Major Problems with 1999 Nissan Sentra Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 1999 Nissan Sentra

1999 Nissan Sentra VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 2

1999 Nissan Sentra ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Victims: 1 Mileage: 78987 miles

1999 Nissan Sentra DOOR Victims: 1

Browse 1999 Nissan Sentra complaints by category

Problems with IGNITION, FRONTAL and TIRES are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Nissan Sentra owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle completely lost power on highway and failed to restart. mechanic indicated failure with distributor. noted that he felt it	8 ~ 13652 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS accident did not involve another car. the car hit a barrier anf air bags failed to deploy. *ak...	6
TIRES the original tires shreaded on the inside & the front end had to be realligned. i noted that their have...	5 ~ 46486 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING car stopped without warning on highway while being driven in traffic. *jb...	4 ~ 75750 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM distributor cap failed. while driving at 35 mph vehicle stalled. dealership replaced the distributor wires and plugs. however problem recurred....	4 ~ 31497 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the engine revolution goes from 1000 to 8000 suddenly and so the speed translated 0 to 120 mph consumer was...	4
FRONT > SUSPENSION identical wear on both front tires inside worn to cord - while at dealership met another customer with exact same	3
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 1999 nissan sentra. the contact stated that the brake lines were corroded and the check...	2
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY consumer states that while driving in a heavy rain storm windsheild wiper stop working. resulting in poor visibility. almost causing	2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING air conditioner sends water into the rugs inside the car. once i intended to manipulate one of the air controls...	2 ~ 11265 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE traveling on freeway at approx. 20-25 mph. in stop and go traffic approx. 4pm. the car in front of me...	2
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC traveling on freeway at approx. 20-25 mph. in stop and go traffic approx. 4pm. the car in front of me...	2
TREAD/BELT > TIRES consumer states steering wheel shakes at certain speeds and front end seems floaty consumer was advised by technician everything was...	2 ~ 77716 miles
STEERING while driving at 35-40 mph driver lost control of vehicle hit a stone wall and then rolled over on its	2 ~ 39494 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 1999 nissan sentra. the contact stated that the brake lines were corroded and the check...	1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 1999 nissan sentra. the contact stated an excessive amount of fuel would overflow from the...	1 ~ 69000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the fuel filler tank/hose on my father's 1999 nissan sentra must be replaced. however the part is not available form...	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC braking system failed to fully function. when i pressed the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle slowed. however as...	1 ~ 101108 miles
AIR BAGS braking system failed to fully function. when i pressed the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle slowed. however as...	1 ~ 101108 miles
CONCEALMENT DEVICES > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the plastic headlights on my 1999 nissan are opaque. the light output is diminished at least 40%. the dealer wants...	1
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN i was driving at night when i noticed that my clutch had a little more "play" in the pedal than...	1 ~ 72900 miles
PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN i was driving at night when i noticed that my clutch had a little more "play" in the pedal than...	1 ~ 72900 miles
SUSPENSION while driving 55 mph steering wheel vibrated. *ak...	1
LINKAGES > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY on my 1999 nissan sentra 1.6l it appears that i am having the same problems with the wiper linkage assembly...	1
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT i have a '97 & '99 nissan sentra gxe & both have suffered the same ac problem - the auxiliary...	1 ~ 31000 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN car is vibrating and shaking in the front end replaced set of tires then the new tires were being damaged...	1
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i had just entered a 3-lane highway and was driving 25-30 mph in the rain at night when the engine...	1 ~ 78987 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING i had just entered a 3-lane highway and was driving 25-30 mph in the rain at night when the engine...	1 ~ 78987 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i had just entered a 3-lane highway and was driving 25-30 mph in the rain at night when the engine...	1 ~ 78987 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer state that while driving and no warning the master brake cylinder is linking fluid cause extended stopping distance. dealer	1
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN the consumer stated the transmission slipping from 1st to 4th gear. dealer notified.*ak vehicle failed due to a worn our...	1
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS while driving 20-25 mph another vehicle hit left front airbag deployed but driver seatbelt buckle released. consumer suffered neck injuries	1
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE fuel filler metal flap became loose and fell into the fuel filler tube causing an obstruction that prevents gasoline from...	1
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING traveling on freeway at approx. 20-25 mph. in stop and go traffic approx. 4pm. the car in front of me...	1
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the stopping distance for this sub-compact at 30 mph is exorbitant. my accident was the result of running out of...	1
SEATS the fron seats when moved all the way back will not move forward. the dealer said take it apart and...	1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i strongly believe the odometer was tampered with on this vehicle. when i purchased it with 16865 miles-the day after...	1
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the clutch and foot rest was designed too close together consumer attempted to down shift and inadvertently hit the foot	1
RACK AND PINION > STEERING vehicle leaking oil. vehicle was serviced. technician stated that rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced. please provide further	1
HUB > WHEELS rear hub froze to the wheel. when removing wheel to place spare on rear hub came off with wheel. dealr	1

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