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Nissan Sentra 1997 Vehicle Structure Problems

4 distinct owners reported a vehicle structure problem on the 1997 Nissan Sentra - 4% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

97V110000Reported July 22, 1997 - 450 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on July 22, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 450 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Air Bags34Visibility27Brakes16Electrical System11Vehicle Speed Control9Engine7
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.