1989 Nissan SENTRA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
26 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1989 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly is the most frequently named component, appearing in 13 of 26 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 1 | 3.8% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 3.8% |
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:Front:Buckle Assembly | 13 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 1 |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 1 |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 1 |
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 13; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control: 1; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage: 1; Seat Belts:Front:Webbing: 1; Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar: 1; Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments: 1
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 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 26 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 | 12 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
1995: 12; 1996: 11; 2000: 1; 2001: 1; 2003: 1
Pattern summary
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10036904 · 2003-08-30 (August 30, 2003)
CAR DIES AT STOPS.EASILY STARTS UP AGAIN. OXYGEN SENSOR HAS BEEN CHANGED BUT DID NOT MAKE A CHANGE. THIS IS A REAL HAZARD AS TRAFFIC IS HEAVY. MECHANIC HAS CLEANED AND CHECKED BUT CAN NOT FIND PROBLEM. THIS STARTED ABOUT SIX MONTHS AGO.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10036904 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 485917 · 1995-06-20 (June 20, 1995)
SECONDARY ENGINE FAN MELTS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT WHEN A/C IS BEING USED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 485917 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 501264 · 1996-02-12 (February 12, 1996)
RECALL REPAIRS ON SEATBELTS REFUSED DUE TO NOT HAVING RECEIVED NOTIFICATION. *DH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 501264 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 502215 · 1996-03-07 (March 7, 1996)
SEAT BELT BUCKLE PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTON FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 502215 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 504005 · 1996-04-30 (April 30, 1996)
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED 2 TIMES. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 504005 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 504504 · 1996-05-20 (May 20, 1996)
PLASTIC GUIDE WHICH REGULATES TIMING CHAIN BROKE OFF/JAMMED, CAUSING IT TO JUMP OUT OF ALIGNMENT. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 504504 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 505956 · 1996-06-26 (June 26, 1996)
ENGINE HEAD MELTED DUE TO DEFECTIVE FAN SENSOR. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 505956 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 802715 · 1996-09-20 (September 20, 1996)
PLASTIC CHAIN ON TIMING BELT BROKE WHILE DRIVING, RENDERING THE VEHICLE INOPERATIVE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 802715 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
95V103002 · Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Reported: 1995-05-24 (May 24, 1995)
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 SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗