1995 Nissan Sentra Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 7%of 117 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 1995 Nissan Sentra, 7% of the 117 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 miles. 2 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.
“The heat shield over the catalytic converter rusted prematurely and fell off. The dealers claimed this part was not essential and no repairs were made. Still concerned me. I also have had an unusual history of electrical related problems, to wit: (1) power window switch replaced twice; (2) instrument light switch; (3) fan switch; (4) alternator, (5) both engine cooling fans. I think there is a primary electrical problem causing all of these failures from the time I got the car, but the dealer says they must be coincidence. …”
NHTSA complaint #10052452, filed 2004-01“I drove home and locked my car doors and went into the house. The lights and everything were off in the car. The next morning I walk to my automobile and opened thedoor and a heavy odor came from the car...I looked in and the steering column and wheel was fully melted. The steering rod and part of the steering wheel was the only thing recognizable in the car. There was a large puddle of melted plastic and wiring that burnt through the floor mats and to the carpet. Part of the dashboard was also melted due to the fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #718720, filed 2000-02“There would be a snapping noise coming from fuse box whenever brakes were applied. Fuses have been changed at least 6 times, and brakes went out every 3 months. Dealer couldn't fix problem.”
NHTSA complaint #881400, filed 2001-02“Engine started cutting off when A/C ran. The vehicle stalls out at stop signs and takes a while to start back up, kills the battery. Dealer contacted again and stated the alternator is no good.”
NHTSA complaint #829605, filed 1998-10“While driving smoke started coming out of the dashboard and stopped. Checked under the hood no smoke was located under the hood. The fire started on the driver's side , far left hand side of the dashboard.”
NHTSA complaint #813813, filed 1997-07Related service bulletins
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- 10235707Apr 27, 2023VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this…
- 10235710Apr 17, 2023INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
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- 10030165Apr 6, 2009Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. To prevent damage to vehicle…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 | 4 | 13% |
| 2024 | 10 | 24% |
| 2023 | 8 | 40% |
| 2022 | 24 | 30% |
| 2021 | 38 | 29% |
| 2020 | 45 | 22% |
| 2019 | 65 | 29% |
| 2018 | 32 | 17% |
| 2017 | 33 | 14% |
| 2016 | 45 | 17% |
| 2015 | 25 | 7% |
| 2014 | 32 | 8% |
| 2013 | 43 | 7% |
| 2012 | 13 | 7% |
| 2011 | 34 | 24% |
| 2010 | 50 | 35% |
| 2009 | 6 | 11% |
| 2008 | 11 | 7% |
| 2007 | 11 | 7% |
| 2006 | 10 | 9% |
| 2005 | 17 | 10% |
| 2004 | 28 | 14% |
| 2003 | 35 | 19% |
| 2002 | 54 | 18% |
| 2001 | 44 | 19% |
| 2000 | 29 | 17% |
| 1999 | 12 | 20% |
| 1998 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 10 | 9% |
| 1996 | 11 | 8% |
| 1995 | 8 | 7% |
| 1994 | 8 | 8% |
| 1993 | 7 | 12% |
| 1992 | 14 | 23% |
| 1991 | 7 | 11% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 2 | 5% |
| 1987 | 2 | 6% |
| 1986 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1995 Nissan Sentra
46 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Nissan Sentra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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