What's New for 1991 Nissan Sentra
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What's New for 1991
The Nissan Sentra is totally redesigned for 1991. Edges are smoothed out and corners are rounded, giving the '91 Sentra a more substantial feel. A racy SE-R is introduced with an outstanding little 140-horsepower engine. All other Sentras get a 110-horsepower engine that is about average for this class. A four-speed automatic transmission is available on all Sentras but the SE-R. Read More
Long-Term Reliability Ratings by Identifix
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1991 Nissan Sentra Reliability Rating
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Periodic problems on this vehicle are failures of the Fuel Pump, the Air Flow Meter and the Electronic Control Unit (ECU). Failure of the Fuel Pump or the ECU will prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Fuel Pump is estimated at $158.07 for parts and $65.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Air Flow Meter is estimated at $397.14 for parts and $32.50 for labor.The cost to repair the ECU is estimated at $693.58 for parts and $32.50 for labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Blower Motor Resistor, and a periodic problem is failure of the ECU to ground the Air Conditioning (A/C) Relay. The cost to repair the Blower Motor Resistor is estimated at $18.33 for parts and $32.50 for labor.The cost to repair the ECU is estimated at $693.58 for parts and $32.50 for laborThis vehicle was originally charged with R-12 refrigerant which is no longer being manufactured. The refrigerant is still available, but it is very expensive ($25.00-$50.00 per pound, 2-5 pounds per vehicle). Conversion to the new R-134A refrigerant may be possible; however, Nissan has not released any information on retrofitting at this time.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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Reliability ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overview below.
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