1995 Nissan Sentra Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sentra years
- Fewer complaints than other years 22nd of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Nissan Sentra. That ranks 22nd out of 32 Sentra model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (46 complaints, 39%), typically at around 178,657 miles. Complaints mention 26 crashes, 3 fires, 36 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 117owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 26complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Nissan Sentra problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 46 | 39% | 178,657 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 24 | 21% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 12 | 10% | 138,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 7% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 3% | 177,988 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Nissan Sentra recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:front:springs:coil springs
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front coil springs may not have sufficient corrosion resistance in areas of the country where significant amounts of de-icing salts are applied to roads in the winter.
Risk: If a broken spring comes out of the lower seat, it could contact and puncture the tire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front coil spring.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Water can enter and displace the grease in the wiper arm linkage ball joint where the wiper linkage attaches to the wiper motor linkage.
Risk: This can result in gradual wear over a period of time inside the joint that could lead to the separation of the wiper linkage assembly from the wiper motor linkage at the ball joint. A loss of windshield wiper function can result in this separation occurs.
Fix: To prevent grease from being washed out of the joint, the dealers will modify by adding a water diversion seal that will prevent water from entering the windshield wiper linkage ball joint area.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: The anti-lock braking system (abs) hydraulic actuator was not properly purged of all air during the fill and evacuation process causing air bubbles to get into the brake system.
Risk: This condition can cause increased brake pedal travel and stopping distances.
Fix: Dealers will bleed the abs hydraulic actuator to remove any air bubbles in the brake system.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Corrision fatigue of front coil springs (SQ99018) — opened Jun 17, 1999, still open, led to recall 00V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Sense i bought the car the air bag light is blinking.with the airbag fuse in the indicator light blinks,with the fuse out it stays on solid.im not that familiar with how the air bag system works.it is a srs airbag system.what can i do to get the light to turn off and be assured the system is…
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 nissan sentra. The contact was driving approximately 60 mph in rainy weather conditions with the windshield wipers activated and suddenly the wipers failed to operate. The contact drove with caution to the side of the road and waited until the rain subsided; and then…
Bought four toyo z800 ultra tires as a set on march 22, 2003, when my 1995 nissan sentra gle had 134492 miles. Car was properly aligned, wheels properly balanced, and tires properly inflated at all times. Replaced one tire december 21, 2007 at 177988 miles; because of sidewall cracks and a thrown…
Nissan sentra car problem i have nissan sentra and had a problem on jan 9, 2008. My wife driving car and suddenly both airbag blow out and broke front windshield glass. After this incident i contacted nissan north america (1800nissan1) and submitted compliant (file# 6000221), after two week (jan…
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 nissan sentra. While driving 15 mph, the driver and passenger side air bags deployed without warning. No crash occurred. The vehicle came to a complete stop while the contact was still depressing the accelerator pedal and the engine was running. The vehicle filled up with…
Other Nissan Sentra years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sentra | 18 | 1 |
| 2025 Sentra | 31 | 4 |
| 2024 Sentra | 41 | 3 |
| 2023 Sentra | 20 | 1 |
| 2022 Sentra | 81 | 2 |
| 2021 Sentra | 132 | 3 |
| 2020 Sentra | 206 | 4 |
| 2019 Sentra | 222 | 2 |
| 2018 Sentra | 185 | 2 |
| 2017 Sentra | 231 | 3 |
| 2016 Sentra | 270 | 6 |
| 2015 Sentra | 351 | 3 |
| 2014 Sentra | 380 | 5 |
| 2013 Sentra | 638 | 6 |
| 2012 Sentra | 180 | 0 |
| 2011 Sentra | 142 | 2 |
| 2010 Sentra | 144 | 3 |
| 2009 Sentra | 55 | 1 |
| 2008 Sentra | 167 | 3 |
| 2007 Sentra | 154 | 1 |
| 2006 Sentra | 116 | 5 |
| 2005 Sentra | 170 | 5 |
| 2004 Sentra | 197 | 4 |
| 2003 Sentra | 180 | 7 |
| 2002 Sentra | 304 | 10 |
| 2001 Sentra | 236 | 7 |
| 2000 Sentra | 171 | 6 |
| 1999 Sentra | 59 | 0 |
| 1998 Sentra | 58 | 1 |
| 1997 Sentra | 108 | 3 |
| 1996 Sentra | 141 | 3 |
| 1995 | 117 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Nissan Sentra?
Owners most often report air bags, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 46 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Nissan Sentra?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Nissan Sentra a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sentra model years, the 1995 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.