CarRecallWatchThe 1987 Nissan Sentra has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (16 reports).
1987 Nissan Sentra recalls
Most common 1987 Nissan Sentra problems
Problem areas named in the 36 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 16 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
What owners report
WENT TO DEALER TO HAVE SEAT BELT BUTTONS REPLACED ACCORDING TO THE RECALL, BUT DEALER DID NOT HAVE PARTS AND THEY NEEDED TO BE ORDERED. OWNER WANTS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE WORK THAT SHE MISSED BECAUSE OF WAITING FOR CAR REPAIR.
ENGINE IDLE IS HIGH AFTER STARTING AND REMAINS HIGH AFTER ENGINE WARMS UP. IDLE IS ROUGH AT LOW RPM AND HESITANT UNDER A LOAD. CONSUMES MORE GAS THAN NORMAL, ABOUT 80 MILES A TANK LESS RANGE. MOLDING IS FALLING OFF ON BODY.
THE TRANSMISSION WOULD STALL FOR NO REASON. HAD VEHICLE TOWED. HAPPENED 3 YEARS LATER. WAS INFORMED THAT TORQUE CONVERTOR WAS PROBLEM. TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING FLUID. *AK
FUEL INJECTORS FAILED, RESULTING IN STALLING/RACING OF ENGINE.
WHILE AT CRUISE, THE ENGINE STARTED TO STALL. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL TO A SIDE OF FREEWAY, ENGINE CONTINUED TO LOSE POWER, FIRE ERRUPTED; ALSO REPLACED ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. *AK
1987 Nissan Sentra questions
Does the 1987 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1987 Nissan Sentra: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Nissan Sentra?
Based on 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (16), Power Train (7), Engine And Engine Cooling (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 1987 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.