1990 Nissan Sentra Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 36%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the seat belts of the 1990 Nissan Sentra, 36% of the 39 complaints for this model year. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving at approximately, 35-40 MPH vehicle hit a tree on the passenger's side. Seat belt system malfunctioned, causing the lap belt to break in half. But driver's lap belt was still buckled. Shoulder belt got caught around the neck, causing the seat belt to cut through the driver's neck, and driver sustained serious injuries. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #853024, filed 1999-11Related recalls
- 95V103002May 24, 1995The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the…Covers: Nissan Sentra 1987–1991, Pathfinder 1988–1991, Van 1987–1990 +6 more
- 91V022000Feb 8, 1991Improper belt guide performance can cause fraying of the shoulder safety belts near the retractor.Covers: Nissan Sentra 1990–1991
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 | 5 | 3% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 | 13 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1996 | 4 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 27 | 27% |
| 1993 | 8 | 14% |
| 1992 | 10 | 16% |
| 1991 | 19 | 30% |
| 1990 | 14 | 36% |
| 1989 | 22 | 54% |
| 1988 | 15 | 41% |
| 1987 | 15 | 42% |
| 1986 | 2 | 33% |
| 1985 | 3 | 50% |
Other parts of the 1990 Nissan Sentra
8 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Nissan Sentra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology