1992 Nissan Sentra problems
The Nissan Sentra is a series of automobiles manufactured by the Japanese automaker Nissan since 1982. Since 1999, the Sentra has been categorized as a compact car, while previously it occupied the subcompact class. Until 2006, Sentra was a rebadged export version of the Japanese Nissan Sunny, but since the 2013 model year, Sentra is a rebadged export version of the Sylphy. The Sentra nameplate is not used in Japan. Many other countries in Latin America sell their versions of the Sunny as the Sentra. In Mexico, the first three generations of the Sentra were known as the Nissan Tsuru (Japanese for crane), and the B13 model was sold under that name until 2017, alongside the updated models badged as Sentra.
In North America, the Sentra currently serves as Nissan's compact car, despite being rated as a mid-size car by the EPA due to its interior volume since the 2007 model year. While previous Sentras were subcompacts, the Sentra has grown over the years, with the Nissan Versa having replaced the Sentra in the entry-level area.
The Sentra name was created for Nissan by Ira Bachrach of NameLab, and Bachrach describes the origin as "Nissan wanted consumers to understand that it was quite safe even though it was small. The word Sentra sounds like central as well as sentry, which evokes images of safety."
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Common 1992 Nissan Sentra problems
The Nissan Sentra, produced since 1982, has had its fair share of issues over the years. While the search results focus on more recent models, there is some information about the 1992 Sentra, specifically transmission problems.
The 1992 Nissan Sentra with a 1.6-liter automatic transmission has reported issues with shifting from first gear to higher gears. The transmission will not shift from first up to higher gears, but reverse works, and the shifter will shift through all gears. The vehicle has power up to 25 mph, then it revs up and will not shift into second. The fluid is full and clean with no funny smells or leaks. The owner is unsure whether it's the filter or the converter that needs to be replaced.
For the 3rd generation Sentra (1991-1994), the model ranks 9th in reliability out of 54 generations.
In summary, the 1992 Nissan Sentra has experienced transmission problems, specifically with shifting from first gear to higher gears. Additionally, there have been engine issues, such as no fuel getting to the engine, engine fires, and difficulty shifting smoothly.
What common problem on Nissan Sentra?
Various fluid leaks, overheating, power loss, or CVT failure are also possible due to these mechanical issues. That said, if you suspect that you are having a transmission issue, be sure to get it checked out by your local mechanic as soon as possible.
Are older Nissan Sentras good cars?
Despite being two decades old, the first five from the fifth-gen Sentra models are widely considered reliable. For instance, the 2000 model year only had 240+ NHTSA complaints, but with a staggering seven recalls – and one that involves the “service engine soon” warning light that affected more than 600k vehicles.
Is the Nissan Sentra a reliable car?
The Nissan Sentra Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 14th out of 36 for compact cars.
What years did Nissan Sentra have transmission problems?
These are a few of the numerous complaints NHTSA has regarding 2012-2016 Nissan Sentra transmission problems and engine failure. Nissan has not yet issued a recall.
1992 Nissan Sentra car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Nissan Sentra problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Power train problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Seat belts problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1992 Nissan Sentra vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1992 Nissan Sentra
The NHTSA has received 78 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1992 Nissan Sentra. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1992 Nissan Sentra vehicles.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-21
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1N4GB32AXNC
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: GOING STRAIGHT, THE VEHICLE WAS STARTING TO LOSE POWER FIRST. CAUSING THE ENGINE TO BOTTLE OUT OF CONTROL NEARLY CRASHING, LUCKILY REGAINING THE CAR'S CONTROL, AS THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN BUT STILL HAD MOMENTUM, TO PARK AT A EMPTY LOT. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO JUMP START THE CAR (IMAGINING THE BATTERY SIMPLY DIED) THE ENGINE WAS NOT RECEIVING GAS (EVEN AT LITTLE OVER HALF TANK) AND WHEN IN MOVEMENT IT WOULD SEEM FINE AT REST BUT PRESSING THE GAS THE CAR WOULD MOVE FOR 5 FEET FINE BUT START TO THRUST ITSELF CAUSING THE CAR TO JOLT FORWARD SEVERAL TIME BEFORE GOING TO A COMPLETE SHUT DOWN. NO PUSH START NOR JUMP START WAS SUCCESSFUL AT TRYING TO GET MY FAMILY BACK HOME SAFELY. WHEN THIS WASN'T ENOUGH AN ELECTRICAL WIRE SHORT OUT NEARLY CATCHING THE CAR ON FIRE. THUS ENDING THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT WITH PUSHING THE CAR TO A HOME DEPOT (LUCKILY A COUNTY OFFICER HELP PUSH THE VEHICLE THE REST OF THE WAY). RECAP: AXLES ARE BAD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE FUEL LINES ARE BAD ELECTRICAL WIRING ARE AT A HIGHLY DANGEROUS THE DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCK AS THEY PLEASE (ALL THIS WAS DISCOVERED IN 4 HOURS AS THE VEHICLE DID NOT LAST LONG, THE DRIVER ONLY HAD THIS CAR FOR LESS THAN 30 DAYS. AND WE WHERE NOT AWARE THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS IN POOR SHAPE AS THE SELLER SAID IT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION.) THIS VEHICLE IS A DEATH TRAP. THANK GOODNESS NO ONE DIED.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-02-12
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1N4EB31P8NC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I WAS COMING BACK FROM TAKING MY WIFE TO WORK AND I WAS GETTING READY TO GO THROUGH THE GREEN LIGHT WHEN A CAR RAN THE RED LIGHT WHICH MADE ME T-BONE HIM. MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND MY WHOLE FRONT END GOT PUSHED ALMOST TO THE WINDSHIELD. I HAD A CARDIAC ARREST AND WHEN THE AMBULANCE GOT THERE THEY HAD TO BRING ME BACK TO LIFE. I HAVE A LOT OF BRUISING ON MY CHEST WHERE I HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY KNEE. I'VE GOT A LOT OF CONTUSIONS INSIDE MY BODY. I HAVE A BRUISE WHERE MY SEATBELT CAUGHT ME. I WAS IN HOSPITAL FROM FEBRUARY 12 2015 TO FEBRUARY 16 2015. *TR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-08-18
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JNIEB31P8NV
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: AFTER PARKING THE CAR FOLLOWING A BRIEF ERRAND, THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. ALTHOUGH IT WAS 20 YEARS OLD, IT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION. THE ENTIRE FRONT OF THE CAR BURNED, IT WAS TOTALED. IT TOOK THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ABOUT HALF AN HOUR FOR THE FIRE TO BE EXTINGUISHED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-12-03
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JN1EB31P5NU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR MY 17-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER FOR HER FIRST CAR. IT WAS IN MINT SHAPE WITH ONLY 81,000 MILES AT PURCHASE. ON THE DATE STATED SHE WENT TO START THE CAR TO GO TO WORK. UPON STARTING THE CAR SMOKE IMMEDIATELY CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD NEAR THE FIREWALL. SHE SHUT THE CAR OFF AND OPENED THE HOOD. THERE WAS A FIRE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND REAR FIREWALL WITH FLAMES AND SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS. SHE SHUT THE HOOD AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. WHEN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED THE CAR WAS STILL ON FIRE AND HAD CONSUMED MOST OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND HAD SPREAD THROUGH THE FIREWALL AND INTO THE DASH. THE CAR WAS COLD AND HAD NOT BEEN RUN SINCE THE PREVIOUS DAY. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH AFTER THE FIRE ESPECIALLY WITH REPORTS FROM THE NHTSA THERE MUST BE A DEFECT WITH THE WIRING HARNESS WITH THE SENTRAS. HAS THE NHTSA INVESTIGATED THESE CLAIMS BY OTHER PEOPLE OF SENTRA'S OF THE SAME YEAR SAME COMPONENT CATCHING FIRE? WHILE NO ONE WAS HURT IN THIS FIRE I CAN SEE HOW THIS COULD HAVE BEEN DEVASTATING. THE CAR WAS PARKED VERY CLOSE TO MY HOUSE AND COULD EASILY HAVE SPREAD TO A STRUCTURE FIRE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS COMPLAINT AS WELL AS ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR THIS MODEL CAR FROM OTHER OWNERS. THERE IS DEFIANTLY SOME SORT OF DEFECT WITH THE WIRING HARNESS ON THE SENTRAS OF THIS YEAR MODEL AND A RECALL SHOULD HAVE' ALREADY BEEN CALLED AFTER READING ALL THE COMPLAINTS TO THE NHTSA. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-05-05
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 1N4EB31P5NC
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE EMITTED AN ODOR THAT MADE HIM DIZZY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT A DOCTOR CONFIRMED THAT CARBON MONOXIDE WAS INHALED DURING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-05-13
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JN1EB31P5NU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: PARKED CAR, SMOKE EMERGED FROM HOOD NEAR WIND SCREEN, THEN PAINT BUBBLED IN MIDDLE OF HOOD. SECONDS LATE, ENGINE BURST INTO FLAMES, AND CAR WAS INCINERATED. PRIOR TO THIS, CAR WAS WELL MAINTAINED, HOUSED IN GARAGE, AND HAD JUST PASSED ITS TOUGH NYC ANNUAL INSPECTION. THERE WAS NO SMELL OF GASOLINE PRIOR TO BLAZE, AND NO APPARENT PROBLEM WITH THE CAR. VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED, AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS UNABLE TO SAY WHAT CAUSED FIRE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-10-14
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: BRAKES LOCK IN EMERGENCY AND NORMAL BRAKING, CAUSING SKIDS, 3 NEAR-MISSES OVER THE LAST WEEK. *LA
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-07-05
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: INDEX AND MIDDLE FINGERS BENT AND TWISTED TOWARDS THE BABY FINGERS. SEE PHOTOS AT: HTTP://PHOTOS.YAHOO.COM/MIKETOMICH THIS INFORMATION BEING SUBMITTED ON BEHALF OF JOHN REED BY MIKE TOMICH 989, 665-2311 DT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE STALLS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, BUT CAN'T DUPLICATE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-11-18
- VIN: 1N4EB31P2NC
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY
- Summary: #1: I HAVE A NISSAN SENTRA 92 MODEL WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WHEN I FIRST START TO DRIVE IT WHEN ITS COLD, THE TRANSMISSION RUNS JUST FINE. IT UPSHIFTS NORMALLY AS IT SHOULD ALL THE WAY UP TO OVERDRIVE (4TH GEAR) FOR NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED. HOWEVER, AFTER IVE DRIVEN IT FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES IN STOP-&-GO TRAFFIC OR WHEN IT HAS BEEN DRIVEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (40-65 MPH) & MADE SEVERAL STOPS IN TRAFFIC (I.E.: IT HAS WARMED-UP) THE TRANSMISSION WOULD FAIL TO UPSHIFT ABOVE THE 3RD & 4TH GEAR (OVERDRIVE). I WOULD HAVE TO REV THE ENGINE RPM UP TO AROUND 4,000 RPM TO ACCELERATE THE CAR TO ABOUT 40 MPH AND CONTINUE TO REV IT UP TO 5,000-6,000 RPM TO ACCELERATE IT FURTHER TO 45-60 MPH. I KNOW THIS IS NOT NORMAL FOR THIS CAR BECAUSE THE ENGINE HAS NEVER RUN THAT HIGH BEFORE TO REACH THOSE SPEEDS. I'VE ALWAYS DRIVEN THIS CAR WITH OVERDRIVE ENGAGED & I'VE NEVER TOWED ANYTHING WITH IT EVER. #2: FRONT PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW PLASTIC ASSEMBLY WHERE THE CABLE ATTACHES TO THE REGULATOR BROKE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1992-08-22
- VIN: 1N4GB32A9NC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Summary: ANTILOCK BRAKES ON 1992 SENTRA SER WITH ORIGINAL DUNLOP TIRES COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WHEN APPLIED IN EVEN WET CONDITIONS. BRAKES WILL NOT RE-ENGAGE EVEN WHEN TRANSITIONING ONTO DRY PAVEMENT UNLESS THEN ARE TOTALLY RELEASED AND REAPPLIED. THERE IS NO BRAKING ACTION WHEN THESE DEFECTIVE ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGE!
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-06-12
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JN1EB31P5NU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: ON 6/12/2000, WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 1992 NISSAN SENTRA OUT OF HER COMPANY'S PARKING LOT, AT 5 MPH, AN ODOR STARTED COMING INTO THE CAR THROUGH ITS AIR VENT. ONE MINUTE LATER, SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HOOD. WITHIN 3 MINUTES, SHE VERY QUICKLY DROVE BACK TO HER OFFICE, RAISED THE CAR'S HOOD, AND FOUND THE IGNITION WIRING ON FIRE. SHE DUMPED WATER ON THE FIRE AND PUT IT OUT. SHE THEN CALLED THE FIRE DEPT. TO COME AND MAKE SURE THE FIRE WAS OUT. THE FIRE DEPT. AND POLICE BOTH SHOWED UP. THEY INSTRUCTED HER TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO OUR AUTO REPAIR SHOP, AND NOT TO TURN ON THE IGNITION SWITCH. WE DID AS THEY INSTRUCTED. I CAME TO HER OFFICE AND WAITED FOR THE TOW TRUCK TO ARRIVE. OUR MECHANIC SAID THAT THERE WAS NO OUTSIDE CAUSE FOR THE WIRING TO CATCH FIRE. NOTHING WAS TOUCHING THE WIRING, NO WIRES WERE EXPOSED, THE WIRING BUNDLE WAS NOT RUBBING UP AGAINST ANYTHING, AND THE WIRING WAS IN ITS ORIGINAL WRAPPED, BUNDLED LOOM. HE SAID THAT THERE WAS NO OTHER CAUSE FOR THIS FIRE EXCEPT THE IGNITION RESISTOR CAPACITOR WAS DEFECTIVE FROM THE FACTORY, AND THAT IT FAILED, GOT HOT, AND BURST INTO FLAMES. HE TOLD ME TO REPORT THIS INCIDENT TO NHTSA AS A DEFECT IN THIS CAR'S WIRING SYSTEM. (I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW, HAVE NEVER HAD ANY WORK DONE ON ANY WIRING, NOR THE IGNITION SYSTEM, EXCEPT TUNE-UPS. THE LAST TUNE-UP WAS DONE ON 12/15/1999, AND THE ONLY THING DONE WAS NEW SPARK PLUGS, NEW DISTRIBUTOR CAP & ROTOR, AND NEW PCV VALVE INSTALLED. THE WIRING HAS NEVER BEEN TOUCHED, AND HAD NO LOGICAL REASON TO BURST INTO FLAMES EXCEPT FOR A FACTORY DEFECT IN THE WIRING IGNITION RESISTOR CAPACITOR, AS MY MECHANIC HAS STATED, IN A LETTER TO NISSAN MOTOR CORP., P.O. BOX 191, GARDENA, CA., 90248.) NISSAN HAS AGREED TO PAY HALF OF MY REPAIR COSTS, SINCE MY CAR'S 3-YR WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. THEY SHOULD PAY THE WHOLE COST, BECAUSE THIS PART SHOULD'VE NEVER FAILED. I FILED A FIRE REPORT WITH THEM, FILE NO. CA3175439. *AK
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-08-03
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JN1EB31P1NU
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: INITIALLY, I THOUGHT THIS WAS AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. BUT EVER SINCE THE INVESTIGATION INTO BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE BEGAN, I HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT WHAT *COULD* HAVE HAPPENED TO MY WIFE. SHE WAS DRIVING THE CAR THE DAY THE TIRE SEPARATED, AND FORTUNATELY, IT WAS NOT ON THE FRONT AXLE. MY BELIEF NOW, IN LIGHT OF THIS RECENT DEVELOPMENT, IS THAT THEY HAVE BEEN HIDING INFORMATION FOR QUITE A LONG TIME.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 17570R13 )
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-08-03
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JN1EB31P1NU
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: INITIALLY, I THOUGHT THIS WAS AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. BUT EVER SINCE THE INVESTIGATION INTO BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE BEGAN, I HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT WHAT *COULD* HAVE HAPPENED TO MY WIFE. SHE WAS DRIVING THE CAR THE DAY THE TIRE SEPARATED, AND FORTUNATELY, IT WAS NOT ON THE FRONT AXLE. MY BELIEF NOW, IN LIGHT OF THIS RECENT DEVELOPMENT, IS THAT THEY HAVE BEEN HIDING INFORMATION FOR QUITE A LONG TIME.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 17570R13 )
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-06-12
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JN1EB31P5NU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: ON 6/12/2000, WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 1992 NISSAN SENTRA OUT OF HER COMPANY'S PARKING LOT, AT 5 MPH, AN ODOR STARTED COMING INTO THE CAR THROUGH ITS AIR VENT. ONE MINUTE LATER, SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HOOD. WITHIN 3 MINUTES, SHE VERY QUICKLY DROVE BACK TO HER OFFICE, RAISED THE CAR'S HOOD, AND FOUND THE IGNITION WIRING ON FIRE. SHE DUMPED WATER ON THE FIRE AND PUT IT OUT. SHE THEN CALLED THE FIRE DEPT. TO COME AND MAKE SURE THE FIRE WAS OUT. THE FIRE DEPT. AND POLICE BOTH SHOWED UP. THEY INSTRUCTED HER TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO OUR AUTO REPAIR SHOP, AND NOT TO TURN ON THE IGNITION SWITCH. WE DID AS THEY INSTRUCTED. I CAME TO HER OFFICE AND WAITED FOR THE TOW TRUCK TO ARRIVE. OUR MECHANIC SAID THAT THERE WAS NO OUTSIDE CAUSE FOR THE WIRING TO CATCH FIRE. NOTHING WAS TOUCHING THE WIRING, NO WIRES WERE EXPOSED, THE WIRING BUNDLE WAS NOT RUBBING UP AGAINST ANYTHING, AND THE WIRING WAS IN ITS ORIGINAL WRAPPED, BUNDLED LOOM. HE SAID THAT THERE WAS NO OTHER CAUSE FOR THIS FIRE EXCEPT THE IGNITION RESISTOR CAPACITOR WAS DEFECTIVE FROM THE FACTORY, AND THAT IT FAILED, GOT HOT, AND BURST INTO FLAMES. HE TOLD ME TO REPORT THIS CAR FIRE TO NHTSA AS A DEFECT IN THIS CAR'S WIRING SYSTEM. (I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW, HAVE NEVER HAD ANY WORK DONE ON ANY WIRING, NOR THE IGNITION SYSTEM, EXCEPT TUNE-UPS. THE LAST TUNE-UP WAS DONE ON 12/15/1999, AND THE ONLY THING DONE WAS NEW SPARK PLUGS, NEW DISTRIBUTOR CAP & ROTOR, AND NEW PCV VALVE INSTALLED. THE WIRING HAS NEVER BEEN TOUCHED, AND HAD NO LOGICAL REASON TO BURST INTO FLAMES, EXCEPT FOR A FACTORY DEFECT IN THE WIRING IGNITION RESISTOR CAPACITOR, AS MY MECHANIC HAS STATED, IN A LETTER TO NISSAN MOTOR CORP., P.O. BOX 191, GARDENA, CA., 90248.) NISSAN HAS AGREED TO PAY HALF OF MY REPAIR COSTS, SINCE MY CAR'S 3-YR WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. THEY SHOULD PAY THE WHOLE COST, BECAUSE THIS PART SHOULD'VE NEVER FAILED. I FILED A FIRE REPORT WITH THEM, FILE NO. CA3175439. *AK
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THE MOTORBELT FAILED ON BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE. *MJS
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-07-05
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1N4EB32AXNC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 50MPH & ANOTHER CUT THE CONSUMER OFF. CONSUMER RAN ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE EMBANKMENT & RAND HEAD-ON INTO A TREE. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. CONSUMER IS TRYING TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER.*AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1N4EB32A7NC
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: PAINT IS FADING,WAS INFORMED THAT THE MANUFAUTER USED BAD PRIMER, THE PROBLEM IS CALLED DELAMINATION. WAS ALSO INFORMED THE GM HAS REPAINTED CARS BUT NISSAN ISSUED NO SUCH RECALL. AS IT STANDS RIGHT NOW, I HAVE NO TRADE IN VALUE FOR MY CAR WHICH SHOULD. NO SAFETY DEFECT INDICATED IN SUMMARY. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-02-27
- VIN: JN1B31PXNU1
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING ON ROAD AND MAKING A SHARP TURN OR SLOWING DOWN, VEHICLE WILL JUST CUT OFF, OR MAKE A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING, THEN SOUND STOPS. IF SITTING AT A RED LIGHT OR AT STOP SIGN, IT VIBRATES VERY BADLY. TOOK IT TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. . DEALER WAS TOLD THAT VEHICLE HAS A BAD INJECTOR INSIDE THE THIRD CYLINDER. *AK
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-01-01
- VIN: 1N4GB32A4NC
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WITHOUT WARNING THE 5TH GEAR "POPS"OUT OF GEAR AND INTO NEUTRAL, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO REV. THIS FIRST HAPPENED TO ME WHEN I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMTELY 60 M.P.H., WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-11-14
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JN1EB31P4NU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THIS WIRING HARNESS APPEARED FAULTY FROM THE FACTORY, AND IT TOOK 44000 MILES FOR IT TO RUB THROUGH AND SHORT OUT THE WIRING, CAUSING THE FIRE AND ENGINE STOPPAGE. *AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-11-01
- VIN: JN1EB31P2NU
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THE TRANSMISSION WON'T UPSHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1N4EB31P5NC
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WHEN WARMING UP IN THE MORNING IT CUTS OUT AND I WOULD HAVE TO PUMP IT SEVERAL TIMES TO GET IT RUNNING. I WAS AT A BUSY INTERSECTION AND I STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR AND IT DIED ALMOST IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. THIS HAPPEN TO MY WIFE ALSO.*AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-02-20
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING IN 5TH GEAR AT APPROXIMATELY 65-70 MPH,TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTED. HIGH PITCHED WHINING OCCURRED. TRANSMISSION STARTED LEAKING FLUID. SEAL IS BROKEN. UNSURE IF TRANS HAS OTHER PROBLEMS. ONLY 53000 MILES ON CAR! ANY HELP?
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1N4EB31P2NC
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF WATER FOUND IN TRUNK. NO LEAKS ARE APPARENT. THERE ARE OPENINGS THAT THE REAR SEATBELTS GO THROUGH. THROUGH THESE OPENINGS A TRAIL OF WATER/DIRT ARE APPARENT. IT SEEMS THAT THE WATER IS GETTING IN THROUGH THIS AREA. WHETHER IT IS COMING DOWN THROUGH THE REAR WINDOW SEAL OR UP FROM BELOW IS INDETERMINABLE BY ME. THE PLUGS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE TRUNK TO RELEASE THE WATER, BUT THIS IS NOT A CORRECTION OF THE PROBLEM ONLY A TEMPORARY SOLUTION. *AK
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Positive 1992 Nissan Sentra car reviews
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I bought this car from a coworker for a few hundred dollars. It's been very reliable so far, despite the high mileage. I haven't noticed any leaks or strange noises. It's clean, quick, and gets good gas mileage for a high mileage vehicle. I would definitely recommend it, especially if you're looking for a worthy substitute for a Honda. I'm glad I bought it and I'm looking forward to many happy miles!
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I bought this car from my dad in 1998. Since then, we have only had to replace a few routine parts such as the exhaust, spark plugs and wires, fuel injector, and alternator (which was my fault due to my participation in car audio competitions). The total cost of these replacements was less than $300. In my experience, Nissan vehicles are the most reliable cars on the market for the price. I also own a Nissan 300ZX. Have you ever owned a Nissan? I highly recommend them!
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This car is so reliable! My wife bought it in 1999 with 72,000 miles and now, in 2006, it has 190,000 miles and still runs like a charm. The gas mileage is amazing, and while it may not be the sportiest car out there, the engine is strong enough to handle anything you need. And while the rear seating is a bit small, it's perfect for car seats.
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I absolutely love my 1992 Nissan Sentra! I bought it used with 96,000 miles on it and it has been the best car I have ever owned. Even with over 225,000 miles on it, it still runs like a dream. I have only had to replace the fuel pump twice and the alternator once. Recently, I had to replace the CV joint on one side and I am planning to replace the other side soon. The A/C still blows cold and everything works perfectly, except for the cassette player. It is incredibly responsive and handles the road like a pro. I can even travel at 90 MPH all day long! The only minor issue is that it occasionally requires a quart of oil between changes, which I do every 5,000 miles.
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Hey there! I wanted to share my experience with this amazing car I bought from a co-worker before heading off to college. It had about 60,000 miles on it, but it ran like a dream! It's super easy on gas, getting about 34 mpg on the highway and 28 mpg in the city. I found it to be incredibly reliable and perfect for anyone who likes to do their own maintenance. I even changed the alternator, thermostat, and plugs myself! As long as you keep up with regular oil changes, the timing chain should be just fine. I still have the car, but I mainly use it for road trips now. Recently, I bought a Nissan Frontier, which is just as reliable. Thanks for listening to my story!
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Spencer Schmeler 2024-10-18
I bought this car from my girlfriend a few years ago because I needed a fuel-efficient car for commuting to and from work (Jeep was way too thirsty for gas!). The car has a total of 235,000 miles. Although it has a little rust and a big dent on the right front panel passenger side, it has proven to be very reliable and great on gas. There are some minor issues with the car, such as a hard shift from 1st gear to 2nd gear, and oil leaks (which can be fixed). Overall, it's been a great car for me!
Leone Baumbach 2024-03-07
You can always count on our transportation to be extremely dependable and economical.