Nissan Sentra 1986
Model Sentra made in 1986 by Nissan got 10 consumer complains as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and equipment. The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.6l and 1.7l.
Model 1986
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 27/30/28 | 30/38/33 | Regular | $ 669 | 3 | 850829 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 31/38/34 | 35/49/40 | Regular | $ 551 | 3 | 850829 |
| ( 1.7L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 45/50/47 | 50/65/56 | D | $ 383 | 3 | 850829 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 27/30/28 | 30/38/33 | Regular | $ 669 | 7 | 850829 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 31/38/34 | 35/49/40 | Regular | $ 551 | 7 | 850829 |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod | 08/12/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod | 08/12/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||||
| NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod | 08/12/2009 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| NTB-09-129 | 11/17/2009 | 10032506 | Nissan: vent control valve replacement. when replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement procedure, refer to the appropriate section of the electronic service | 04/07/2010 | |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| NTB-09-101 | 09/29/2009 | 10031305 | Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. no models or model years listed. *pe | 01/04/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 02/15/1998 | |||
| When car goes about 30 miles car will start to spit, and choke like its out of gas. took to dealer, and they said it was bad coil, and they replaced it. but problem occurred again. took to another dealer, and they said it was a fuel pump problem. replaced fuel pump and still had same problem. took to another mechanic, and he said it was a distributor. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Cracked gasket. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 02/15/1998 | |||
| When car goes about 30 miles car will start to spit, and choke like its out of gas. took to dealer, and they said it was bad coil, and they replaced it. but problem occurred again. took to another dealer, and they said it was a fuel pump problem. replaced fuel pump and still had same problem. took to another mechanic, and he said it was a distributor. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 1 | |||
| Transmission leaks fluid. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/01/1994 | |||
| Passenger side lap/shoulder seat belt buckle will not latch. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 1 | |||
| Shoulder belt failed to lock during crash. | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 01/07/1995 | 1 | ||
| Owner noticed play in steering. four bolt mounts that hold rack and pinion/main gear box are unscrewing. tt | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 01/07/1995 | 1 | ||
| Owner noticed play in steering. 4 bolt mounts that hold rack and pinion steering/main gear box were unscrewed 3/8 of an inch. | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 03/03/2000 | |||
| Cracks on inner side of channel on passenger's side, where frame goes over wheel, causing pulling to the right during acceleration, and servere turning while making turns. dealer notified. *ak | |||