Nissan Sentra 1988
Model Sentra made in 1988 by Nissan got 41 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment and tires. The car had one investigation (seat belts). There was one recall concerning seat belts . The car has one 1.6l engine.
Model 1988
| 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 | 26/29/27 | 29/37/32 | Regular | $ 555 | 3 | 870828 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 29/36/32 | 32/46/37 | Regular | $ 468 | 3 | 870828 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 26/29/27 | 29/37/32 | Regular | $ 555 | 4 | 870828 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 29/35/32 | 32/45/37 | Regular | $ 468 | 4 | 870828 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 29/36/32 | 32/46/37 | Regular | $ 468 | 4 | 870828 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 26/28/27 | 29/36/32 | Regular | $ 555 | 7 | 870828 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 28/35/31 | 31/45/36 | Regular | $ 484 | 7 | 870828 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 25/29/27 | 27/38/31 | Regular | $ 555 | 7 | 870828 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V103002 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 08/01/1986 to 07/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 2730462 | 09/29/1995 | ODI | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/24/1995 | 05/24/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. the latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. if either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: passenger, multi-purpose vehicles and light duty trucks equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA95007 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/10/1995 | 08/02/1995 | TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE | 95V103002 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 01/01/1994 | 1 | 05/01/1988 | |
| Fusible link shorted out, causing brake lights to fail. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 08/27/1995 | 1 | ||
| Experienced underhood fire, no unusual problems prior to the fire. insurance adjuster claimed it was an electrical fire. kt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/02/2000 | 10 | ||
| Fuel and temperature gauge works once a month, then fails. *et | |||
| 10/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Temperature guage works intermittently. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/21/1995 | 1 | ||
| Radiator drain valve breaks off, resulting in loss 0f coolant. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 2 | 02/01/2000 | ||
| Engine is costing too much to fix. the head was replaced, but stil not working.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Crankshaft penetrated engine, causing failure. | |||
| 12/12/1995 | |||
| Vehicle's rocker arm shaft has broken twice. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 06/07/1998 | 1 | ||
| Engine fire. | |||
| 09/04/1998 | 1 | 09/01/1988 | |
| Checked oil and filled up the oil holder, 200 mile in the trip a loud clanking sound was heard under the hood, lost power, no restart, after opening the hood smoke was everywhere, technician revealed that the engine simply burst for lack of oil, no indicator light came on. | |||
| Purchased car used, there is crack in the engine . please describe .*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 05/09/1999 | 1 | ||
| A failure in either of the two rubber or neoprene hoses in the air injection system will allow exhaust gases to backflow and cause a fire. if the lower hose breaks the distributer and wiring will ignite. a failure at the air intake reed system could possibly ignite it as it is non- metal. additionally if the vehicle is being worked on without the air cleaner assembly on the car exhaust will backflow out of the air injection tube and ignite the non metallic portions of the hose. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Fuel line leak resulted in fire. *aw | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 11/30/1997 | |||
| The consumer has been experiencing problems with fuel tank. fuel tank leaks fuel. the manufacturer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 1 | 12/01/1994 | ||
| Fuel line leaks. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/30/1997 | |||
| The consumer has been experiencing problems with fuel tank. fuel tank leaks fuel. the manufacturer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 01/02/2000 | 10 | ||
| Fuel and temperature gauge works once a month, then fails. *et | |||
| 10/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Fuel guage works intermittently. *dsh | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 1988 nissan sentra insurance claim for repair. *ts *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 2 | 09/12/1992 | |
| Automatic transmission failure. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| 02/10/1992 | 3 | 12/18/1990 | |
| Right cv joint broke off/went into transmission, causing accident. | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 04/06/1997 | |||
| While driving 35 mph the defective driver's seat belt tightened and then broke in half at the lap and shoulder belt connection, causing injuries to head, neck and body. *ak | |||
| 02/20/1995 | |||
| During frontal impact at speeds of 35mph, the driver's side seat belt did not lock until after consumer hit steering wheel. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| 09/11/1998 | 1 | 01/29/1996 | |
| Vehicle was at rest, hit from rear, driver's seat belt did not restrain driver. driver's head hit windshield. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 11/01/1992 | 1 | ||
| Seat belts failed prior to recall notice resulting in failure during accident causing injury to the driver. | |||
| 11/01/1992 | 1 | ||
| Front seat belt failed prior to recall, causing injury in accident. *sd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/16/1996 | |||
| During a front impact accident, at 30 mph, the rear center seat belt did not stay locked in place., it disconnected upon impact.*ak | |||
| 05/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| The passenger side seat belt buckle is broke. tt | |||
| 04/12/1995 | 1 | ||
| The middle rear seatbelt and the one behind the drivers seat do not latch at all. tt | |||
| 5 | |||
| The front passenger side seat belt buckle wouldn't lock . *ak | |||
| The rear driver side seat belt buckle will not lock . tt | |||
| 04/18/1995 | |||
| Passengers side seat buckle will not latch for proper restraint. please describe details. tt | |||
| 06/15/1990 | |||
| Takata seat belts, tk521: plastic on seat belt cracked; pieces fell inside; buckle jammed. tt | |||
| 01/15/1995 | 1 | ||
| A portion of the drivers seat belt release button broke off and fell into mechanism, jamming it up so it would not release. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1993 | |||
| Takata seatbelts failure, replaced driver side seatbelt buckle chipped and malfunction. tt | |||
| 01/13/1993 | 2 | ||
| Part in buckle cracked mechanism would not release, causing front seat occupant to climb out of belt. tt | |||
| SEATS | |||
| While in an accident driver's seat callapsed, causing consumer to hold on to steering wheel. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 10/29/1993 | |||
| Driver bench back collapsed while driving at 55mph causing loss of vehicle control. back injuries. no accident. tt | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 06/01/1995 | |||
| Vehicle's rack and pinion steering has to be replaced, ball joints also needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 06/24/2008 | 122487 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 10/25/1997 | 1 | 09/28/1998 | |
| Accelerator stuck. | |||