1986 Nissan Sentra
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
6 complaints1 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Structure › Frame and members
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
- Electrical system › Ignition · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
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 · Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission leaks fluid.
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Shoulder belt failed to lock during crash.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Passenger side lap/shoulder seat belt buckle will not latch. tt
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion) · Steering › Rack and pinion
Owner noticed play in steering. Four bolt mounts that hold rack and pinion/main gear box are unscrewing. tt
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.
- 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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