Complaints
76
Crashes
21
Fires
3
Injuries
20
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Nissan Sentra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#112 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Avg mileage:136,068 mi
Crash-related:11
#26 complaints
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Avg mileage:89,000 mi
#35 complaints
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Avg mileage:97,420 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Nissan Sentra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 12 | 11 | — | 136,068 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 6 | — | — | 89,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES | 5 | — | — | 97,420 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 158,810 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 102,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| TIRES | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 62,621 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | 1 | 115,513 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 | — | — | 83,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | 1 | 115,513 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 103,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 | — | — | 39,500 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 | — | — | 102,000 mi |
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