Complaints
74
Crashes
19
Fires
0
Injuries
16
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Nissan Sentra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#19 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Avg mileage:54,608 mi
Crash-related:1
#26 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Crash-related:6
#35 complaints
TIRES
Avg mileage:116,216 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Nissan Sentra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 9 | 1 | — | 54,608 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 6 | 6 | — | — | |
| TIRES | 5 | — | — | 116,216 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 62,994 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 151,500 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 22,530 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| STEERING | 2 | 1 | — | 78,987 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | 101,108 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | 78,987 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | 31,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 78,987 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 69,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 72,900 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 1 | — | — | 72,900 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | — |
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