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1991 Nissan Sentra Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 1991 Nissan Sentra, and owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
63
owner complaints to NHTSA
8 / 10
complaints citing a crash / fire
23–29
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 1991 Nissan Sentra

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Buckle assembly (seat belts)

    NHTSA 95V103002 Reported 2,730,462 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    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.

    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…

  2. Seat belts

    NHTSA 91V022000 Reported 165,000 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Improper belt guide performance can cause fraying of the shoulder safety belts near the retractor.

    Remedy: Modify the safety belt guides to prevent fraying; and or replace retractor assembly if fraying is present.

63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1991 Nissan Sentra have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA; 8 describe a crash and 10 describe a fire. Reports cite 6 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 147,724 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 19 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Fuel system hoses may fail unexpectedly, leading to liquid fuel (gasoline) leakage, and fire hazard. *tr”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 24, 2012 · Fuel system, gasoline

“Dt*: the contact stated while stopped at an intersection, the transmission became stuck. The clutch appeared loose and the gears would not engage. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 29, 2006 · Power train

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1991 Nissan Sentra. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined23–29 mpg
City / Highway20–25 / 27–35
FuelRegular
EPA classSubcompact Cars
Engine4 cyl, 1.6/2 L
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd; Automatic 4-spd; Manual 4-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Nissan Sentra model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Nissan Sentra model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1982 Nissan Sentra11
1983 Nissan Sentra11
1984 Nissan Sentra03
1985 Nissan Sentra06
1986 Nissan Sentra06
1987 Nissan Sentra136
1988 Nissan Sentra137
1989 Nissan Sentra141
1990 Nissan Sentra239
1991 Nissan Sentra263
1992 Nissan Sentra062
1993 Nissan Sentra058
1994 Nissan Sentra099
1995 Nissan Sentra3117
1996 Nissan Sentra3141
1997 Nissan Sentra3108
1998 Nissan Sentra158
1999 Nissan Sentra059
2000 Nissan Sentra6171
2001 Nissan Sentra7236
2002 Nissan Sentra10304
2003 Nissan Sentra7180
2004 Nissan Sentra4197
2005 Nissan Sentra5170
2006 Nissan Sentra5116
2007 Nissan Sentra1154
2008 Nissan Sentra3167
2009 Nissan Sentra155
2010 Nissan Sentra3144
2011 Nissan Sentra2142
2012 Nissan Sentra0180
2013 Nissan Sentra6638
2014 Nissan Sentra5380
2015 Nissan Sentra3351
2016 Nissan Sentra6270
2017 Nissan Sentra3231
2018 Nissan Sentra2185
2019 Nissan Sentra2222
2020 Nissan Sentra4206
2021 Nissan Sentra3132
2022 Nissan Sentra281
2023 Nissan Sentra120
2024 Nissan Sentra341
2025 Nissan Sentra430
2026 Nissan Sentra116

Checking a specific 1991 Nissan Sentra

How do I know if my 1991 Nissan Sentra has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1991 Nissan Sentra; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Nissan dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 91V022000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Nissan models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.