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1990 Nissan Sentra: seat belt won't latch or retract

5 of the 39 complaints about the 1990 Nissan Sentra describe seat belt won't latch or retract.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
13%
recalls
2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below

Seat belt won't latch or retract by model year

  • 2025
    2
  • 2021
    1
  • 2018
    1
  • 2017
    1
  • 2015
    1
  • 2014
    1
  • 2013
    4
  • 2009
    1
  • 2008
    3
  • 2007
    2
  • 2006
    2
  • 2005
    1
  • 2004
    1
  • 2003
    1
  • 2000
    1
  • 1999
    1
  • 1997
    1
  • 1994
    12
  • 1993
    1
  • 1992
    4
  • 1991
    9
  • 1990
    5

What owners say

Filed Jun 28, 2001 · Seat belts · KS

Middle seatbelt on backseat will not buckle up. Two rear outside buckles will only work intermittently.

Filed May 17, 1998 · Seat belts · PA

Seat belt buckle unhooks the belt by itself.

Filed May 23, 1995 · Seat belts · VA

Drivers side seat belt buckle button cracks upon entry. Please describe details. Tt

Filed Apr 26, 1995 · Seat belts · MD

Seat belt failure, rear ended and seat belt did not hold the driver. Tt

Filed Feb 21, 1995 · Seat belts · WI · crash · 1 injury

Driver seat belt faild in an accident, resulting in an injury. Tt

Related recalls

Seat belts: front: buckle assemblyReported May 24, 1995 · 2,730,462 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
Risk
The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired free of charge.

Recall number 95V103002 · Recall details

Seat beltsReported February 8, 1991 · 165,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Improper belt guide performance can cause fraying of the shoulder safety belts near the retractor.
Risk
The fraying of the shoulder safety belt webbing can causeimproper retraction of the belt, which would lead to inadequate protection ofseat occupant during a sudden stop or accident, and could result in increasedrisk of injury.
Remedy
Modify the safety belt guides to prevent fraying; and or replace retractor assembly if fraying is present.

Recall number 91V022000 · Recall details

Questions about the 1990 Nissan Sentra seat belt

Is seat belt won't latch or retract a common problem on the 1990 Nissan Sentra?

5 of 39 owner complaints about the 1990 Nissan Sentra (13%) mention seat belt won't latch or retract. The model year with the most reports is 1994.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1990 Nissan Sentra?

There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

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