1992 Nissan Sentra Problems, Recalls & Reliability

81 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 1992 Nissan Sentra, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 1 defect investigation. It scores 16/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Electrical leads the reports.

One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 1992 Nissan Sentra has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.

81Complaints
16/100Trouble index
0Recalls

Better year

Where 1992 sits among all Sentra years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Electrical 17 complaints (21%)
Engine 12 complaints (15%)
Transmission & drivetrain 11 complaints (14%)
Seat belts 10 complaints (12%)
Brakes & stability 9 complaints (11%)
Other 5 complaints (6%)

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for the 1992 Nissan Sentra.

Federal defect investigations

STALLING PE93101 opened 1993, closed 1994

Technical service bulletins

28 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and wheels & tires — are on file for the 1992 Nissan Sentra. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 1992 Sentra TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

1995peak 26 in 19952016

Questions buyers ask

Is the 1992 Nissan Sentra reliable?

The 1992 Nissan Sentra drew 81 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 16/100, scored against the model's worst year (2013).

What are the most common 1992 Nissan Sentra problems?

The top reported problems for the 1992 Nissan Sentra are electrical (17 complaints), engine (12), and transmission & drivetrain (11).

Does the 1992 Nissan Sentra have recalls?

No recall campaigns are on file for the 1992 Nissan Sentra. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.