1994 Nissan SENTRA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
63 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
180,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seat Belts is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 63 complaints (14.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 13 | 20.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 6.3% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 3.2% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 3.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 1.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 9 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 6 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 |
| Tires | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
Seat Belts: 9; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 6; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 6; Air Bags:Frontal: 4; Tires: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 3; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 4 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 4
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 58 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 23 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
1995: 23; 1996: 8; 2000: 5; 2001: 9; 2002: 4; 2003: 4; 2004: 2; 2005: 2; 2006: 2; 2008: 1; 2011: 1; 2017: 1; 2022: 1
Pattern summary
Seat Belts leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 13 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10061540 · 2004-03-05 (March 5, 2004)
CONSUMER WAS SLOWLY PULLING UP TO A TRAFFIC LIGHT. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKES VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL, AND COLLIDED WITH THE REAR END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER SUSTAINED CHEST, LEG, AND NECK INJURIES. ALSO, AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILED TO WORK. POLICE ARRIVED AND CITED THE CONSUMER.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 180,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10061540 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11485137 · 2022-09-19 (September 19, 2022)
Replcement nota installed into the housing into the tire hud system mechenismo. These are not tires are not the correcto sizes ay 13" size rims by Nissan. 1996 Nissan Skyline. Also, need a hydrolic swith systematic mechenismo is not intalled into housing of the brakes with mames the tires work harder into shipping at 2000 feet... Nissan rims shoud be 16" rim(s) by Nissan Skyline 96. 44624 serria hey Lancaster ca 93534 6617294155
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11485137 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10165001 · 2006-08-09 (August 9, 2006)
1994 NISSAN SENTRA SE WITH 1.6L ENGINE HAS HAD MULTIPLE ALTERNATORS REPLACED AT NISSAN DEALER AND INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SHOPS. ALTERNATORS LAST FROM 3 MONTHS - 2 YEARS BEFORE REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. NO WARNING LIGHTS ON DASH ALTHOUGH THE DASH BULBS ARE GOOD, VEHICLE SIMPLY RUNS ON BATTERY UNTIL IT DIES. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10165001 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10381533 · 2011-02-11 (February 11, 2011)
ALTERNATOR PLACED TWICE, NO DASH BOARD LIGHTS, NO RADIO, POWER LOCKS DO NOT WORK, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS FAILED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10381533 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8001853 · 2002-01-09 (January 9, 2002)
CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT BELTS HAVE BROKEN ONCE BEFORE, AFTER BEING REPLACED THE SEAT BELT DID NOT DO PERFORM CORRECTLY WHEN CONSUMER WAS INVOLED IN A 20-30 MPH ACCIDENT. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THEY WERE NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK THE VEHICLE STALLS FOR NO APARENT REASON, ALSO THE WINDOW SOMTIMES DOES NOT ROLL ALL THE WAY UP. *YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8001853 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 975562 · 1995-11-28 (November 28, 1995)
IN WET WEATHER THE BRAKE AND STEERING GOES OUT AND FEELS LIKE THE CAR IS STALLING . TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 975562 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 881957 · 2001-03-02 (March 2, 2001)
POWER STEERIMG PUMP HAS A LEAK AND IT MAKES STEERING VERY DIFFICULT. *AK *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 881957 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8007128 · 2002-04-09 (April 9, 2002)
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING FROM VEHICLE, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO SLIP FROM TIME TO TIME. CONTACTED DEALER AND THEY WERE NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK *TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8007128 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10017438 · 2003-04-23 (April 23, 2003)
THE # 2 FUEL INJECTOR FAILED WHICH RESULTED IN A SEVERE ROUGH IDLE. THE TECHNICIAN INDICATED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM CAUSED BY A DEFECT IN THE ENGINE DESIGN. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10017438 at NHTSA ↗