This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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.
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Seat belts
28% · 29 reports
Most commonly citing anchorage and retractor.
CRASHINJURY
Service brakes
20% · 21 reports
Most commonly citing hydraulic.
CRASHFIREINJURY
Engine and engine cooling
11% · 11 reports
Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.
CRASHINJURY
Visibility
11% · 11 reports
Most commonly citing windshield and power window devices and controls.
CRASHINJURY
Electrical system
8% · 8 reports
Most commonly citing front underhood and ignition.
CRASHFIRE
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Engine quits without warning - multiple events - after restart and between events engine runs fine. Restart by cycling ignition switch to off and back to run if car is in motion - otherwise starts normally following event.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-06
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1999-06-17SQOpenCorrision fatigue of front coil springs
Buy-smart checklist
1994 Nissan Sentra — pre-purchase inspection
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Seat belts: 29 reports on file for this year.
Service brakes: 21 reports on file for this year.
Engine and engine cooling: 11 reports on file for this year.