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1992 Nissan Sentra SE 2dr AT

The 1992 Nissan Sentra SE 2dr AT is a 110-hp 1.6-liter inline-4 sedan with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $11,635 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.

It makes 110 horsepower and 108 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 33 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).

The Sentra measures 170.3 inches long on a 95.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,372 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$11,635 ($26,952 *)
Engine
Engine TypeGA16DE 1.6L 16-Valve I4
Displacement1.6 L
Horsepower110 hp
Torque108 lb-ft
Injection TypeFuel Injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Economy
City23 MPG
Highway33 MPG
Combined27 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tank Capacity13 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front13 in
Wheels Rear13 in
Dimensions & Weight
Length170.3 in
Width65.6 in
Height53.9 in
Wheelbase95.7 in
Curb Weight2,372 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.5 in
Headroom Rear36.6 in
Legroom Front41.9 in
Legroom Rear30.9 in
Shoulder Room Front52.6 in
Shoulder Room Rear52.6 in
Hip Room Front51.2 in
Hip Room Rear51.2 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1992 Nissan Sentra 4-DR.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1992 Nissan SENTRA.

66 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1992 Nissan SENTRA

Owner Complaints

66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Nissan SENTRA (8 mention a crash, 15 a fire, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System14
Power Train11
Engine And Engine Cooling10
Seat Belts10
Service Brakes8
Hydraulic7
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 22, 2016 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc), Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System Fire
“GOING STRAIGHT, THE VEHICLE WAS STARTING TO LOSE POWER FIRST. CAUSING THE ENGINE TO BOTTLE OUT OF CONTROL NEARLY CRASHING, LUCKILY REGAINING THE CAR'S CONTROL, AS THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN BUT STILL HAD…”
Feb 18, 2015 · Air Bags Crash 1 injury
“I WAS COMING BACK FROM TAKING MY WIFE TO WORK AND I WAS GETTING READY TO GO THROUGH THE GREEN LIGHT WHEN A CAR RAN THE RED LIGHT WHICH MADE ME T-BONE HIM. MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND MY WHOLE FRONT…”
Aug 27, 2012 · Unknown Or Other Fire
“AFTER PARKING THE CAR FOLLOWING A BRIEF ERRAND, THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. ALTHOUGH IT WAS 20 YEARS OLD, IT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION. THE ENTIRE FRONT OF THE CAR BURNED, IT WAS TOTALED…”
Dec 9, 2011 · Electrical System Fire
“I BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR MY 17-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER FOR HER FIRST CAR. IT WAS IN MINT SHAPE WITH ONLY 81,000 MILES AT PURCHASE. ON THE DATE STATED SHE WENT TO START THE CAR TO GO TO WORK. UPON STARTING THE…”
Sep 29, 2011 · Engine And Engine Cooling 1 injury
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE EMITTED AN ODOR THAT MADE HIM DIZZY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT A DOCTOR CONFIRMED THAT CARBON MONOXIDE…”

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 1992 NISSAN SENTRA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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