1996 Nissan Sentra Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 141 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 1996 Nissan Sentra, 2% of the 141 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“Drivers side seat back broke during a crash from behind. Caused injury to drivers head, neck and back. Left side of drivers head hit divider post between doors, drivers neck was allowed to snap back, and drivers back was allowed to twist when seat back broke and driver was thrown down into rear seat area.”
NHTSA complaint #752940, filed 2001-10“Insufficient headrest foam coverage. Foam degrades or self moves out of position to reveal internal metal frame which runs across entire headrest at point of head impact. Part does not seem serviceable for repair, and should be replaced by manufacturer with updated version. Check engine light and airbag light are both triggered too easily by too many sensors, so vehicle is constantly in shop with no trouble found. Seems like it was designed by an overly-worried car manufacturer, or for the purposes of making owners feel the car needs to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10216475, filed 2008-01Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 5% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1996 Nissan Sentra
53 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsTires
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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