1991 Nissan Sentra Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 16%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the fuel system of the 1991 Nissan Sentra, 16% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 4 a fire, 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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #868763, filed 2000-08“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.”
NHTSA complaint #859209, filed 2000-03“Consumer parked the vehicle in the parking lot and went into the store, when she came out she saw smoke coming from vehicle. Consumer stated that someone called the fire department and they came. The flames were small, then it burst into a bigger blaze. Fireman told the consumer that it looked like a fuel injection hose leakage. Underneath the hood was totally damaged, insurance company is investigating the incident. Consumer has not contacted the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #813893, filed 1997-07“Vehicle caught on fire, thinks that it came from the fuel injection system. Dealer said that tey will investigate the vehicle but have not done so yet.”
NHTSA complaint #806931, filed 1996-12Related service bulletins
- 10178251Jul 1, 2020Expiration Notification â Fuel Pump Dealer Announcement ***** Campaign Summary***** In 1993, Nissan launched a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 1991-1993 Model Year Nissan…
- 10177205Jun 30, 2020VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN SENTRA (B13) AND ALTIMA (U13) FUEL PUMPS Service Campaign ID # 93-U3005 is no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened after this bulletinâs published…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 10% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 6 | 3% |
| 2018 | 7 | 4% |
| 2017 | 7 | 3% |
| 2016 | 19 | 7% |
| 2015 | 11 | 3% |
| 2014 | 13 | 3% |
| 2013 | 37 | 6% |
| 2012 | 10 | 6% |
| 2011 | 6 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 7% |
| 2008 | 6 | 4% |
| 2007 | 10 | 6% |
| 2006 | 15 | 13% |
| 2005 | 37 | 22% |
| 2004 | 36 | 18% |
| 2003 | 18 | 10% |
| 2002 | 11 | 4% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 | 3 | 5% |
| 1998 | 4 | 7% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1996 | 5 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 5% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 4 | 7% |
| 1992 | 3 | 5% |
| 1991 | 10 | 16% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 4 | 11% |
| 1987 | 4 | 11% |
| 1986 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1991 Nissan Sentra
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsBrakes
7 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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