1995 Nissan Sentra Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 10%of 117 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1995 Nissan Sentra, 10% of the 117 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“This valve failure caustes the engine to stop at low speeds one you start the AC. By contacting the dealer, I was advised that it is a common problem with this car and Nissan is aware of the problem. To fix it, we have to by the new part in addition to a harness which was not a part of the engine (additional item) which is not included in the original design.”
NHTSA complaint #751190, filed 2001-08“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“Vehicle has been in to the dealer for repair, and the dealer has not been able to locate the problem. Vehicle cuts off at various speeds . The brake warning light and the battery light comes on just before the car dies. Consumer states sometimes it would take 15 tries to restart after stalling.”
NHTSA complaint #815138, filed 1997-08“Engine fails at random to start (not battery problem) due to apparent malfunction of the park safety feature. Engine off with car fully in park. When key is turned engine & battery is fully charged, lights etc come on but not engine. Car does not respond to jumper cables. After random length of time/turn of keys/ car starts. Starts sometimes related to hard shaking of autotrans gear shift. Makes car highly unreliable. When occurs car can't be shifted to neutral and can't be moved (a real problem).”
NHTSA complaint #709650, filed 1999-08“1) air bag indicator light comes on intermittently. After replacing (3) sensors on different occasions, light is coming on again. 2) auxillary air control valve causes vehicle to stall. Please describe details.”
NHTSA complaint #803893, filed 1996-10Engine 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 1995 Nissan Sentra
46 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsElectrical system
8 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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