1988 Nissan Sentra vs 1989 Nissan Sentra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1988 Nissan Sentra | 1989 Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 37 | 41 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 3 | 3 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–28 | 21–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Sentra | Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 15 | 22 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 9 |
| Suspension | 1 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 1 |
| Seats | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 0 |
1988 Nissan Sentra
1989 Nissan Sentra
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.