1994 Nissan Sentra Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%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 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1994 Nissan Sentra, 4% of the 99 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Both driver's and passenger's side door locks do not work properly. Must open door from outside. The driver side door had been repaired but passenger side door still can not be opened from outside.”
NHTSA complaint #881974, filed 2001-03“Driver and passenger side door locks, would not work. Driver's side is worse than other side. Consumer states she can't unlock door from outside on passenger's side.”
NHTSA complaint #882237, filed 2001-03“While driving 35 MPH the hood flew up, causing the driver to swerve. Driver was able to avoid a crash. The hood is bent like a waffle and cannot be closed. The hood has not been repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #827711, filed 1998-09Related service bulletins
- 10051767Apr 3, 2013Nissan: lock/unlock request button on outside handle does not respond.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 3 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1994 Nissan Sentra
27 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsEngine cooling
11 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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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