FaultScore

1995 Nissan Sentra brake problems

33 of the 158 complaints about the 1995 Nissan Sentra are about the braking system — 21% of everything reported for this model year.

F

33

Complaints

6

Crashes

0

Fires

5

Injuries

Exactly what failed

Foundation Components 15 45.5%
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip 6 18.2%
Pedals AND Linkages 4 12.1%
Master Cylinder 2 6.1%
ABS Warning Light 1 3.0%
Drum 1 3.0%
Vacuum 1 3.0%
Parking Brake 1 3.0%
Hoses, Lines/Piping, AND Fittings 1 3.0%
ABS Warning Light 1 3.0%

Brakes across every Nissan Sentra year

1991 10 1.8%
1993 12 2.2%
1994 21 3.8%
1995 33 6.0%
1996 11 2.0%
1997 16 2.9%
2000 12 2.2%
2001 24 4.4%
2004 11 2.0%
2005 12 2.2%
2007 21 3.8%
2008 21 3.8%
2009 10 1.8%
2011 14 2.6%
2013 97 17.7%
2014 36 6.6%
2015 18 3.3%
2016 21 3.8%
2017 22 4.0%
2018 40 7.3%
2019 38 6.9%
2020 25 4.6%
2021 24 4.4%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

Kansas City, KS

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

THE HEAT SHIELD OVER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER RUSTED PREMATURELY AND FELL OFF. THE DEALERS CLAIMED THIS PART WAS NOT ESSENTIAL AND NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. STILL CONCERNED ME. I ALSO HAVE HAD AN UNUSUAL HISTORY OF ELECTRICAL RELATED PROBLEMS, TO WIT: (1) POWER WINDOW SWITCH REPLACED TWICE; (2) INSTRUMENT LIGHT SWITCH; (3) FAN SWITCH; (4) ALTERNATOR, (5) BOTH ENGINE COOLING FANS. I THINK THERE IS A PRIMARY ELECTRICAL PROBLEM CAUSING ALL OF THESE FAILURES FROM THE TIME I GOT THE CAR, BUT THE DEALER SAYS THEY MUST BE COINCIDENCE. I NEVER RECEIVED ANY NOTIFICATION FOR THE RECALLS INVOLVING THE ANTILOCK BREAKS THAT I HAVE OR THE FRONT SPRINGS. I HAVE ALWAYS HAD ONE PROBLEM WITH ANTILOCK BREAKS THAT THEY HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSE. WHEN DRIVING ON ICE, IF I BECOME STUCK AND THE WHEELS SPIN ANY, THEN THE ANTILOCK BREAK LIGHT COMES ON AND WILL NOT GO OUT UNLESS I SHUT OFF THE MOTOR AND RESTART THE ENGINE. BOTH OF THESE ITEMS ARE LISTED HERE ON YOUR SITE. INCIDENT DATE IS ESTIMATED DATE FOR THE HEAT SHIELD. OTHER ITEMS WERE AT DIFFERENT TIMES.

NHTSA complaint #10052452 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Virginia Beach, VA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

WHEN ABS BRAKES ARE APPLIED PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 98V028000 DUE TO VIN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.

NHTSA complaint #895463 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Perth Amboy, NJ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

THERE WOULD BE A SNAPPING NOISE COMING FROM FUSE BOX WHENEVER BRAKES WERE APPLIED. FUSES HAVE BEEN CHANGED AT LEAST 6 TIMES, AND BRAKES WENT OUT EVERY 3 MONTHS. DEALER COULDN'T FIX PROBLEM.

NHTSA complaint #881400 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Durant, OK Crash 2 injured

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

AS PURCHASING MY CAR IN MARCH OF 2000 ..I WAS ENVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT 1 MONTH AFTER PURCHASE TO BRAKES FAILING HAD BEEN IN THE SHOP WHERE PURCHASED 2 TIMES THE SECOND TIME WHICH THEY KEPT FOR 1 WEEK SAID THE COULDNT GET THE ABS LIGHT TO COME ON IT NEVER GOES OFF... THE PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE THE BRAKES SQUEAK AND GET HOT TOOK IT TO THE SHOP IN DURANT THEY TOLD ME I HAD MAJOR TBRAKE TROUBLE TO CONTACT WHO I BOUGHT IT FROM SO I DID THE TOLD ME THEY DIDNT HAVE THE EQUIPMENT TO WORK ON NISSAN ABS BRAKES BUT THEY HAVE HAD IT IN TEH SHOP TWICE FOR THIS PROBLEM I TOOK MY CAR TO MIDWAY NISSAN IN SHERMAN TEXAS THEY FOUND THAT MY CAR HASMAIN BODY DAMAGE IN RIGHT LEG DOOR PILLAR, FRONT END ALSO BEARINGS ,SPEED SENSORS, WIRE HARNESS.NEEDS GLASSAND SEAL FOR SUN ROOF ,NEEDS 2 SPEED SENSORSANS NEEDS NEW MODULES,AND 4 WARPED ROTORS .I HAVE A PROMISARY NOTE SIGNED BY THEM STATEING THE WOULD FIX MY ABS LIGHT ANS SUNROOF .....I FEEL LIKE THIS CAR IS A SAFETY HAZARD THE MACHANICS TOLD ME IT WAS A VERY UNSAFE VEHICLE ......

NHTSA complaint #729218 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Houston, TX

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN COMING TO A STOP. ALSO, WHEN THIS OCCURRED IT DISENGAGED THE BRAKE SYSTEM , AS WELL. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER'S SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.

NHTSA complaint #863186 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Compton, CA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

REAR BRAKES MAKE NOISE.

NHTSA complaint #544790 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Hitchcock, TX

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE WOULD CUT OFF OR DIE OUT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & HAD OIL CHANGE & TUNE UP DONE. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.

NHTSA complaint #828797 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Millburn, NJ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

BRAKES FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #511591 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Whittier, CA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING BRAKE FADE.

NHTSA complaint #510273 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Whittier, CA

PARKING BRAKE

EMERGENCY BRAKE MALADJUSTED CAUSING POOR PERFORMANCE.

NHTSA complaint #510273 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Whittier, CA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

REAR BRAKES MALADJUSTED CAUSING POOR PERFORMANCE.

NHTSA complaint #510273 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Bellwood, IL Crash

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

WHILE COMING OFF A RAMP CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN, HIT BRAKES AND HEARD A SCREECHING SOUND THEN VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT THE METAL GUARDRAIL AND SPUN AROUND IN THE STREET, AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. HOWEVER NO ONE WAS INJURED JUST SHOOK UP.

NHTSA complaint #810452 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

North Wilkesboro, NC Crash 2 injured

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURIES.

NHTSA complaint #514921 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

N. Wilksboro, NC Crash 1 injured

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

HIT BRAKES AND THEY FADED, HAD AN ACCIDENT, SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.

NHTSA complaint #807612 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

NEW Rochelle, NY

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

BRAKE PEDAL IS TOO CLOSE TO THE GAS PEDAL, CAUSING DRIVER TO OCCASIONALLY HIT THE GAS PEDAL WHILE TRYING TO STOP.

NHTSA complaint #508036 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Garfield Height, OH

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS ON THERE ARE NO BRAKES , HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES ON THRE OCCASIONS. PLEASE DESCRIBE .

NHTSA complaint #801914 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Redding, CA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

BRAKES FAIL.

NHTSA complaint #506716 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Ford, NJ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ABS BRAKES; BRAKES FAIL TO RESPOND TO PEDAL APPLICATION "LONG" TO RESPOND. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.

NHTSA complaint #984978 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Miami, FL Crash 4 injured

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING TWO ACCIDENTS/INJURIES. (95V028000) *DSH

NHTSA complaint #488089 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Miami, FL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

BRAKES FAILED TWICE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL.

NHTSA complaint #488130 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Pompano BE, FL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

BRAKES FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #490484 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Pompano BE, FL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

BRAKE PEDAL TOO CLOSE TO GAS PEDAL, CAUSING THEM TO BE DEPRESSED SIMULTANEOUSLY.

NHTSA complaint #490484 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Pompano BE, FL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

BRAKE PEDAL IS SITUATED TOO CLOSE TO GAS PEDAL.

NHTSA complaint #490711 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Miami, FL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

BRAKES FAILED TWICE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL.

NHTSA complaint #488130 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Pompano BE, FL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

BRAKES FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #490484 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Pompano BE, FL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

BRAKE PEDAL TOO CLOSE TO GAS PEDAL, CAUSING THEM TO BE DEPRESSED SIMULTANEOUSLY.

NHTSA complaint #490484 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Pueblo, CO

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

BRAKES FAILED, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE PRIOR TO RECALL (95V-028).

NHTSA complaint #484701 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Miami, FL Crash 2 injured

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

HAD TWO BRAKE FAILURES THAT RESULTED IN TWO ACCIDENTS, EACH TIME DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

NHTSA complaint #973915 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Dallas, TX

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

INTERMITTENT LOSS OF BRAKING, BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT STOPPING VEHICLE. TT

NHTSA complaint #972187 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Albuquerque, NM

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

WHEN APPLY THE BRAKE CAR WILL NOT STOP IT SLOW DOWN DEALER CHECK CAR. REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER, BOOSTER, AND FOUR BRAKE LINES. TT

NHTSA complaint #971166 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Other 1995 Nissan Sentra problems

← Full 1995 Nissan Sentra report