1994 Nissan Sentra Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 11%of 99 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1994 Nissan Sentra, 11% of the 99 complaints for this model year. 2 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.
“Consumer stated the seat belts have broken once before, after being replaced the seat belt did not do perform correctly when consumer was involed in a 20-30 MPH accident. Contacted dealer, and they were not willing to do anything. The vehicle stalls for no aparent reason, also the window somtimes does not roll all the way up.”
NHTSA complaint #8001853, filed 2002-01“Dt: a registered importer was making a DOT and epa conversion on Nissan skyline vehicle so it was us legal, and it was suppose to take 3-4 months. Had vehicle and money for two years andconsumer still didn't have the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10131749, filed 2005-08“Whenever driving vehicle at various speeds it would stall out for no reason. Would have no warning when this occurs. Vehicle could coast & then be restarted. Causes traffic hazard when it does. Been to dealership twice, but cause could not be located.”
NHTSA complaint #848044, filed 1999-09“While driving, noticed rattling noise got louder (clink, clink), vehicle died on hwy, had it towed to home, mechanic friend checked engine, informed driver it was a piston that broke loose.”
NHTSA complaint #808250, filed 1997-01Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 8 | 6% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 10 | 6% |
| 2007 | 11 | 7% |
| 2006 | 14 | 12% |
| 2005 | 48 | 28% |
| 2004 | 59 | 30% |
| 2003 | 86 | 48% |
| 2002 | 127 | 42% |
| 2001 | 93 | 39% |
| 2000 | 72 | 42% |
| 1999 | 6 | 10% |
| 1998 | 4 | 7% |
| 1997 | 6 | 6% |
| 1996 | 9 | 6% |
| 1995 | 12 | 10% |
| 1994 | 11 | 11% |
| 1993 | 5 | 9% |
| 1992 | 11 | 18% |
| 1991 | 4 | 6% |
| 1990 | 8 | 21% |
| 1989 | 9 | 22% |
| 1988 | 10 | 27% |
| 1987 | 5 | 14% |
| 1986 | 1 | 17% |
| 1985 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1994 Nissan Sentra
27 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Nissan Sentra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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