1986 Nissan Sentra Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1986 Nissan Sentra has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Steering (2 reports).

0Recalls
6Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1986 Nissan Sentra recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1986 Nissan Sentra.

Most common 1986 Nissan Sentra problems

Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Steering2
Seat Belts2
Power Train1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Electrical System1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Structure1

What owners report

2000-04-05, Structure
CRACKS ON INNER SIDE OF CHANNEL ON PASSENGER'S SIDE, WHERE FRAME GOES OVER WHEEL, CAUSING PULLING TO THE RIGHT DURING ACCELERATION, AND SERVERE TURNING WHILE MAKING TURNS. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
2000-02-15, Electrical System
WHEN CAR GOES ABOUT 30 MILES CAR WILL START TO SPIT, AND CHOKE LIKE ITS OUT OF GAS. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS BAD COIL, AND THEY REPLACED IT. BUT PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN. TOOK TO ANOTHER DEALER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS A FUEL PUMP PROBLEM. REPLACED FUEL PUMP AND STILL HAD SAME PROBLEM. TOOK TO ANOTHER MECHANIC, AND HE SAID IT WAS A DISTRIBUTOR. *AK
1999-03-15, Power Train
TRANSMISSION LEAKS FLUID.
1998-03-09, Seat Belts
SHOULDER BELT FAILED TO LOCK DURING CRASH.
1995-02-23, Seat Belts
PASSENGER SIDE LAP/SHOULDER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH. TT

1986 Nissan Sentra questions

Does the 1986 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1986 Nissan Sentra at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1986 Nissan Sentra?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (2), Seat Belts (2), Power Train (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1986 Nissan Sentra has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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