Complaints
77
Crashes
10
Fires
11
Injuries
8
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1991 Nissan Sentra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#17 complaints
Seat Belt Issues
Crash-related:2
#27 complaints
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Crash-related:1
#36 complaints
Automatic Transmission
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 Nissan Sentra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 5 | — | 2 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 4 | — | 4 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Warning Light/Devices | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 1 | — | — | — |
Seat Belt Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Child Seat
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking Brake:Conventional
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Warning Light/Devices
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1991 Nissan Sentra — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1991 Nissan Sentra reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1991 Nissan Sentra has 77 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seat Belt Issues with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1991 Nissan Sentra?
Top reported problems: Seat Belt Issues (7 complaints); Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly (7 complaints); Automatic Transmission (6 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1991 Nissan Sentra?
NHTSA complaints for the 1991 Nissan Sentra include 10 crash-related reports, 11 fire reports, 8 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1991 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1991 Nissan Sentra as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1991 Nissan Sentra?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Sentra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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