1991 Nissan Sentra
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 64
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Seat belts
Campaigns on file for 1991
Opened by NHTSA
30% of complaints
Complaints per year
1991: 64 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 38 |
| 1988 | 38 |
| 1989 | 42 |
| 1990 | 39 |
| 1991 | 64 |
| 1992 | 64 |
| 1993 | 58 |
| 1994 | 103 |
| 1995 | 118 |
| 1996 | 141 |
| 1997 | 108 |
| 1998 | 58 |
| 1999 | 59 |
| 2000 | 171 |
| 2001 | 236 |
| 2002 | 318 |
| 2003 | 180 |
| 2004 | 197 |
| 2005 | 170 |
| 2006 | 116 |
| 2007 | 154 |
| 2008 | 167 |
| 2009 | 55 |
| 2010 | 144 |
| 2011 | 142 |
| 2012 | 180 |
| 2013 | 638 |
| 2014 | 380 |
| 2015 | 352 |
| 2016 | 269 |
| 2017 | 231 |
| 2018 | 184 |
| 2019 | 223 |
| 2020 | 207 |
| 2021 | 132 |
| 2022 | 81 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 41 |
| 2025 | 31 |
| 2026 | 19 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Seat belts
30% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing buckle assembly and retractor.
Show complaint excerpts
Vehicle was involved in frontal collision, front seat belts did not restrain. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-09
Fuel system, gasoline
19% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing fuel injection system and fuel pump.
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Fuel pump recall repairs refused.
NHTSA ODI report, 1993-08-27
Service brakes
14% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
Power train
13% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
Electrical system
11% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing front underhood and switch.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-08-09
Stopped at traffic light, vehicle stalled, restarted it, vehicle stalled again, tried starting again, noticed odor, smoke and flames coming from…
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-05-03
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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1991-03-15Seat belts91V022000 Improper belt guide performance can cause fraying of the shoulder safety belts near the retractor.
Remedy: Modify the safety belt guides to prevent fraying; and or replace retractor assembly if fraying is present.
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1993-11-30Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-03-31 Stalling
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1995-03-10Engineering analysisClosed 1995-08-02 Takata seat belt buckle failure
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1995-09-29Seat belts95V103002 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…
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…
Buy-smart checklist
1991 Nissan Sentra — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seat belts: 19 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 91V022000 · Seat belts
- Recall 95V103002 · Seat belts
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1991 Nissan Sentra reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Nissan Sentra is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1991 Nissan Sentra?
- The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1991 Nissan Sentra have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.