1996 Nissan Sentra Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 141 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 196,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the wheels of the 1996 Nissan Sentra, 2% of the 141 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 196,000 miles.
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 contact owns a 1996 Nissan Sentra. While driving 35 MPH, the entire front passenger wheel detached from the vehicle. The vehicle lowered onto its front axle and was towed to a tire shop. Prior to the failure, the steering wheel shook and the contact heard a loud thumping noise. The contact stated that the wheels had aluminum rims. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 196,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10230974, filed 2008-06, 196,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10232657Feb 22, 2023WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
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- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 16% |
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | 4 | 10% |
| 2022 | 8 | 10% |
| 2021 | 5 | 4% |
| 2020 | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 | 5 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 7 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 9 | 5% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 9 | 4% |
| 2000 | 9 | 5% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
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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