Sense I bought the car the air bag light is blinking.with the airbag fuse in the indicator light blinks,with the fuse out it stays on solid.im not that familiar with how the air bag system works.it is a SRS airbag system.what can I do to get the light to turn off and be assured the system is working and will function properly incase of a accident?
The worst 1995 Nissan Sentra problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Airbags46
- Brakes25
- Engine12
- Visibility12
- Electrical8
- Acceleration6
- Fuel system6
- Transmission4
- Seat belts3
- Steering3
- Tires3
- Body2
- Suspension2
- Lights1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Nissan Sentra
No deployment 15Brake failure 10Airbag light 9Wipers 7Stalling 6
Recalls 3
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front coil springs may not have sufficient corrosion resistance in areas of the country where significant amounts of de-icing salts are applied to roads in the winter.
- Risk
- If a broken spring comes out of the lower seat, it could contact and puncture the tire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front coil spring.
Recall number 00V063000 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Water can enter and displace the grease in the wiper arm linkage ball joint where the wiper linkage attaches to the wiper motor linkage.
- Risk
- This can result in gradual wear over a period of time inside the joint that could lead to the separation of the wiper linkage assembly from the wiper motor linkage at the ball joint. A loss of windshield wiper function can result in this separation occurs.
- Remedy
- To prevent grease from being washed out of the joint, the dealers will modify by adding a water diversion seal that will prevent water from entering the windshield wiper linkage ball joint area.
Recall number 98V093000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- The anti-lock braking system (ABS) hydraulic actuator was not properly purged of all air during the fill and evacuation process causing air bubbles to get into the brake system.
- Risk
- This condition can cause increased brake pedal travel and stopping distances.
- Remedy
- Dealers will bleed the ABS hydraulic actuator to remove any air bubbles in the brake system.
Recall number 95V028000 · Recall details
See all 3 recalls for the 1995 Nissan Sentra
Defect investigations
Corrision fatigue of front coil springs
Nissan is conducting a safety recall in canada of 11,100 1994 through 1996 sentra 2 door models in which the front coil springs are fracturing from corrosion fatigue.nissan reported that the failures occur from a loss of the protective paint coating on the springs and exposure to heavy road salt.corrosion can cause pits to form on the spring surface, which can result in fatigue failure of the spring.a broken spring couldpuncture the affected tire, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control.the canadian recall number for this is 99-069, dated april 28, 1999.the purpose of this sq is to determine whether the defect identified in the canadian safety recall should be conducted in the u.s. As a safety recall.
SQ99018
Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Nissan Sentra 46
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Diagnosis of vehicle pull (DRIFT) and/or steering wheel off-center
- 12 volt battery testing for in-service vehicles service information
- Silicone-based lubricant or grease CAN damage electrical components service information
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- Intelligent key replacement or swapping between vehicles
- Radio intermittently reboots during audio playback via bluetooth connected iphone
- Windshield cracking
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Wheel bearing collision damage
- Strut and shock absorber replacement guidelines
1995 Nissan Sentra fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4‑cyl | FWD | 23-26 | 31-36 | 26-29 |
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 |
What 1995 Nissan Sentra owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 nissan sentra. The contact was driving approximately 60 MPH in rainy weather conditions with the windshield wipers activated and suddenly the wipers failed to operate. The contact drove with caution to the side of the road and waited until the rain subsided; and then resumed in operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The technician informed the faulty motor linkage contributed to the failure. There was a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 98v093000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages). The manufacturer was notified and they advised the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000. Updated 08/05/11*lj updated 08/15/11
Bought four toyo z800 ultra tires as a set on march 22, 2003, when my 1995 nissan sentra gle had 134492 miles. Car was properly aligned, wheels properly balanced, and tires properly inflated at all times. Replaced one tire december 21, 2007 at 177988 miles; because of sidewall cracks and a thrown chunk of tread (roughly quarter-sized). Replaced other three tires december 13, 2008 when my car had 189006 miles; because of tread area cracks and light cracking on sidewalls (pictures available). (note: those three z800s had identical dot numbers and to the best of my knowledge, the fourth did also.) a representative of the original dealer is giving me a prorated refund of the original purchase price, which I consider to be a satisfactory resolution.
Nissan sentra car problem I have nissan sentra and had a problem on jan 9, 2008. My wife driving car and suddenly both airbag blow out and broke front windshield glass. After this incident I contacted nissan north america (1800nissan1) and submitted compliant (file# 6000221), after two week (jan 21) nissan send some one to inspect my car. During this time I call numerous times to get them repair car or give me rental car but they told me they are investigating problem so they can't do anything. I also called state farm and submitted claim for this accident. But since this is nissan car defect I would like nissan to fix this problem. Currently I don't have any car and I did not fix my car because I thought nissan will fix this. Finally on feb 09, 2008, I received letter from nissan saying this is not their problem so then can not help me on this problem. I am worry about thousands of nissan driver on the road and this can happen to anyone and can be a big accident. I would like to get help from you on this issue. Please let me know what I should do. If you need any further information please feel free to contact me. Thanks and hope to hear from you. Nimesh patel
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 nissan sentra. While driving 15 MPH, the driver and passenger side air bags deployed without warning. No crash occurred. The vehicle came to a complete stop while the contact was still depressing the accelerator pedal and the engine was running. The vehicle filled up with residue from the air bags. The driver sustained bruises on both hands and her left breast. The current and failure mileages were 245,801.
Wiper blades quit working while driving on freeway on rainy night. Had to pull a side and waited 3 hours for the rain to stop. Wiper motor linkage failed. There is recall on the wiper motor linkage on nissan sentra 200sx for 1995 to 1998 cars. But the dealer said this car is not in the recall list where as the problem is absolutely same as described in the recall 98v093000.
While driving 55 MPH both frontal air bags deployed unexpectedly. This caused the driver to sustain major injuries, and was transported to a hospital by ambulance. Vehicle was towed home. The cause had not been determined at this time.*ak the vehicle tire blew out causing the frame to go down. The vehicle airbag deployed when the right front tire bew out going 30 MPH. The consumer was taken to the hospital with injuries to left arm and two broken bones in left hand. Police report was taken by hillsborough sheriff dept.
Malfunction indicator on dash board and problem in idle air control system, rough idle and resulting in low gas mileage.
The heat shield over the catalytic converter rusted prematurely and fell off. The dealers claimed this part was not essential and no repairs were made. Still concerned me. I also have had an unusual history of electrical related problems, to wit: (1) power window switch replaced twice; (2) instrument light switch; (3) fan switch; (4) alternator, (5) both engine cooling fans. I think there is a primary electrical problem causing all of these failures from the time I got the car, but the dealer says they must be coincidence. I never received any notification for the recalls involving the antilock breaks that I have or the front springs. I have always had one problem with antilock breaks that they have never been able to diagnose. When driving on ice, if I become stuck and the wheels spin any, then the antilock break light comes on and will not go out unless I shut off the motor and restart the engine. Both of these items are listed here on your site. Incident date is estimated date for the heat shield. Other items were at different times.
Consumer stated that windshield wiper motor arm is made of inefficient plastic materials. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for a recall repair, and the parts for the repair only lasted for about three months before breaking down again.
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Questions about the 1995 Nissan Sentra
Is the 1995 Nissan Sentra reliable?
Owners have filed 117 complaints about the 1995 Nissan Sentra, fewer than a typical Sentra model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Nissan Sentra?
Airbags, with 46 complaints. Next is brakes (25).
How many recalls does the 1995 Nissan Sentra have?
3 recalls, covering suspension, visibility and service brakes, hydraulic.
What year does the Nissan Sentra have bad airbags?
The Nissan Sentra model years with the most airbags complaints are 2013 (96 complaints), 1996 (53 complaints) and 2008 (53 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1995 Nissan Sentra get?
Official estimates for the 1995 Nissan Sentra range from 24 to 29 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.6L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 23-26 city and 31-36 highway.
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