The 1991 Nissan Sentra has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,895,462 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the seat belts. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SEAT BELTS95V1030021995-05-242,730,462 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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…
SEAT BELTS91V0220001991-02-08165,000 affected
Defect
IMPROPER BELT GUIDE PERFORMANCE CAN CAUSE FRAYING OF THE SHOULDER SAFETY BELTS NEAR THE RETRACTOR.
Consequence
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.
Complaints by component
SEAT BELTS
7
2crashes2injuries1deaths
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
7
1crashes
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
6
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
5
2fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
4
4fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
2
1fires
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
2
2fires
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
2
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2
Total complaints77
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Fuel system hoses may fail unexpectedly, leading to liquid fuel (gasoline) leakage, and fire hazard. *tr”
“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 the mechanic determined that the clutch was faulty.”
“A failure of the electrical wiring harness caused an engine fire in my 1991 sentra. Quick action I was able to save the car from an entire loss which clearly points to where the fire started. Nissan didn't want to even look at unless they charged me 89 dollars for a diagnostic test. They could…”
“1.)on 11/20/2004, I "ricardo guerrero" drove my car (1991 nissan sentra se-r) to the auto repair shop khoa auto service, to replace front and rear brake pads and turn the rotors. I also requested the "front right" rotor to be replaced. When I received my car I felt the brake pedal slighty…”
“1.)on 11/20/2004, I "ricardo guerrero" drove my car (1991 nissan sentra se-r) to the auto repair shop khoa auto service, to replace front and rear brake pads and turn the rotors. I also requested the "front right" rotor to be replaced. When I received my car I felt the brake pedal slighty…”
“1.)on 11/20/2004, I "ricardo guerrero" drove my car (1991 nissan sentra se-r) to the auto repair shop khoa auto service, to replace front and rear brake pads and turn the rotors. I also requested the "front right" rotor to be replaced. When I received my car I felt the brake pedal slighty…”
“Driver and front passenger shoulder belts will not lock up, lap belt works as it should. Both seatbelts have been replaced by dealer, did not remedy the problem. *ak *yh”
“No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA95007 Opened 1995-03-10 · closed 1995-08-02
TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
InvestigationPE93101 Opened 1993-11-30 · closed 1994-03-31
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1991 Nissan Sentra as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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