1991 Nissan Sentra fuel system, gasoline problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1991 Nissan Sentra — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving vehicle caught on fire. Consumer experienced a strong smell and smoke from under the hood. She then pulled over, and the smoke errupted into flame. The vehicle was totaled. Fire department has advised consumer that fire was fuel related. *ak”
filed Aug 25, 2000
“While driving wiring within the fuel injection system caused a quarter of fuel to leak into engine piston and entire exhaust system, eventually causing the engine gaskets to blow. Please give any further details. *ak”
filed Mar 27, 2000
“Fuel system hoses may fail unexpectedly, leading to liquid fuel (gasoline) leakage, and fire hazard. *tr”
filed Jan 24, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Sentra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Sentra | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Sentra | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Sentra | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Sentra | 3 | 0% |
| 2012 Sentra | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Sentra | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 Sentra | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 Sentra | 9 | 8% |
| 2005 Sentra | 21 | 12% |
| 2004 Sentra | 25 | 13% |
| 2003 Sentra | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 Sentra | 6 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1991 Nissan Sentra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.