1994 Nissan Sentra
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| 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 | 351 |
| 2016 | 269 |
| 2017 | 230 |
| 2018 | 184 |
| 2019 | 221 |
| 2020 | 204 |
| 2021 | 131 |
| 2022 | 81 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 38 |
| 2025 | 30 |
| 2026 | 15 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
28% of complaints: seat belts — 29 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing anchorage and retractor.
CRASH INJURY20% of complaints: service brakes — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.
CRASH FIRE INJURY11% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.
CRASH INJURY11% of complaints: visibility — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing windshield and power window devices and controls.
CRASH INJURY8% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front underhood and ignition.
CRASH FIREShow complaint excerpts
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, 20020906
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
CORRISION FATIGUE OF FRONT COIL SPRINGS
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1994 Nissan Sentra — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for seat belts issues (29 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (21 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (11 reports on file for this year).
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FAQ
Is the 1994 Nissan Sentra reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Nissan Sentra is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Nissan Sentra?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 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.