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Owner report · 1995 model year

1995 Nissan Sentra/200SX

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Airbags & Restraints

Airbags & Restraints leads by volume: 26 of 51 complaints (51%) mention it.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
51
Recall campaigns
3
EPA fuel cost per year
$2,150–$2,600
Combined MPG
24–29

Complaints by model year

  1. 511995
  2. 1781996
  3. 1241997

Where owners report problems

  1. Airbags & Restraints26 (51%)
  2. Brakes7 (14%)
  3. Body, Seats & Latches5 (10%)
  4. Electrical4 (8%)
  5. Other4 (8%)
  6. Engine3 (6%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 3 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category199519961997vs. 1995 Subcompact Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)2,150–2,6002,150–2,7002,150–2,700
Combined MPG24–2923–2923–29
City / Highway MPG21–26 / 29–3621–26 / 28–3621–25 / 28–35
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)306–370306–386306–386
Complaints filed51178124Not compared
Recalls issued377Not compared
Crash-involved complaints184627Not compared
Fire-involved complaints122Not compared
Injuries reported143728Not compared
Deaths reported002Not compared
Configurations compared444

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 1995 Nissan Sentra/200SX have?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 1995 Nissan Sentra/200SX?

Airbags & Restraints: 26 of 51 NHTSA complaints (51%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 1995 Nissan Sentra/200SX get?

EPA rates it 24–29 MPG combined across 4 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 1995 Nissan Sentra/200SX?

EPA estimates $2,150–$2,600 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (4)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 4-spd41.6LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSubcompact Cars24 mpg33 mpg28 mpg$2,200317 g/mi
Configuration 2Manual 5-spd41.6LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSubcompact Cars26 mpg (high)36 mpg (high)29 mpg (high)$2,150 (low)306 g/mi (low)
Configuration 3Automatic 4-spd42.0LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSubcompact Cars21 mpg (low)29 mpg (low)24 mpg (low)$2,600 (high)370 g/mi (high)
Configuration 4Manual 5-spd42.0LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSubcompact Cars21 mpg (low)29 mpg (low)24 mpg (low)$2,600 (high)370 g/mi (high)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine30000
Transmission & Drivetrain00000
Fuel System20000
Electrical41000
Brakes71020
Steering11010
Suspension, Wheels & Tires20000
Airbags & Restraints26151110
Driver Assistance & Speed Control10000
Body, Seats & Latches50000
Visibility & Lighting30000
Other40000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (3)

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    Campaign 06E049000 · May 24, 2006

    Defect
    CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
    Consequence
    WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
    Remedy
    CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

  • VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

    Campaign 98V093000 · May 5, 1998

    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

    Campaign 95V028000 · Mar 1, 1995

    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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.