1990 Nissan Sentra seat belts problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1990 Nissan Sentra — 36% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Shoulder belt webbing failed. The webbing separated completely during a head on collision. For further information, contact mr. Marv sprinkman, motor carrier specialist, california highway patrol central division mait unit, (559)277-7250,case number cl-010-00. *ak”
filed Apr 18, 2000
“While driving at approximately, 35-40 mph vehicle hit a tree on the passenger's side. Seat belt system malfunctioned, causing the lap belt to break in half. But driver's lap belt was still buckled. Shoulder belt got caught around the neck, causing the seat belt to cut through the driver's neck, and…”
filed Nov 17, 1999
“Middle seatbelt on backseat will not buckle up. Two rear outside buckles will only work intermittently.*ak”
filed Jun 28, 2001
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 1990 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.