1989 NISSAN SENTRA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
49
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 NISSAN SENTRA
The 1989 NISSAN SENTRA has received a total of 49 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 (18 complaints), Seat Beltsfrontanchorage (6 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1989 NISSAN SENTRA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1989 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 1989 NISSAN SENTRA
49 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 NISSAN SENTRA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
CAR DIES AT STOPS.EASILY STARTS UP AGAIN. OXYGEN SENSOR HAS BEEN CHANGED BUT DID NOT MAKE A CHANGE. THIS IS A REAL HAZARD AS TRAFFIC IS HEAVY. MECHANIC HAS CLEANED AND CHECKED BUT CAN NOT FIND PROBLEM. THIS STARTED ABOUT SIX MONTHS AGO.*AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WOULD DRIFT TO THE RIGHT. TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP,AND MECHANIC INDICATED BUSHINGS HAD WORN OUT EXCESSIVELY. ALSO, WELDS HAD SEPARATED AND CAUSED T FRAME TO CRACK ON PASSENGER'S SIDE. MECHANIC GAVE NO GUARANTEE PRBLEM WILL REMAIN FIXED.*AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WOULD DRIFT TO THE RIGHT. TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP,AND MECHANIC INDICATED BUSHINGS HAD WORN OUT EXCESSIVELY. ALSO, WELDS HAD SEPARATED AND CAUSED T FRAME TO CRACK ON PASSENGER'S SIDE. MECHANIC GAVE NO GUARANTEE PRBLEM WILL REMAIN FIXED.*AK
AUTOMOBILE JUMPED FORWARD IN LOWER GEARS. CONSUMER HAD AN ACCIDENT, BUT DID NOT KNOW WHETHER THE JUMPING WAS THE CAUSE. TOOK AUTOMOBILE TO DEALER, AND THEY DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS HAPPENING WITH THE AUTOMOBILE. *AK
WAS GOING 30MPH WHEN ACCELERATOR WENT TO THE FLOOR. THROTTLE STUCK. HAD BOTH FEET ON BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN. STEERED VEHICLE TO PARKING LOT. TURNED VEHICLE OFF. PUSHED INTO PARKING SPACE. HAVE NOT BEEN TO DEALER, BUT WILL BE GOING. *AK*ADJ
Safety Rating for the 1989 NISSAN SENTRA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 NISSAN SENTRA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 NISSAN SENTRA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 NISSAN SENTRA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NISSAN SENTRA
- 1984 NISSAN SENTRA — 4 complaints
- 1985 NISSAN SENTRA — 6 complaints
- 1986 NISSAN SENTRA — 9 complaints
- 1987 NISSAN SENTRA — 46 complaints
- 1988 NISSAN SENTRA — 40 complaints
- 1989 NISSAN SENTRA (current)
- 1990 NISSAN SENTRA — 45 complaints
- 1991 NISSAN SENTRA — 77 complaints
- 1992 NISSAN SENTRA — 81 complaints
- 1993 NISSAN SENTRA — 89 complaints
- 1994 NISSAN SENTRA — 130 complaints
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