MYRModel Year Report

1984 Nissan Sentra

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1984 Nissan Sentra
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:06:04.940Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Sentra Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1984 highlighted. 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 6 complaints 1987: 36 complaints 1988: 37 complaints 1988 1989: 41 complaints 1990: 39 complaints 1991: 63 complaints 1992: 62 complaints 1993: 58 complaints 1994: 99 complaints 1994 1995: 117 complaints 1996: 141 complaints 1997: 108 complaints 1998: 58 complaints 1999: 59 complaints 2000: 171 complaints 2000 2001: 235 complaints 2002: 304 complaints 2003: 180 complaints 2004: 197 complaints 2005: 170 complaints 2006: 116 complaints 2006 2007: 154 complaints 2008: 167 complaints 2009: 55 complaints 2010: 144 complaints 2011: 141 complaints 2012: 180 complaints 2012 2013: 638 complaints 2014: 380 complaints 2015: 347 complaints 2016: 266 complaints 2017: 228 complaints 2018: 183 complaints 2018 2019: 219 complaints 2020: 203 complaints 2021: 127 complaints 2022: 80 complaints 2023: 18 complaints 2024: 30 complaints 2024 2025: 25 complaints 2026: 8 complaints 2026
1984: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19821
19831
19843
19856
19866
198736
198837
198941
199039
199163
199262
199358
199499
1995117
1996141
1997108
199858
199959
2000171
2001235
2002304
2003180
2004197
2005170
2006116
2007154
2008167
200955
2010144
2011141
2012180
2013638
2014380
2015347
2016266
2017228
2018183
2019219
2020203
2021127
202280
202318
202430
202525
20268

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEATS

1 of 3 total reports mentions: seats.

CRASH INJURY
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CONSUMER WAS STRUCK IN THE RIGHT REAR AT 30- 35 MPH IN WHICH BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEAT FRAMES BROKE. COSUMER WAS BADLY HURT IN ACCIDENT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19980728

SEAT BELTS

1 of 3 total reports mentions: seat belts.

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DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE, UNABLE TO LATCH SEAT BELT BUCKLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960305

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 3 total reports mentions: electrical system.

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WHEN DRIVING CAR STALL. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950923

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19880809 — PE (closed 19890728)

SEAT FAILURES

I 19890728 — EA (closed 19901031)

SEAT FAILURES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1984 Nissan Sentra — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seats issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1984 Nissan Sentra reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1984 Nissan Sentra?

The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1984 Nissan Sentra have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.