VIN Vehicle Report

1987 Nissan Sentra

JN1PB2214HU518954

Vehicle record for the 1987 Nissan Sentra (VIN JN1PB2214HU518954). Gray, sedan, gasoline. Registered in Kyiv Oblast. 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year. Specifications, registration region and recall data.

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🛞 Odometer

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💥 Damage, loss & theft

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💰 Liens & value

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🧰 Factory warranty & equipment

  • Remaining warrantyBasic, powertrain and rust coverage left, estimated from the first title date and odometer
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  • Standard equipment & coloursWhat this trim came with from the factory, and the colours it was offered in
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🚨 Recalls on this VIN

  • Per-VIN recall statusWhether each campaign has been repaired on THIS car, remedy availability, do-not-drive and stop-sale flags, dealer labour time
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History reports cover US-titled vehicles only. This car is registered in Ukraine, so title, salvage and odometer records from the US national title database (NMVTIS) don't apply to it. The registration record, specifications and recall data on this page cost nothing.

At a glance

LocationKyiv Oblast, UKRAINE
ColorGray
Recall campaigns1

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make
Nissan
Model
Sentra
Year
1987
Body style
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Displacement
1.6 L
Fuel type
Gasoline
Country of origin
Japan

🧾 Window sticker / build sheet → All 1987 Nissan Sentra data →

📋 All factory specifications on file8 more fields from the manufacturer's VIN record (NHTSA vPIC)

🏭 Manufacturing & other

sourceua_mvs
Registration regionkyiv-oblast
Last operation date2026-03-03
Last operation314 - ПЕРЕРЕЄСТРАЦІЯ ТЗ НА НОВОГО ВЛАСНИКА ІЗ УКЛАДАННЯМ ДОГОВОРУ КУПІВЛІ-ПРОДАЖУ ЧЕРЕЗ ЕЛЕКТРОННІ СЕРВІСИ ТА ЗОВНІШНІ РЕСУРСИ
PurposeЗагальний
Engine cc1600
Own weight kg965
Total weight kg1415

Values are as reported by the manufacturer for this VIN pattern; blank or "not applicable" fields are omitted.

MPG & running costs

U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 1987 Nissan Sentra.

Combined24–27 mpg
City24 mpg
Highway30 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,650
FuelRegular
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume89 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages. Actual mileage varies with trim and driving conditions.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1987 Nissan Sentra costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,250
Fuel only$13,250
Per mile$0.18

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Safety recall campaigns 1

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.

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 SUR

NHTSA Campaign #95V103002 · 24/05/1995

Note: recall data comes from the U.S. NHTSA and covers the US-market version of this model. A car registered in Ukraine may have different campaigns — check with the manufacturer's local importer.

These are NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year, last checked 16 Oct 2026. They don't show whether this particular car has had the repair done — check this VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

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Common problems & what to inspect

Based on all 50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1987 Nissan Sentra, here are the most-reported problem areas — and what to check before you buy.

💥 2 involved a crash 🔥 3 involved a fire 🚑 3 reported injuries

Seat Belts 16 reports

🔍 Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.

Engine And Engine Cooling 9 reports

🔍 Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.

Power Train 8 reports

🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Fuel System 5 reports

🔍 Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.

Latches/locks/linkages 4 reports

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Gasoline 3 reports

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Owner complaints 50

Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 1987 Nissan Sentra.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ENGINE IDLE IS HIGH AFTER STARTING AND REMAINS HIGH AFTER ENGINE WARMS UP. IDLE IS ROUGH AT LOW RPM AND HESITANT UNDER A LOAD. CONSUMES MORE GAS THAN NORMAL, ABOUT 80 MILES A TANK LESS RANGE. MOLDING IS FALLING OFF ON BODY.

NHTSA ODI #701357

POWER TRAIN

THE TRANSMISSION WOULD STALL FOR NO REASON. HAD VEHICLE TOWED. HAPPENED 3 YEARS LATER. WAS INFORMED THAT TORQUE CONVERTOR WAS PROBLEM. TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING FLUID. *AK

NHTSA ODI #822196

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

WHILE AT CRUISE, THE ENGINE STARTED TO STALL. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL TO A SIDE OF FREEWAY, ENGINE CONTINUED TO LOSE POWER, FIRE ERRUPTED; ALSO REPLACED ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. *AK

Fire · NHTSA ODI #518070

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

FUEL INJECTORS FAILED, RESULTING IN STALLING/RACING OF ENGINE.

NHTSA ODI #518541

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WHEN PUTTING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, SOMETIMES WILL START AND SOMETIMES WILL NOT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.

NHTSA ODI #812832

POWER TRAIN

BOLT THAT HOLDS TRANSMISSION AND GEAR BOX TO STAY TOGETHER BROKE, CAUSING THEM TO SEPERATE AND DROP TO GROUND. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

NHTSA ODI #812133

STRUCTURE

REAR PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE INOPERATIVE.

NHTSA ODI #516665

SEAT BELTS

RELEASE BUTTON NEED TO BE REPLACE UNDER RECALL, DEALER SAID THAT THE ORANGE BUCKLE WERE NOT INCLUDED, SEATBELT NO LONGER WORKS AT ALL.

NHTSA ODI #515646

+ 42 more complaints on record.

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Can I find out who owns this vehicle from the VIN?

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Is the VIN JN1PB2214HU518954 valid?

JN1PB2214HU518954 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in Japan. It decodes to the 1987 Nissan Sentra.

Are there safety recalls on the 1987 Nissan Sentra?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1987 Nissan Sentra model year. That covers the model year, not this individual car: to see whether a specific vehicle still needs a recall repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What fuel economy does the 1987 Nissan Sentra get?

The 1987 Nissan Sentra has U.S. EPA estimates of 24–27 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Recall data checked 16 Oct 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.