1999 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
- 59
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 1999
None on file
22% of complaints
Complaints per year
1999: 59 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
22% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and horn.
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I had just entered a 3-lane highway and was driving 25-30 MPH in the rain at night, when the engine suddenly just stopped! I had no lights, no brakes, no horn, no steering.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-03-08
Air bags
12% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
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Accident did not involve another car. The car hit a barrier, anf air bags failed to deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-04-27
While driving at 35-40 MPH driver lost control of vehicle, hit a stone wall and then rolled over on its top,dual airbags did not deploy, causing head injuries.there was no indictation of airbags being defective.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-09-21
Also filed under Steering
Service brakes
12% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the brake lines were corroded and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-12-11
Also filed under Engine
Tires
10% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt.
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Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Nissan Sentra equipped with goodyear viva 2 tires, size 175/65R14 DOT number (Pj8jh6hr5011). The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, there was a roaring noise coming from the driver front tire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-30
Engine and engine cooling
10% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing engine.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…
Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
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2006-07-01Exterior lighting06E049000 Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are…
Remedy: Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
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2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Buy-smart checklist
1999 Nissan Sentra — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 06E049000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1999 Nissan Sentra reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Nissan Sentra is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1999 Nissan Sentra?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 Nissan Sentra have?
- 3 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.