKED THE VEHICLE IN THE PARKING LOT AND WENT INTO THE STORE, WHEN SHE CAME OUT SHE SAW SMOKE COMING FROM VEHICLE. CONSUMER STATED THAT SOMEONE CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THEY CAME. THE FLAMES WERE SMALL, THEN IT BURST INTO A BIGGER BLAZE. FIREMAN TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT IT LOOKED L... Read more

Fire

TRANSMISSION SLIPS BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD GEARS, ALSO REMAINS IN NEUTRAL AFTER SHIFT LEVER IS SHIFTED TO DRIVE GEAR.

Incident date: Dec 25, 1996

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, THINKS THAT IT CAME FROM THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. DEALER SAID THAT TEY WILL INVESTIGATE THE VEHICLE BUT HAVE NOT DONE SO YET. *AK

Fire

Incident date: Oct 18, 1996

WHILE TURNING ON IGNITION SWITCH, OWNER SMELLED STRONG ODOR, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERHOOD, TURNED OFF IGNITION, CHECKED UNDERHOOD, FLAMES SHOT OUT FROM RADIO NOISE CONDENSOR. *AK

Fire

Incident date: Oct 19, 1996

FAILURE ON THE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER, THE BRAKE CALIPER IS WEARING TOO OFTEN AND THE FRONT CALIPER LOCKS UP WHEN DRIVING, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Crash

Incident date: Jul 1, 1996

MOTORIZED SEAT BELTS WILL NOT RELEASE. *SD

Incident date: Feb 21, 1996

UPON IMPACT DURING FRONTAL CRASH, AT APPROX. 35MPH, 12:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, SHOULDER/LAP BELT FAILED TO RETRACT, HIT STEERING COLUMN/WINDSHIELD. *AK

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Sep 13, 1994

SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT AND BUZZER KEEPS GOING ON. *AK

CONSUMER HAD MINOR ACCIDENT AND SEAT BELT BROKE OFF AND ONE PERSON IN VEHICLE WAS INJURED, SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD. *AK

Crash

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EPA Fuel Economy, 1991 NISSAN SENTRA

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	24.0	30.0	26.0	Regular	$2,350
1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	23.0	33.0	27.0	Regular	$2,300
1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	25.0	33.0	28.0	Regular	$2,200
1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	25.0	35.0	29.0	Regular	$2,100
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	20.0	27.0	23.0	Regular	$2,650
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	21.0	29.0	24.0	Regular	$2,550
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	21.0	29.0	24.0	Regular	$2,550

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 NISSAN SENTRA

39 manufacturer communications from 28 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	6
200000 WHEELS	4
010000 STEERING	4
020000 SUSPENSION	4
350000 EQUIPMENT	3
160000 STRUCTURE	2
030000 BRAKES (PWS)	2
130000 VISIBILITY	2

010000 STEERING

DIAGNOSIS 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 this bulletin.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V battery testing. These recommendations ar

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid the risk of death or severe personal

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

RADIO INTERMITTENTLY REBOOTS DURING AUDIO PLAYBACK VIA BLUETOOTH CONNECTED IPHONE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

130000 VISIBILITY

WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

160000 STRUCTURE

REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

130000 VISIBILITY

REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

160000 STRUCTURE

WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

010000 STEERING

DIAGNOSIS 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 this bulletin.

200000 WHEELS

WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

020000 SUSPENSION

STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

020000 SUSPENSION

STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Expiration Notification a?? Fuel Pump Dealer Announcement ***** Campaign Summary***** In 1993, Nissan launched a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 1991-1993 Model Year Nissan Sentra (B13) and 1993 Altima (U13) vehicles to inspect a

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN SENTRA (B13) AND ALTIMA (U13) FUEL PUMPS Service Campaign ID # 93-U3005 is no longer active. i?? Repair orders opened after this bulletina??s published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Cam

350000 EQUIPMENT

SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF

140000 AIR BAGS

350000 EQUIPMENT

Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Genuin

200000 WHEELS

010000 STEERING

If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. - The ProCut P

200000 WHEELS

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into

200000 WHEELS

020000 SUSPENSION

010000 STEERING

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

NISSAN: LOCK/UNLOCK REQUEST BUTTON ON OUTSIDE HANDLE DOES NOT RESPOND. *JS

020000 SUSPENSION

SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock absorber that has slight oil seepage, a condition wh

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

NISSAN: VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT. WHEN REPLACING THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE FOR REASON: USE THE ONE LISTED ON PAGE 2; FOR VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE SECTION OF THE ELECTRONIC SERVICE

111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

NISSAN ESSENTIAL TOOL DRIVE PLATE INSTALLER. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

A REVISED SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR THE ENGINE FRONT COVER / TIMING CHAIN HAS BEEN ADOPTED FOR THE GA16DE. *YC

072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

RECALL INVOLVES REPLACING THE FUEL PUMP IN THE GAS TANK FOR SOME 1991-1993 NISSAN SENTRAS. IF THE FUEL PUMP IS NOT REPLACED IT COULD CAUSE THE CAR TO STALL AND NOT RESTART. *SD

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

1991-94 SENTRA GA16DE SPARK KNOCK. *TW

071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

FUEL GUAGE INACCURATE. *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations, NISSAN SENTRA

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP, Closed , Model Year: 2007

Scope of Recalls 08V311 and 09V431

Nissan conducted safety recalls 08V-311 and 09V-431 to remedy leaking master cylinders on certain MY 2007 and 2008 Nissan Sentra vehicles.The recall populations were determined based on production changes to the master cylinder which were fully implemented into production on April 18, 2008.NHTSA uti... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2013

Excessive Brake Pedal Travel

On May 20, 2014, ODI opened PE14-014 based on eight complaints alleging incidents of excessive brake pedal travel in model year (MY) 2013 through 2014 Nissan Sentra, Versa Sedan and Versa Note passenger cars (Figure 1) and information in Early Warning Reporting field reports indicating issues with m... aster cylinder internal seals.In response to an information request letter sent by ODI, Nissan identified a condition with the master cylinder in early production subject vehicles that could result in a slow internal leak past one of the recuperating seals to the brake reservoir when the brake pedal is depressed very slowly or lightly (Figure 2).The subject vehicles are equipped with fixed seal master cylinders supplied by TRW.To address concerns with water hammer noise with the standard seal design, the master cylinders in the early production subject vehicles used AWH (anti-water hammer) seals.The AWH seals are sensitive to contamination from assembly plant cleanliness issues, which can produce the internal leak condition during slow or light brake applies but perform as designed with normal or emergency brake applications.TRW indicated that the risk of contamination interacting with the subject seals is greatest after the evacuation and pressure fill process used to fill the brake system during the manufacturing process (early life issue).TRW developed a new master cylinder seal design (EVO seal) that addresses the noise concern and eliminates the internal leak concern associated with contamination by providing a secondary seal (Figure 3).Nissan implemented the new master cylinder design in vehicle production on September 23, 2013.ODI's analysis shows that the master cylinder warranty claim rate is much higher in vehicles produced before the change (Figure 4).Statistical analysis showed that the condition is an early-life problem with relatively low failure rates projected through 100,000 miles and approximately 58 percent of the failures projected to occur by that mileage have already occurred (Table 1).Warranty claims are highest (78% of claims) in vehicles with less than 10,000 miles (Figure 5) and 50 percent of claims involved vehicles with less than 90 days in service (Figure 6).ODI evaluated 22 crash claims that included allegations of master cylinder failure, sinking brake pedal or pedal to the floor (Table 2).The analysis identified only three crashes in which a brake performance issue related to the master cylinder was duplicated by post-incident inspection, including one with a different problem than the seal leak issue (a broken plunger).The two crash complaints related to a possible master cylinder concern involved 1 vehicle with the AWH seal and 1 with the EVO seal.Both were minor crashes.The remaining crashes do not appear to be related to any issues with the master cylinder or other brake system fault.In the 4 crashes with Event Data Recorderinformation available, the data indicated that the brakes were applied too late to avoid the collisions.These include 2 crashes with less than a half second of braking before impact and 2 in which brake applications lasting 1.0 to 2.5 seconds resulted in high decelerations consistent with fully functioning brake systems, but too late to avoid the collision.Overall, the rates of crashes adjusted for vehicle exposure (total vehicle years in service) do not show any correlation to the high warranty rates associated with the AWH seal leak concern (Table 3 & Figure 7).Given these circumstances, further use of the agency resources in this matter does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed. The closing oRead more

SQ, Open , Model Year: 1994

CORRISION FATIGUE OF FRONT COIL SPRINGS

NISSAN IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL IN CANADA OF 11,100 1994 THROUGH 1996 SENTRA 2 DOOR MODELS IN WHICH THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS ARE FRACTURING FROM CORROSION FATIGUE.NISSAN REPORTED THAT THE FAILURES OCCUR FROM A LOSS OF THE PROTECTIVE PAINT COATING ON THE SPRINGS AND EXPOSURE TO HEAVY ROAD SALT.COR... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1991

STALLING

There is no summary currently available

DP, Closed , Model Year: 1982

STALLING PROBLEMS

NISSAN SENTRA - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the NISSAN SENTRA across all model years (1982, 2026).

149 Total Recalls

8,329 Total Complaints

5 Investigations

851 Reported Crashes

196 Reported Fires

22 Reported Deaths

NISSAN SENTRA - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	1	23	View
2025	4	46	View
2024	3	62	View
2023	1	34	View
2022	2	142	View
2021	3	216	View
2020	4	320	View
2019	2	360	View
2018	2	287	View
2017	3	341	View
2016	6	407	View
2015	3	501	View
2014	5	526	View
2013	6	871	View
2012	0	260	View
2011	2	201	View
2010	3	212	View
2009	1	81	View
2008	3	233	View
2007	1	215	View
2006	6	155	View
2005	6	224	View
2004	5	235	View
2003	10	240	View
2002	14	388	View
2001	8	309	View
2000	7	236	View
1999	3	74	View
1998	5	76	View
1997	7	138	View
1996	7	177	View
1995	7	158	View
1994	0	130	View
1993	0	89	View
1992	0	81	View
1991 (current)	2	77
1990	2	45	View
1989	1	49	View
1988	1	40	View
1987	1	46	View
1986	0	9	View
1985	0	6	View
1984	0	4	View
1983	1	1	View
1982	1	1	View

Other NISSAN Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
LEAF	526	1,374	View
ROGUE	457	9,808	View
PATHFINDER	267	10,167	View
VERSA	224	4,473	View
FRONTIER	219	4,441	View
TITAN	208	4,415	View
ALTIMA	183	20,085	View
MAXIMA	173	8,847	View

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1991 NISSAN SENTRA

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Top Reported Components

EPA Fuel Economy, 1991 NISSAN SENTRA

Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 NISSAN SENTRA

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, NISSAN SENTRA

NISSAN SENTRA - All Years Overview

NISSAN SENTRA - Year by Year

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