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Body and structurePart report

1999 Nissan Sentra Body and structure Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
3%of 59 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 body and structure of the 1999 Nissan Sentra, 3% of the 59 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.

“Traveling on freeway at approx. 20-25 MPH. In stop and go traffic, approx. 4pm. The car in front of me stopped suddenly, I attempted to brake hard, but the brakes did not respond. I then attempted to steer to the side but I could only go so far. I had the feeling that I lost power. I could not get out of the car after impact because the power locks did not work. I was told that the head lamp was embedded into the battery.”

NHTSA complaint #745594, filed 2001-05

“Automatic power doors locks would intermittently unlock by itself while driving at any speed. Dealer was notified , and an appointment was made. Provide any further information.”

NHTSA complaint #890313, filed 2001-06

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202526%
2024410%
202211%
202132%
202042%
201952%
201832%
201794%
2016104%
2015144%
201451%
201351%
2012179%
201175%
201021%
2009611%
200832%
200753%
200643%
200532%
200442%
200374%
2002103%
200173%
200021%
199923%
199835%
199733%
199643%
199522%
199422%
199335%
199212%
199135%
199013%
198937%
198738%
1986117%

Other parts of the 1999 Nissan Sentra

Electrical system
12 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1999 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