1989 Nissan Sentra
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1989 Nissan Sentra. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner complaints
41 complaints6 involved a crash1 involved a fire4 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control
Car dies at stops.easily starts up again. Oxygen sensor has been changed but did not make a change. This IS a real hazard as traffic IS heavy. Mechanic has cleaned and checked but can not find problem. This started about six months ago.*ak
- Structure › Frame and members · Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
While driving vehicle would drift to the right. Taken vehicle to dealership,and mechanic indicated bushings had worn out excessively. also, welds had separated and caused t frame to crack on passenger's side. Mechanic gave no guarantee prblem will remain fixed.*ak
- Suspension › Front
Automobile jumped forward in lower gears. Consumer had an accident, but did not know whether the jumping was the cause. took automobile to dealer, and they did not know what was happening with the automobile. *ak
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Was going 30mph when accelerator went to the floor. Throttle stuck. Had both feet on brakes to slow down. Steered vehicle to parking lot. Turned vehicle off. Pushed into parking space. Have not been to dealer, but will be going. *ak*adj
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Seat belt failed prior to recall, resulting in injuries when seat belt failed during vehicle accident, consumer hit head on windshield. (95V103-002).
- Suspension
Due to the defective struts rear tires got bald 3 times. dealer replaced the struts. presently the vehicle experiences the same problem. cause unknown please provide details. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Whenever vehicle made a stop or was waiting at a red light the vehicle would cut off. Vehicle had to be put in park in order to start back up. Driver was killed in accident because vehicle stalled coming out of driveway. Vehicle was totaled. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Brake seals failed.
- Structure › Frame and members
Vehicle body contains stress fractures.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
The rear doors will not open from the outside. The problem has not been corrected. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Prior to receiving recall, passenager seatbelt failed, allowing passenager to be ejected out of the seatbelt.
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Seat belt failed after recall repairs.
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Seat belt failed in accident.
- Seats
During rear impact at speeds of 15 mph, the driver and passenger's side seat fall backwards onto the rear seat.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe · Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly · Tires · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
Tire blew out when crossing pothole.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Owner states that he received a recall notice for the release button on his seat belts , dealer repaired the problem but the day after he was involved in an accident, he notes that shoulder straps did not hold in place and driver hit steering wheel. *ak
- Electrical system › Horn · Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Seat belt latch broke prior to recall.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
The freeze plug corroded and the water ran out of the engine and caused the vehicle to stop while drivng on the highway. There was no warning of this. *ak ignition wires and parts were all melted and had to be replaced freeze plu had to be replaced.*jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Plastic chain on timing belt broke while driving, rendering the vehicle inoperative.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
Engine head melted due to defective fan sensor. *Sd
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Recall repairs on seatbelts refused due to not having received notification. *Dh
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt buckle plastic release button failed prior to recall. *Sd
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Plastic guide which regulates timing chain broke off/jammed, causing it to jump out of alignment. *Sd
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt buckle failed 2 times. *Sd
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
While driving the timing chain broke and caused the car to stall immediately in its tracks. Please describe. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Takata seat belt buckle failure
There is no summary currently available
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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