Nissan Sentra
The 2026 Nissan Sentra presents an average reliability profile, primarily due to significant recall activity concerning front seat frame welds.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 | 36 | 32 | 8.11 | 6.53 | 7.35 | — |
| 2025 | 30 | 40 | 34 | 7.84 | 5.88 | 6.92 | — |
| 2024 | 30 | 40 | 34 | 7.84 | 5.88 | 6.92 | — |
| 2023 | 29 | 39 | 33 | 8.11 | 6.03 | 7.13 | — |
| 2022 | 29 | 39 | 33 | 8.11 | 6.03 | 7.13 | — |
| 2021 | 29 | 39 | 33 | 8.11 | 6.03 | 7.13 | — |
| 2020 | 29 | 39 | 33 | 8.11 | 6.03 | 7.13 | — |
| 2019 | 27 | 33 | 29 | 8.71 | 7.13 | 8.11 | — |
| 2018 | 26 | 32 | 28 | 9.05 | 7.35 | 8.4 | — |
| 2017 | 26 | 32 | 28 | 9.05 | 7.35 | 8.4 | — |
| 2016 | 27 | 35 | 30 | 8.71 | 6.72 | 7.84 | — |
| 2015 | 27 | 35 | 30 | 8.71 | 6.72 | 7.84 | — |
| 2014 | 27 | 35 | 30 | 8.71 | 6.72 | 7.84 | 27-30 city / 36-40 highway mpg |
| 2013 | 27 | 35 | 30 | 8.71 | 6.72 | 7.84 | 27-39 mpg combined |
| 2012 | 21 | 28 | 24 | 11.2 | 8.4 | 9.8 | — |
| 2011 | 21 | 28 | 24 | 11.2 | 8.4 | 9.8 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Engine configuration | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | — | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | — | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | — | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | — | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive | In-Line | — | — |
| 2022 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | — | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | — | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | — | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2019 | sedan | 4 | 1.6 | Premium | — | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | 4x2 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | sedan | 4 | 1.6 | Premium | — | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2017 | sedan | 4 | 1.6 | Premium | — | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2016 | sedan | 4 | 1.8 | Regular | — | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2015 | sedan | 4 | 1.8 | Regular | — | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2014 | sedan | 4 | 1.8 | Regular | — | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Inline-4 | 130 hp | 128 lb-ft |
| 2013 | sedan | 4 | 1.8 | Regular | MRA8DE | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Inline-4 | 130 hp | 128 lb-ft |
| 2012 | sedan | 4 | 2.5 | Premium | — | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2011 | sedan | 4 | 2.5 | Premium | — | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | Base price | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | Trim: SR | SR | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | Trim: SV | SV | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | Trim: SV | SV | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | Trim: SR | SR | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | Trim: SV | SV | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | Base price: $19,310, Trim: Grade SV | Grade SV | $19,310 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | Base price: $19,190, Trim: Grade SL | Grade SL | $19,190 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | Base price: $23,465 | — | $23,465 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $15,990, MSRP range: $15,990 - $19,640, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for the 2014 model year, ranging from the base S Sedan 4D to the SL Sedan 4D., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/15/2026 | — | — | — | USD | $15,990 | $15,990 - $19,640 | 0.9 | MSRP for the 2014 model year, ranging from the base S Sedan 4D to the SL Sedan 4D. | llm_estimate | 6/15/2026 |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | GVWR | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Entertainment system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) | Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) | Standard | 2 | Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) | Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) | Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) | Standard | 2 | Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) | Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | 405 | 14.3 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Standard | 2 | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 399 | 14.1 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 405 | 14.3 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 106.8, Front wheel: 16, Rear wheel: 16 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 106.8 | 16 | 16 | — |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | 405 | 14.3 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 106.8, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 106.8 | 18 | 18 | — |
| 2019 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 106.3, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 106.3 | 17 | 17 | CD + Stereo |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 106.3 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 106.3 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | 428 | 15.1 | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 106.3 | — | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 106.3 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | 4 | 428 | 15.1 | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | 4 | 428 | 15.1 | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Rated vehicle | abs | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | pedestrianAeb | rearAeb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 NISSAN SENTRA 4 DR N/A FWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 2025 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | standard | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2024 | 2024 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | standard | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2023 | 2023 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | standard | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2022 | 2022 Nissan Sentra 4 FWD | standard | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2021 | 2021 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | standard | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2020 | 2020 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | standard | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2019 | 2019 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | standard | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2018 | 2018 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | standard | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | — | — |
| 2017 | 2017 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | standard | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2016 | 2016 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 2015 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 2014 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 2013 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 2012 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 2011 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Nissan Sentra presents an average reliability profile, primarily due to significant recall activity concerning front seat frame welds.
2025
The 2025 Nissan Sentra offers good overall safety and fuel economy, but potential buyers should prioritize confirming that all recalls, particularly for door strikers, have been addressed.
2024
The 2024 Nissan Sentra offers solid fuel economy and safety ratings, but a significant driver's airbag inflator recall warrants close inspection.
2023
The 2023 Nissan Sentra offers good fuel economy and a solid safety rating, but a significant recall concerning the driver's airbag inflator warrants careful inspection.
2022
The 2022 Nissan Sentra offers solid fuel economy and a comfortable ride, but a critical steering recall demands close inspection.
2021
The 2021 Nissan Sentra offers solid fuel economy and a comfortable ride, but potential buyers must prioritize verifying the completion of critical steering tie rod recalls.
2020
The 2020 Nissan Sentra offers good fuel economy and a comfortable ride, but buyers must prioritize confirming that critical steering tie rod recalls have been properly addressed.
2019
The 2019 Nissan Sentra offers a generally good reliability score, but a critical safety recall concerning the brake light switch warrants thorough inspection.
2018
The 2018 Nissan Sentra offers average reliability, but its condition and maintenance history are paramount.
2017
The 2017 Nissan Sentra offers average reliability, but buyers must prioritize confirming completion of critical safety recalls, particularly for brake lights and airbags.
2016
The 2016 Nissan Sentra's reliability is rated below average, primarily due to significant safety recalls concerning the airbag system and brake lights.
2015
The 2015 Nissan Sentra presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2014
The 2014 Nissan Sentra presents an average reliability profile, marked by significant recall activity concerning critical safety systems, particularly airbags.
2013
The 2013 Nissan Sentra presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant safety recall activity concerning the airbag system.
2012
The 2012 Nissan Sentra offers average reliability, but its high TSB count warrants careful inspection.
2011
The 2011 Nissan Sentra offers average reliability, but potential buyers must prioritize a thorough inspection of the **battery cable connections**.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Nissan Sentra?
Carfocal currently has 16 published Sentra reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Nissan Sentra presents an average reliability profile, primarily due to significant recall activity concerning front seat frame welds.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Nissan Sentra reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Nissan Sentra. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 nissan sentra presents an average reliability profile, primarily due to significant recall activity concerning front seat frame welds. and the 2026 sentra can represent good value if purchased at a fair price, especially considering its fuel efficiency. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Nissan Sentra?
Across Carfocal's published Sentra guides, recurring problem areas include Front Seat Assembly, Brake Pads and Rotors, and Engine Air Filter. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Front Seat Assembly, Brake Pads and Rotors, and Engine Air Filter.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints