MYRModel Year Report

1993 Nissan Sentra

▲ Better than typical
1993 Nissan Sentra
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:43:10.984Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Sentra Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 highlighted. 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 6 complaints 1987: 38 complaints 1988: 38 complaints 1988 1989: 42 complaints 1990: 39 complaints 1991: 64 complaints 1992: 64 complaints 1993: 58 complaints 1993 1994: 103 complaints 1994 1995: 118 complaints 1996: 141 complaints 1997: 108 complaints 1998: 58 complaints 1999: 59 complaints 2000: 171 complaints 2000 2001: 236 complaints 2002: 318 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: 142 complaints 2012: 180 complaints 2012 2013: 638 complaints 2014: 380 complaints 2015: 351 complaints 2016: 269 complaints 2017: 230 complaints 2018: 184 complaints 2018 2019: 221 complaints 2020: 204 complaints 2021: 131 complaints 2022: 81 complaints 2023: 19 complaints 2024: 38 complaints 2024 2025: 30 complaints 2026: 15 complaints 2026
1993: 58 complaints
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YearComplaints
19821
19831
19843
19856
19866
198738
198838
198942
199039
199164
199264
199358
1994103
1995118
1996141
1997108
199858
199959
2000171
2001236
2002318
2003180
2004197
2005170
2006116
2007154
2008167
200955
2010144
2011142
2012180
2013638
2014380
2015351
2016269
2017230
2018184
2019221
2020204
2021131
202281
202319
202438
202530
202615

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 21%

21% of complaints: power train — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manual transmission and floor shift.

FIRE
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TRAVELING ON INCLINE VEHICLE LOST POWER CLUTCH COMPLETE DISINTEGRATED. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950309

SERVICE BRAKES 21%

21% of complaints: service brakes — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%

14% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

SEAT BELTS 14%

14% of complaints: seat belts — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing buckle assembly and anchorage.

CRASH INJURY
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CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE DIDN'T HAVE A BUCKLE TO THE SEAT BELT. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *PH

NHTSA ODI report, 20030807

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and front underhood.

FIRE
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I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS THAT IS COSTING ME LOTS OF MONEY NOW TO FIX. FIVE YEARS AGO, MY DISTRIBUTOR CAP CRACKED, REASON UNKNOWN. DRIVEN BY OLD LADY. BECAUSE IT CRACKED, IT CAUSED WATER TO BE ABLE TO SEEP IN, CAUSING THE CAR TO STALL OUT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130903

Also filed under STEERING and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19931130 — PE (closed 19940331)

STALLING

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Nissan Sentra — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (8 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Nissan Sentra reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Nissan Sentra is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Nissan Sentra?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Nissan Sentra have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.