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1993 Nissan Sentra Body and structure Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
5%of 58 total for the year
Median mileage
67,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 1993 Nissan Sentra, 5% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 miles.

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.

“The contact owns a 1993 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated when the cup holder is occupied; the cup would rest against the hazard light switch causing the directional lights to malfunction. The manufacturer was contacted but did not provide any further assistance. The failure mileage was 67,000 and the current mileage was 67,540.”

NHTSA complaint #10327679, filed 2010-04, 67,000 miles

“Purchased vehicle with less than 70,000 miles on it ,second owner ,vehicle was garage kept by original owner, the crossmember directly underneath the radiator is completely rusting away, which is where a motor mount is attached .I contacted Nissan's consumer affairs department and was told of the harsh winters and road chemicals in pennsylvania was the reason.Nissan's resolution was sending me a questionnaire to fill out.also unusual rust holes around the door hinges. The exterior of the vehicle is rust free. My concern is some type of structure failure in the future.”

NHTSA complaint #754914, filed 2001-11

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202526%
2024410%
202211%
202132%
202042%
201952%
201832%
201794%
2016104%
2015144%
201451%
201351%
2012179%
201175%
201021%
2009611%
200832%
200753%
200643%
200532%
200442%
200374%
2002103%
200173%
200021%
199923%
199835%
199733%
199643%
199522%
199422%
199335%
199212%
199135%
199013%
198937%
198738%
1986117%

Other parts of the 1993 Nissan Sentra

Transmission and drivetrain
12 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Seat belts
8 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1993 Nissan Sentra

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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