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1991 Nissan Sentra

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 29 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
1.6L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 24 30 26 342
1.6L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 23 33 27 329
1.6L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular 25 33 28 317
1.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 25 35 29 306
2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 20 27 23 386
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 21 29 24 370
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 21 29 24 370

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 91V022000

IMPROPER BELT GUIDE PERFORMANCE CAN CAUSE FRAYING OF THE SHOULDER SAFETY BELTS NEAR THE RETRACTOR.

Campaign 95V103002

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

77 complaints filed by owners for this model year (10 involving a crash, 11 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Seat Belts 20 Fuel System, Gasoline 12 Power Train 9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1991 Nissan Sentra?

EPA figures for the 1991 Nissan Sentra reach 29 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1991 Nissan Sentra?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1991 Nissan Sentra. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1991 Nissan Sentra?

Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA for the 1991 Nissan Sentra, most often about: Seat Belts, Fuel System, Gasoline, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.