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
Tire Defects
Avg mileage:116,216 mi
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All Problems by Category
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 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | 116,216 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Concealment Devices | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| 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 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical System:Ignition
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,608
Air Bags:Frontal
6
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
116,216
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Concealment Devices
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Nissan Sentra — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Nissan Sentra reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1999 Nissan Sentra has 74 NHTSA complaints, 19 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical System:Ignition with 9 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Nissan Sentra?
Top reported problems: Electrical System:Ignition (9 complaints, avg 54,608 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (6 complaints); Tire Defects (5 complaints, avg 116,216 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Nissan Sentra?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 76,611 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Nissan Sentra?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Nissan Sentra include 19 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 16 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Nissan Sentra as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Nissan Sentra?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Sentra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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