1988 NISSAN SENTRA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
40
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1988 NISSAN SENTRA
The 1988 NISSAN SENTRA has received a total of 40 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (10 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (3 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1988 NISSAN SENTRA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1988 NISSAN SENTRA, potentially affecting up to 2,730,462 vehicles.
Recall 95V103002 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 2,730,462 vehicles affected
Defect: THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1988 NISSAN SENTRA
40 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 NISSAN SENTRA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE EXECUTING A LOW SPEED LEFT HAND TURN, THE LEFT CONTROL ARM BROKE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND EXPENSIVE FRONT SUSPENSION REPAIRS. THE LEFT WHEEL TURNED PERPENDICULAR TO THE CAR AND THE CAR SKIDDED TO A STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. WITH THE FRONT TIRES POINTING IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS, IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO MOVE. TOWED IN FOR REPAIRS. THE CV JOINT, STRUT AND STEERING RACK WERE ALL DAMAGED DUE TO THE CONTROL ARM FAILURE. THE CONTROL ARM BROKE JUST IN FRONT OF THE BALL JOINT. *TR
1988 NISSAN SENTRA INSURANCE CLAIM FOR REPAIR. *TS *JB
WHILE IN AN ACCIDENT DRIVER'S SEAT CALLAPSED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HOLD ON TO STEERING WHEEL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
FUEL AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE WORKS ONCE A MONTH, THEN FAILS. *ET
FUEL AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE WORKS ONCE A MONTH, THEN FAILS. *ET
Safety Rating for the 1988 NISSAN SENTRA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 NISSAN SENTRA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 NISSAN SENTRA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 NISSAN SENTRA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NISSAN SENTRA
- 1983 NISSAN SENTRA — 1 complaint
- 1984 NISSAN SENTRA — 4 complaints
- 1985 NISSAN SENTRA — 6 complaints
- 1986 NISSAN SENTRA — 9 complaints
- 1987 NISSAN SENTRA — 46 complaints
- 1988 NISSAN SENTRA (current)
- 1989 NISSAN SENTRA — 49 complaints
- 1990 NISSAN SENTRA — 45 complaints
- 1991 NISSAN SENTRA — 77 complaints
- 1992 NISSAN SENTRA — 81 complaints
- 1993 NISSAN SENTRA — 89 complaints
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