1995 Nissan SENTRA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
74 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
157,994 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags:Frontal is the most frequently named component, appearing in 16 of 74 complaints (21.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 15 | 20.3% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 5.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 4.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 2.7% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.4% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 16 |
| Air Bags | 9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages | 3 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 2 |
Air Bags:Frontal: 16; Air Bags: 9; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 8; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages: 3; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 2
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 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 3
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 68 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 | 18 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
1995: 18; 1996: 16; 2000: 11; 2001: 10; 2002: 6; 2003: 4; 2004: 3; 2005: 1; 2007: 1; 2008: 2; 2011: 1; 2018: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags:Frontal leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 15 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 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 484701 · 1995-08-05 (August 5, 1995)
BRAKES FAILED, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE PRIOR TO RECALL (95V-028). *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 484701 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 490484 · 1995-12-02 (December 2, 1995)
BRAKE PEDAL TOO CLOSE TO GAS PEDAL, CAUSING THEM TO BE DEPRESSED SIMULTANEOUSLY. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 490484 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 718720 · 2000-02-13 (February 13, 2000)
I DROVE HOME AND LOCKED MY CAR DOORS AND WENT INTO THE HOUSE. THE LIGHTS AND EVERYTHING WERE OFF IN THE CAR. THE NEXT MORNING I WALK TO MY AUTOMOBILE AND OPENED THEDOOR AND A HEAVY ODOR CAME FROM THE CAR...I LOOKED IN AND THE STEERING COLUMN AND WHEEL WAS FULLY MELTED. THE STEERING ROD AND PART OF THE STEERING WHEEL WAS THE ONLY THING RECOGNIZABLE IN THE CAR. THERE WAS A LARGE PUDDLE OF MELTED PLASTIC AND WIRING THAT BURNT THROUGH THE FLOOR MATS AND TO THE CARPET. PART OF THE DASHBOARD WAS ALSO MELTED DUE TO THE FIRE. I CALLED MY INSURAN…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 718720 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 746997 · 2001-06-18 (June 18, 2001)
INVOLVED IN FRONTAL COLLISION WITH VEHICLE THAT HAD STOPPED IN THE NUMBER 2 LANE OF FREEWAY FOR OTHER VEH. ACCIDENT. REAR ENDED STOPPED CAR AT 40-45 MPH AND DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY FORCING MY HEAD AND BODY INTO STEERING WHEEL WITH INJURIES AS A RESULT. CONTACTED NISSAN ON 061401 ABOUT SITUATION SINCE BEING DIAGNOSED WITH ACUTE TMJ DUE TO HEAD HITTING STEERING WHEEL AND STILL AWAITING CALL BACK.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 746997 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10052452 · 2004-01-05 (January 5, 2004)
THE HEAT SHIELD OVER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER RUSTED PREMATURELY AND FELL OFF. THE DEALERS CLAIMED THIS PART WAS NOT ESSENTIAL AND NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. STILL CONCERNED ME. I ALSO HAVE HAD AN UNUSUAL HISTORY OF ELECTRICAL RELATED PROBLEMS, TO WIT: (1) POWER WINDOW SWITCH REPLACED TWICE; (2) INSTRUMENT LIGHT SWITCH; (3) FAN SWITCH; (4) ALTERNATOR, (5) BOTH ENGINE COOLING FANS. I THINK THERE IS A PRIMARY ELECTRICAL PROBLEM CAUSING ALL OF THESE FAILURES FROM THE TIME I GOT THE CAR, BUT THE DEALER SAYS THEY MUST BE COINCIDENCE. I NEVER RECEIVE…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10052452 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 552695 · 2000-06-19 (June 19, 2000)
THE GOOSE NECK AND THE LINE GOING TO THE GAS TANK HAS RUSTED. YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 552695 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8007185 · 2002-04-09 (April 9, 2002)
VEHICLE HAS STRONG GAS SMELL EVIDENT IN VEHICLE, NOTICEABLY WORSENS WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED FOR A DAY OR TWO, DEALER THOUGHT GAS TANK FILTER NECK WAS CRACKED AND LEAKING FUMES, FILTER NECK WAS REPLACED AT OWNERS EXPENSE.*AK *TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8007185 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 861721 · 2000-05-10 (May 10, 2000)
AUTOMOBILE KEEPS STALLING OUT. MECHANIC HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND OUT WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE AUTOMOBILE. *AK *ML
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 861721 at NHTSA ↗