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1992 Nissan Sentra SE-R 2dr MT

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1992 Nissan Sentra – exterior Unverified
Photo: Nissan Sentra V16 1.6 Sport Coupe 1995 (14497983324) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the third generation (B13, 1991–1994); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Nissan Sentra V16 1.6 Sport Coupe 1995 (14497983324) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Nissan Sentra V16 1.6 Sport Coupe 1993 (14134647714) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: TW Nissan Sentra SD end 20160302 by Solomon203, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: TW Nissan Sentra SD 20160307 by Solomon203, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1992 Nissan Sentra SE-R 2dr MT is a 140-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $12,165 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.

It makes 140 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 132 lb-ft of torque at 4800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).

The Sentra measures 170.3 inches long on a 95.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,414 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$12,165 ($28,180 *)
Engine
Engine TypeSR20DE 2.0L I4
Displacement2 L
Horsepower140 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Torque132 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
Injection TypeFuel Injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Differential TypeViscous Limited-Slip
Transmission
Transmission5-Speed Manual
Fuel Economy
City21 MPG
Highway29 MPG
Combined24 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tank Capacity13 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson Strut (independent)
Brakes
Front Brake DiscDisc (4-wheel disc std.)
Rear Brake DiscDisc (4-wheel disc std.)
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front14 in
Wheels Rear14 in
Dimensions & Weight
Length170.3 in
Width65.6 in
Height53.9 in
Wheelbase95.7 in
Curb Weight2,414 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

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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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