1990 Nissan Sentra problems
Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 1990 Nissan Sentra. Seat belts is the most reported problem area, at 36% of complaints. After that come engine (18%) and electrical system (7%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 45 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Seat belts 36% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 13 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What the data shows
Safety-related details: 8 complaints mention a crash; 3 complaints mention a fire; 13 injuries reported; 1 death reported. Its complaints are more severe on average than those of 98% of model years in our database.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 1990 ranks 37th most-complained-about out of 37 model years of the Nissan Sentra with enough data (13 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 2 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Shoulder belt webbing failed. The webbing separated completely during a head on collision. For further information, contact mr. Marv sprinkman, motor carrier specialist, california highway patrol central division mait unit, (559)277-7250,case number cl-010-00.
Consumer was traveling about 75 MPH on highway and heard a banging noise. Vehicle rolled and sprung forward. Tire failed.
Consumer stated vehicle had a faulty transmission, vehicle leaked oil and transmission fluid. Consumer contacted the dealer.