1988 Nissan Sentra seat belts problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1988 Nissan Sentra — 41% of all complaints for this model year.
15
Seat Belts complaints
41%
share of all complaints
—
median reported incident mileage
3 / 0
crash / fire reports
What owners report
“While driving 35 mph the defective driver's seat belt tightened and then broke in half at the lap and shoulder belt connection, causing injuries to head, neck and body. *ak”
filed Jun 2, 1997
“During frontal impact at speeds of 35mph, the driver's side seat belt did not lock until after consumer hit steering wheel. *ak”
filed Feb 21, 1997
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Sentra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sentra | 3 | 12% |
| 2022 Sentra | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Sentra | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Sentra | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 Sentra | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 Sentra | 5 | 3% |
| 2017 Sentra | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 Sentra | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 Sentra | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 Sentra | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 Sentra | 13 | 2% |
| 2012 Sentra | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1988 Nissan Sentra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.