1983 Nissan Sentra
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1983 Nissan Sentra. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1983 Nissan Sentra. Newest first.
The wiper blade may extend too far and catch on the radio antenna bracket. The connection of the wiper arm and the pivot could be damaged. The condition IS caused by an incorrect setting of the wiper arm height above the pivot.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, the wiper arm pivot will be replaced and the wiper stroke adjusted.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Rear seat belts fail to lock up when a sudden & quick movement occurs. When brakes are applied, seat belts remain in a limp position when being used. Will be taking vehicle to dealer to check. *Ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Seat failures
Summary:approximately sixty percent of the reports alleged a failure ormalfunction of the seat back assembly, twelve of which involved anaccident.the remaining forty percent of the reports alleged a failureor malfunction of the seat track assembly, six of which involved anaccident.===
- Seat failures
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- Stalling problems
Stalling problems
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10032506Nissan: 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 manuals (esm; when installing the new valve, do not add any lube to its o ring; for frontier (D40 series) only, install the protector listed in parts information. Includes 2005-09 frontier. Updated 12/8/10.
- 10031305Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light on/flashing. No models or model years listed. Updated on 08-11-2011.
- 10030165Nissan: 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 model years listed.
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