1994 NISSAN SENTRA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

130

Owner Complaints

29 Crashes 6 Fires

0

Recalls

NO ACTIVE RECALLS

2

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1994 NISSAN SENTRA

The 1994 NISSAN SENTRA has received a total of 130 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Belts (11 complaints), Seat Beltsfrontanchorage (8 complaints), and Seat Beltsfrontretractor (7 complaints).

Recalls for the 1994 NISSAN SENTRA

There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1994 NISSAN SENTRA. No Active Recalls

Owner Complaints for the 1994 NISSAN SENTRA

130 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 NISSAN SENTRA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Seat Belts
Complaints: 11 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 8 2 Crashes 4 Injuries
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 8 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 7 3 Crashes 1 Injury
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 6 6 Crashes 3 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 5 2 Crashes 3 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 4
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 4 3 Fires
Tires
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 3
Steering
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 3
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 3
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seats
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 2
Air Bags
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Electrical System
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11485137 | TIRES | | N/A miles Crash
Replcement nota installed into the housing into the tire hud system mechenismo. These are not tires are not the correcto sizes ay 13" size rims by Nissan. 1996 Nissan Skyline. Also, need a hydrolic swith systematic mechenismo is not intalled into housing of the brakes with mames the tires work harder into shipping at 2000 feet... Nissan rims shoud be 16" rim(s) by Nissan Skyline 96. 44624 serria hey Lancaster ca 93534 6617294155
#11041084 | AIR BAGS | | 181,000 miles Crash
TAKATA RECALL THE SAVAGE YARD HAS PUT IT OVER THE AIR TO LOCATE AIR BAG AND NOTHING WAS RETURNED.. I'VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR THE AIR BAG OVER THE LAST 3 MONTHS. ALSO THE DEALER NO LONGER CARRIES THE PART DO TO THE MAKE AND YEAR OF THE CAR.
#10381533 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
ALTERNATOR PLACED TWICE, NO DASH BOARD LIGHTS, NO RADIO, POWER LOCKS DO NOT WORK, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS FAILED. *TR
#10238424 | SEAT BELTS | | 170,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT MECHANISM JAMMED AND THEN FAILED. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT MECHANISM AND POSSIBLY THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 170,000.
1994 NISSAN SENTRA SE WITH 1.6L ENGINE HAS HAD MULTIPLE ALTERNATORS REPLACED AT NISSAN DEALER AND INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SHOPS. ALTERNATORS LAST FROM 3 MONTHS - 2 YEARS BEFORE REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. NO WARNING LIGHTS ON DASH ALTHOUGH THE DASH BULBS ARE GOOD, VEHICLE SIMPLY RUNS ON BATTERY UNTIL IT DIES. *NM

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Safety Rating for the 1994 NISSAN SENTRA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 NISSAN SENTRA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 NISSAN SENTRA

Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1994 NISSAN SENTRA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

NTB94056A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

1991-94 SENTRA GA16DE SPARK KNOCK. *TW

FC0009795 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

AFM HARNESS RESTING AND CHAFING AGAINST THE AIR BYPASS HOSE SPRING CLAMPS, CAUSING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON TO A HOST OF DRIVEABILITY COMPLAINTS. *TW

NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 NISSAN SENTRA

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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