1996 Nissan Sentra service brakes, hydraulic problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1996 Nissan Sentra — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Consumer stated that the front and rear brakes failed, consumer was informed that the brakes were unfit for driving at the time of purchase.*jb”
filed May 14, 2002
“Air bag light keeps coming on and off.when applying the brakes there is a grinding e and squeaking noise. Brake pedal went straight to the floorboard. Also, fuel pump makes a loud noise. *ak”
filed Sep 1, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Sentra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sentra | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 Sentra | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 Sentra | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Sentra | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Sentra | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 Sentra | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Sentra | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 Sentra | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 Sentra | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 Sentra | 5 | 4% |
| 2009 Sentra | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 Sentra | 13 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 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.