1990 Nissan Sentra
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1990 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.
Improper belt guide performance can cause fraying of the shoulder safety belts near the retractor.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The fraying of the shoulder safety belt webbing can causeimproper retraction of the belt, which would lead to inadequate protection ofseat occupant during a sudden stop or accident, and could result in increasedrisk of injury.
Remedy
Modify the safety belt guides to prevent fraying; and or replace retractor assembly if fraying IS present.
Owner complaints
39 complaints6 involved a crash3 involved a fire10 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Consumer stated vehicle had a faulty transmission, vehicle leaked oil and transmission fluid. Consumer contacted the dealer. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
While vehicle was parked or while driving it was leaking transmission fluid. this caused the transmission to shift hard and rough. Consumer was able to drive to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Both front seat belts are frayed around the retractor.*ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Middle seatbelt on backseat will not buckle up. two rear outside buckles will only work intermittently.*ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Without warning consumer IS unable to hook driver lap seatbelt, the metal piece goes in but will not hook. *jb
- Suspension › Rear
Car went to sears for four new tires and alignment, mechanic replaced ball joints prior to alignment, while aligning rear left toe cam bolt snapped, sent 16YR old home with vehicle until part arrives in day or two.
- Tires
Left rear tire blewout and vehicle spun and rolled over, both passengers bruised, vehicle totaled (kelly springfield monarch t-p radial 175/70r13). nlm
- Suspension › Front · Tires
Consumer was traveling about 75 mph on highway and heard a banging noise. vehicle rolled and sprung forward. *ak tire failed. *yh
- Electrical system › Wiring › Rear compartment/trunk
I am curious if this IS preveleant problem, and if there was a recall on the part. No safety defect listed. *Ak
- Seat belts
Shoulder belt webbing failed. the webbing separated completely during a head on collision. for further information, contact mr. Marv sprinkman, motor carrier specialist, california highway patrol central division mait unit, (559)277-7250,case number cl-010-00. *ak
- Seat belts › Front · Seat belts › Front › Webbing
While driving at approximately, 35-40 mph vehicle hit a tree on the passenger's side. Seat belt system malfunctioned, causing the lap belt to break in half. But driver's lap belt was still buckled. shoulder belt got caught around the neck, causing the seat belt to cut through the driver's neck, and driver sustained serious injuries. please provide further information. *Ak
- Unknown or other
No summary.
- Suspension
Both axels cracked,replaced: dealer "sometimes they wear out."
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Radiator clogged,temp gauge did not read hot,engine melted,replaced
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Timing chain cover cracked, and oil leaked onto right front brake. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly · Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Seat belt buckle unhooks the belt by itself.
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Seat belt recall notice received, however dealership refused work on two separate occasions.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
While driving vehicle owner smelled gas fumes.owner then took vehicle to dealer, and was told that fuel injectors were faulty. Problem has been repaired. *ak *slc
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Oil leaks from the defective crankshaft seal onto pulley/drive belt and other parts of engine. There IS a danger of fire. Also, engine could seize, stranding vehicle in traffic. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Due to a design defect in the timing system the chain guard failed, plastic ended up in the engine, causing damage to the lifters.
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Seat belts fray.
- Power train › Manual transmission
Transmission failed.
- Seat belts
Recall related, 91v022, driver side lap/shoulder belt failed, did not retract, impact 12:00 position, speed 35mph. *ak
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
Due to a broken hinge on the driver side door , the door will not close. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Consumer had a lot of problems with brake rotors. *ak consumer states she no longer ownes vehicle and that she was deceived by the selling price of vehicle and IS till paying on vehicle that she does not have anymore.*jb
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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