1992 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
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Electrical system
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
23% of complaints
Complaints per year
1992: 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.
Electrical system
23% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing front underhood and ignition.
Show complaint excerpts
I bought this car for my 17-year-old daughter for her first car. It was in mint shape with only 81,000 miles at purchase. On the date stated she went to start the car to go to work.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-12-09
Parked car, smoke emerged from hood near wind screen, then paint bubbled in middle of hood. Seconds late, engine burst into flames, and car was incinerated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-06-28
Engine compartment fire, unknown origin. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-24
Engine and engine cooling
17% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing gasoline and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 1992 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle emitted an odor that made him dizzy. The contact also stated that a doctor confirmed that carbon monoxide was inhaled during the failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-09-29
Power train
17% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.
Seat belts
16% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing retractor and webbing.
Service brakes
16% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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I
1993-11-30Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-03-31 Stalling
Buy-smart checklist
1992 Nissan Sentra — pre-purchase inspection
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- Electrical system: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 11 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 1992 Nissan Sentra reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Nissan Sentra is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1992 Nissan Sentra?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1992 Nissan Sentra have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.