1993 Nissan Sentra: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 58 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (20% of complaints).
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0
recalls
58
owner complaints
2
fire reports
100,000
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Among the quietest Sentra years (#36 of 37 by complaints, age-adjusted)No recall campaignsProblems tend to appear late (median 100,000 mi)Weak spot: power train (20%)2 fire reports
Common problems
Computed from 58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)20% · 11 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)13% · 7 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)9% · 5 complaints
Seat Belts9% · 5 complaints
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)9% · 5 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline (fuel pump, tank, lines)7% · 4 complaints
“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 nissan sentra. The contact stated when the cup holder is occupied; the cup would rest against the hazard light switch causing the directional lights to malfunction. The manufacturer was contacted but did not provide any further assistance. The failure mileage was 67,000 and the current mileage was 67,540.”Owner report · Structure · Apr 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 nissan sentra. While the vehicle was parked, the contact shifted into park and the shifter moved to neutral. She was finally able to shift into park after another attempt. The shifter would not lock when in the drive position. The failure occurred daily. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 24,500. The current mileage was approximately 25,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2010
“Manual five speed transmission; fifth gear (shifter stick) continuously pops-out. Fifth gear inoperable. This situation is all too common with this vehicle and nissan corporation should finally take full responsibility for this common defect. *jb”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 2007
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“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 nissan sentra. The contact stated that there was a massive fuel leak coming from the fuel line. Whenever he fills up the fuel tank, gasoline would leak from the filler tube connection tank. The overflow tube was previously repaired to correct the failure; however, the fuel continued to leak. In addition, the air bag warning indicator continued to illuminate on the instrument panel. The indicator made a series of four beeping sounds and remain lit for 15 minutes while continuing to beep. The failure mileage was 63,000 and current mileage was 95,000.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Aug 2006
“Uniroyal tiger paw touring tr tire 185/60/14. The tire is starting to develop splits 1 1/2 inches below the top off the tire on the sidewall.there are splits 6 inches in length. I bought these tires in january 2003. Currently there is 24,000 miles on the tires. I believe if the tire isnt replaced soon it was cause a dangerous blowout. I dont know how long the tire has been like this,I noticed when I was checking air pressure. This isnt a road hazard issue. I have never hit anything to cause the tire to do this. I also believe the tread will seperate from the casing. *ak”Owner report · Tires · Jul 2004
“While driving on the turnpike consumer lost control of the vehicle when the tire blew out. Pulled off the highway, and discovered that tire tread peeled down to the wheel. The metal on the wheel was visible. Vehicle was driven on the metal to sam's club, where the tire was originally purchased. Damage was caused to the front of the vehicle and the passenger tire. Sam's personnel advised consumer to call b.f.goodrich since there was a recall on the tire. Consumer paid for two new front tires, called manufacturer, and was told to send the tire receipt along with two estimates. A decision will be made for reimbursement. The tire will be sent back to consumer. *ak”Owner report · Tires · Jun 2004
“Consumer was concerned that the vehicle didn't have a buckle to the seat belt. Please fill in additional information. Dealer was made aware of the problem. *ph”Owner report · Seat Belts · Aug 2003
“Rt. Front coil spring broke. I thought it was normal wear and tear until I read, on this website, that it has happened to others.*ak”Owner report · Suspension · Jan 2003
“The front right firestone affinity touring t tire p18560r14, experienced tread separation, causing damage to the front end of the vehicle and causing driver to sustain injuries, firestone stated that it would take 6-8 weeks before they would even look into the matter. *slc”Owner report · Tires · Dec 2000
“This has happened many times before in the past 3 years that I have owned this car. I will be driving and for no reason the car cuts off. Sometimes I am driving uphill, sometimes on straight, flat road. I was almost rear-ended yesterday because for now reason, and no warning my car stops dead in it's tracks. All the engine fail lights come on, as if you were just starting the car in the morning. The car hasn't been driven for an extended period of time, meaning it's not overheated when this occurs. I have had a fuel injector replaced. Temperature sensors replaced more then once. Alternator was recently replaced and numerous batteries. Nothing corrects the problem.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Oct 2000
When filing, owners marked a crash in 8 of these complaints and injuries in 8 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1993 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
Cylinders4
FuelGasoline
Body stylesSedan/Saloon
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Is the 1993 Nissan Sentra reliable?
NHTSA has 58 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 Nissan Sentra. The most complained-about area is power train (20% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1993 Nissan Sentra problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 100,000 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.