Model year record

1995 Nissan Sentra recalls & problems

The 1995 Nissan Sentra has 7 safety recalls and 117 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is air bags (52 complaints).

Recalls7safety recalls

Complaints117filed by owners

Crashes · fires25 · 3reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths35 · 2reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Exterior lightingMay 11, 2009

Headlights

Recall 09E02500042,540 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (OVSC)

Problem: 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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: 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.

Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009

Exterior lighting

Recall 09E01200016,270 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (OVSC)

Problem: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Exterior lightingMay 24, 2006

Exterior lighting

Recall 06E04900027,176 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (OVSC)

Problem: 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 NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: 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.

Exterior lightingMar 23, 2006

Exterior lighting

Recall 06E02600061,944 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (OVSC)

Problem: 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 SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: 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.

SuspensionMar 2, 2000

Front › Springs › Coil springs

Recall 00V06300014,800 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS MAY NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT CORROSION RESISTANCE IN AREAS OF THE COUNTRY WHERE SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF DE-ICING SALTS ARE APPLIED TO ROADS IN THE WINTER.
Risk: IF A BROKEN SPRING COMES OUT OF THE LOWER SEAT, IT COULD CONTACT AND PUNCTURE THE TIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT COIL SPRING.

VisibilityMay 5, 1998

Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages

Recall 98V093000512,387 vehicles

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. WATER CAN ENTER AND DISPLACE THE GREASE IN THE WIPER ARM LINKAGE BALL JOINT WHERE THE WIPER LINKAGE ATTACHES TO THE WIPER MOTOR LINKAGE.
Risk: THIS CAN RESULT IN GRADUAL WEAR OVER A PERIOD OF TIME INSIDE THE JOINT THAT COULD LEAD TO THE SEPARATION OF THE WIPER LINKAGE ASSEMBLY FROM THE WIPER MOTOR LINKAGE AT THE BALL JOINT. A LOSS OF WINDSHIELD WIPER FUNCTION CAN RESULT IN THIS SEPARATION OCCURS.
Fix: TO PREVENT GREASE FROM BEING WASHED OUT OF THE JOINT, THE DEALERS WILL MODIFY BY ADDING A WATER DIVERSION SEAL THAT WILL PREVENT WATER FROM ENTERING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE BALL JOINT AREA.

Service brakes, hydraulicMar 1, 1995

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Recall 95V028000950 vehicles

Problem: THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR WAS NOT PROPERLY PURGED OF ALL AIR DURING THE FILL AND EVACUATION PROCESS CAUSING AIR BUBBLES TO GET INTO THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
Risk: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL AND STOPPING DISTANCES.
Fix: DEALERS WILL BLEED THE ABS HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR TO REMOVE ANY AIR BUBBLES IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

1995 Nissan Sentra 4-DR

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Sentra Classic

28mpg combined

City / highway	25 / 34 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,400/year to fuel

Sentra Classic

26mpg combined

City / highway	23 / 31 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,600/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Air bagsFrontal; Frontal › Sensor/control module	52	27	0	37	178,657 mi
Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components; Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	31	6	0	11	—
VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer › Linkages; Sun/moon roof assembly	13	0	0	0	—
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline; Exhaust system	12	0	1	0	—
Electrical systemWiring › Interior/under dash; Alternator/generator/regulator	9	0	2	0	—
Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal; Linkages	7	0	0	0	—
Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap; Fuel injection system	7	0	0	0	—
SteeringHydraulic power assist system; Hydraulic power assist › Pump	4	3	0	2	—
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)	4	0	0	0	—
Seat beltsFront › Anchorage; Front › Buckle assembly	4	2	0	2	—
TiresTread/belt	3	0	0	0	—
EquipmentAppliance › Air conditioner	3	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Air bags
SENSE I BOUGHT THE CAR THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS BLINKING.WITH THE AIRBAG FUSE IN THE INDICATOR LIGHT BLINKS,WITH THE FUSE OUT IT STAYS ON SOLID.IM NOT THAT FAMILIAR WITH HOW THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WORKS.IT IS A SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM.WHAT CAN I DO TO GET THE LIGHT TO TURN OFF AND BE ASSURED THE SYSTEM IS WORKING AND WILL FUNCTION PROPERLY INCASE OF A ACCIDENT?
Feb 23, 2018 · 178,657 miles
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED AND SUDDENLY THE WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT DROVE WITH CAUTION TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAITED UNTIL THE RAIN SUBSIDED; AND THEN RESUMED IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE FAULTY MOTOR LINKAGE CONTRIBUTED TO THE FAILURE. THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 98V093000 (VISIBILITY: WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER: LINKAGES). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY ADVISED THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE…
Apr 4, 2011 · 138,000 miles
Tires
BOUGHT FOUR TOYO Z800 ULTRA TIRES AS A SET ON MARCH 22, 2003, WHEN MY 1995 NISSAN SENTRA GLE HAD 134492 MILES. CAR WAS PROPERLY ALIGNED, WHEELS PROPERLY BALANCED, AND TIRES PROPERLY INFLATED AT ALL TIMES. REPLACED ONE TIRE DECEMBER 21, 2007 AT 177988 MILES; BECAUSE OF SIDEWALL CRACKS AND A THROWN CHUNK OF TREAD (ROUGHLY QUARTER-SIZED). REPLACED OTHER THREE TIRES DECEMBER 13, 2008 WHEN MY CAR HAD 189006 MILES; BECAUSE OF TREAD AREA CRACKS AND LIGHT CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS (PICTURES AVAILABLE). (NOTE: THOSE THREE Z800S HAD IDENTICAL DOT NUMBERS AND TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, THE FOURTH DID ALSO.) A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ORIGINAL DEALER IS GIVING ME A PRORATED REFUND OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE…
Dec 13, 2008 · 177,988 miles
Air bags
NISSAN SENTRA CAR PROBLEM I HAVE NISSAN SENTRA AND HAD A PROBLEM ON JAN 9, 2008. MY WIFE DRIVING CAR AND SUDDENLY BOTH AIRBAG BLOW OUT AND BROKE FRONT WINDSHIELD GLASS. AFTER THIS INCIDENT I CONTACTED NISSAN NORTH AMERICA (1800NISSAN1) AND SUBMITTED COMPLIANT (FILE# 6000221), AFTER TWO WEEK (JAN 21) NISSAN SEND SOME ONE TO INSPECT MY CAR. DURING THIS TIME I CALL NUMEROUS TIMES TO GET THEM REPAIR CAR OR GIVE ME RENTAL CAR BUT THEY TOLD ME THEY ARE INVESTIGATING PROBLEM SO THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING. I ALSO CALLED STATE FARM AND SUBMITTED CLAIM FOR THIS ACCIDENT. BUT SINCE THIS IS NISSAN CAR DEFECT I WOULD LIKE NISSAN TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. CURRENTLY I DON'T HAVE ANY CAR AND I DID NOT FIX MY CAR…
Jan 9, 2008
Air bags › Frontal1 injury
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. NO CRASH OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP WHILE THE CONTACT WAS STILL DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING. THE VEHICLE FILLED UP WITH RESIDUE FROM THE AIR BAGS. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED BRUISES ON BOTH HANDS AND HER LEFT BREAST. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 245,801.
Jul 10, 2007 · 245,801 miles
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages
WIPER BLADES QUIT WORKING WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY ON RAINY NIGHT. HAD TO PULL A SIDE AND WAITED 3 HOURS FOR THE RAIN TO STOP. WIPER MOTOR LINKAGE FAILED. THERE IS RECALL ON THE WIPER MOTOR LINKAGE ON NISSAN SENTRA 200SX FOR 1995 TO 1998 CARS. BUT THE DEALER SAID THIS CAR IS NOT IN THE RECALL LIST WHERE AS THE PROBLEM IS ABSOLUTELY SAME AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL 98V093000. *NM
Oct 4, 2005
Air bags › Frontal1 injury
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED UNEXPECTEDLY. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO SUSTAIN MAJOR INJURIES, AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED HOME. THE CAUSE HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME.*AK THE VEHICLE TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING THE FRAME TO GO DOWN. THE VEHICLE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE BEW OUT GOING 30 MPH. THE CONSUMER WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WITH INJURIES TO LEFT ARM AND TWO BROKEN BONES IN LEFT HAND. POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN BY HILLSBOROUGH SHERIFF DEPT. *TC
Aug 23, 2004
Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR ON DASH BOARD AND PROBLEM IN IDLE AIR CONTROL SYSTEM, ROUGH IDLE AND RESULTING IN LOW GAS MILEAGE. *AK
Mar 17, 2004 · 74,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

CORRISION FATIGUE OF FRONT COIL SPRINGSOpenLed to recall 00V063000
NISSAN IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL IN CANADA OF 11,100 1994 THROUGH 1996 SENTRA 2 DOOR MODELS IN WHICH THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS ARE FRACTURING FROM CORROSION FATIGUE.NISSAN REPORTED THAT THE FAILURES OCCUR FROM A LOSS OF THE PROTECTIVE PAINT COATING ON THE SPRINGS AND EXPOSURE TO HEAVY ROAD SALT.CORROSION CAN CAUSE PITS TO FORM ON THE SPRING SURFACE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE SPRING.A BROKEN SPRING COULDPUNCTURE THE AFFECTED TIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.THE CANADIAN RECALL NUMBER FOR THIS IS 99-069, DATED APRIL 28, 1999.THE PURPOSE OF THIS SQ IS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE DEFECT IDENTIFIED IN THE CANADIAN SAFETY RECALL SHOULD BE CONDUCTED IN THE U.S. AS A SAFETY RECALL.
SQ99018 · opened Jun 17, 1999