1997 Nissan Sentra Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 1997 Nissan Sentra, 2% of the 108 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.
“Vehicle was involved in a rear impact accident. The driver hurt head/ chin and chest because the headrest did not properly function. Dealer not aware of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #831285, filed 1998-11Seats: 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 1997 Nissan Sentra
33 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology