1991 Nissan Sentra Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 11%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 202,299miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Nissan Sentra, 11% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 202,299 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“1.)on 11/20/2004, I ricardo guerrero drove my car (1991 Nissan Sentra se-r) to the auto repair shop khoa auto service, to replace front and rear brake pads and turn the rotors. I also requested the front right rotor to be replaced. When I received my car I felt the brake pedal slighty different whenever I pushed the pedal, the time to receive stopping distance was increased. Until 3/27/05 I was driving down the freeway out to an exit when I was realizing a quiet grind at the end of stopping process . …”
NHTSA complaint #10116060, filed 2005-03, 202,299 miles“Ongoing / intermittent problem with brakes failure due to ABS by-pass coming on. Brakes had to be pumped to get vehicle to stop properly. This has rersulted in two accidents, but no injuries. Also brake pads had to be replaced every six months. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that nothing was wrong or could be found.”
NHTSA complaint #855663, filed 2000-01“Failure on the front disc brake caliper, the brake caliper is wearing too often and the front caliper locks up when driving, causing the consumer to have an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #803751, filed 1996-10Related service bulletins
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 | 2 | 6% |
| 2024 | 6 | 15% |
| 2023 | 2 | 10% |
| 2022 | 4 | 5% |
| 2021 | 25 | 19% |
| 2020 | 25 | 12% |
| 2019 | 38 | 17% |
| 2018 | 40 | 22% |
| 2017 | 22 | 10% |
| 2016 | 21 | 8% |
| 2015 | 18 | 5% |
| 2014 | 35 | 9% |
| 2013 | 97 | 15% |
| 2012 | 7 | 4% |
| 2011 | 14 | 10% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 10 | 18% |
| 2008 | 21 | 13% |
| 2007 | 20 | 13% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 12 | 7% |
| 2004 | 10 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 4% |
| 2002 | 9 | 3% |
| 2001 | 24 | 10% |
| 2000 | 10 | 6% |
| 1999 | 7 | 12% |
| 1998 | 7 | 12% |
| 1997 | 15 | 14% |
| 1996 | 10 | 7% |
| 1995 | 25 | 21% |
| 1994 | 15 | 15% |
| 1993 | 9 | 16% |
| 1992 | 8 | 13% |
| 1991 | 7 | 11% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1991 Nissan Sentra
19 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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.
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