Complaints
158
Crashes
38
Fires
3
Injuries
52
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1995 Nissan Sentra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#132 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:245,801 mi
Crash-related:23
#217 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:178,657 mi
Crash-related:3
#315 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
Crash-related:4
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1995 Nissan Sentra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 32 | 23 | — | 245,801 mi | |
| Airbags | 17 | 3 | — | 178,657 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 15 | 4 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 6 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Bumpers | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — |
Air Bags:Frontal
32
complaints
Crashes
23
Fires
—
Avg Miles
245,801
Airbags
17
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
178,657
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
15
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Bumpers
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1995 Nissan Sentra — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1995 Nissan Sentra reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1995 Nissan Sentra has 158 NHTSA complaints, 38 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Air Bags:Frontal with 32 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1995 Nissan Sentra?
Top reported problems: Air Bags:Frontal (32 complaints, avg 245,801 mi); Airbags (17 complaints, avg 178,657 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components (15 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1995 Nissan Sentra?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 222,506 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1995 Nissan Sentra?
NHTSA complaints for the 1995 Nissan Sentra include 38 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 52 injuries, and 2 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 1995 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1995 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 1995 Nissan Sentra?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
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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