1992 Chevrolet Cavalier vs 1992 Nissan Sentra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1992 Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 134 | 62 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 13 | 28 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 15 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–26 | 24–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Cavalier | Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 48 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 21 | 14 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15 | 11 |
| Seat Belts | 10 | 10 |
| Power Train | 7 | 11 |
| Seats | 12 | 3 |
| Visibility | 10 | 2 |
| Steering | 8 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 7 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
1992 Chevrolet Cavalier
1992 Nissan Sentra
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.