1988 Nissan Sentra 2-Door Sedan XE 5MT
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- Photo: 1988 Nissan Sentra Coupe front 3.2.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan Sentra 1.6 SLX Coupe 1991 (14154457173) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan Sentra 1.6 SGX (22549315869) by Everyone Sinks Starco, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1988 Nissan Sentra Coupe rear 3.2.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan Sentra 1.6 SGX (22523121017) by Everyone Sinks Starco, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1988 Nissan Sentra 2-Door Sedan XE 5MT is a 70-hp 1.6-liter inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $9,274 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.
It makes 70 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 33 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).
The Sentra measures 168.0 inches long on a 95.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,156 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $9,274 ($25,478 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | E16i 1.6L I4 (TBI) |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 70 hp |
| Injection Type | Throttle-Body Injection (TBI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 25 MPG |
| Highway | 33 MPG |
| Combined | 28 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 13 in Steel |
| Wheels Rear | 13 in Steel |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 168 in |
| Width | 64 in |
| Height | 54 in |
| Wheelbase | 95.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,156 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36 in |
| Legroom Front | 41 in |
| Legroom Rear | 31 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 52 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 51 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1988 Nissan Sentra 2-Door Sedan XE 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1988 Nissan SENTRA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 24, 1995 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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.
Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 95V103002
38 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1988 Nissan SENTRA
Owner Complaints
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Nissan SENTRA (4 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Seat Belts | 15 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 |
| Fuel System | 5 |
| Gasoline | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1988 NISSAN SENTRA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.