Nissan Sentra Information
Safety · Fuel Efficiency · MPG
Nissan Sentra Safety
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has conducted 1 recall, 0 investigations of reports of a defective product, and recorded 23 safety complaints filed against this vehicle.
Crash Test Results (ratings out of 5):
| Year | Variation | Overall Rating | Front Crash Rating (Driver) |
Front Crash (Passenger) |
Side Crash (Driver side) |
Side Crash (Passenger side) |
Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2019 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | 4 | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2018 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | 4 | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2017 | 2017 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | 4 | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2016 | 2016 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | 4 | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2015 | 2015 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | 4 | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2014 | 2014 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | 4 | 4 (picture) | 3 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2013 | 2013 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | 4 | 4 (picture) | 3 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2012 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | 4 | 4 (picture) | 3 | 5 (picture) | 2 | 4 |
| 2011 | 2011 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | 4 | 4 (picture) | 3 | 5 (picture) | 2 | 4 |
| 2010 | 2010 Nissan Sentra 4-DR.w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2009 | 2009 Nissan Sentra 4-DR.w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2008 | 2008 Nissan Sentra 4-DR.w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2007 | 2007 Nissan Sentra 4-DR.w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2006 | 2006 Nissan Sentra 4-DR. | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 4 | 2 (picture) | Not Rated | 4 |
| 2005 | 2005 Nissan Sentra 4-DR. | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 4 | 2 (picture) | Not Rated | 4 |
| 2004 | 2004 Nissan Sentra 4-DR. | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 4 | 2 (picture) | Not Rated | 4 |
| 2003 | 2003 Nissan Sentra 4-DR. | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 4 | 2 (picture) | Not Rated | 4 |
| 2002 | 2002 Nissan Sentra 4-DR. | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 4 | 2 (picture) | Not Rated | 4 |
| 2001 | 2001 Nissan Sentra 4-DR. | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 4 | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| 1994 | 1994 Nissan Sentra 4-DR | Not Rated | 4 | 4 | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| 1992 | 1992 Nissan Sentra 4-DR. | Not Rated | 4 | 4 | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| 1991 | 1991 Nissan Sentra 4-DR. | Not Rated | 4 | 4 | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
Fuel Efficiency
Nissan has manufactured models of Sentra for 31 years. They average 27.4 combined miles per gallon, with the latest 2019 Sentra above average at 32 combined MPG.
Government regulators estimate the fuel cost of the 2019 Sentra to be $1,200 per year. This estimate is based on 15,000 miles driven, 55% city driving and 45% highway driving, and regular gasoline.
Compared to other vehicles, you spend $1,250 less over 5 years compared to an average vehicle.
The Sentra consumes about 10 barrels of petroleum per year, according to the standard estimate of 15,000 miles driven. Most of the world's petroleum comes from countries like Russia, Saudi Arabia, the U.S., and Iraq.
The Sentra emits 278 grams of CO2 per mile, or roughly 4,170,000 grams per year. To put this into perspective, a normal tree absorbs about 21,000 grams of CO2 per year, so about 199 trees would offset these emissions. The Sentra does not have start-stop technology.
| Vehicle Model | Combined MPG | Highway MPG | City MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Nissan Sentra | 32 | 37 | 29 |
| 2018 Nissan Sentra | 32 | 37 | 29 |
| 2017 Nissan Sentra | 32 | 37 | 29 |
| 2016 Nissan Sentra | 32 | 37 | 29 |
| 2015 Nissan Sentra | 32 | 37 | 29 |
| 2014 Nissan Sentra | 32 | 37 | 29 |
| 2013 Nissan Sentra | 33 | 38 | 29 |
| 2012 Nissan Sentra | 26 | 30 | 23 |
| 2011 Nissan Sentra | 26 | 30 | 23 |
| 2010 Nissan Sentra | 26 | 30 | 24 |
| 2009 Nissan Sentra | 27 | 31 | 24 |
| 2008 Nissan Sentra | 26 | 30 | 24 |
| 2007 Nissan Sentra | 26 | 30 | 24 |
| 2006 Nissan Sentra | 23 | 27 | 20 |
| 2005 Nissan Sentra | 23 | 27 | 20 |
| 2004 Nissan Sentra | 23 | 27 | 20 |
| 2003 Nissan Sentra | 23 | 27 | 20 |
| 2002 Nissan Sentra | 27 | 32 | 24 |
| 2001 Nissan Sentra | 24 | 28 | 21 |
| 2000 Nissan Sentra | 24 | 28 | 21 |
| 1994 Nissan Sentra | 23 | 28 | 21 |
| 1993 Nissan Sentra | 24 | 29 | 21 |
| 1992 Nissan Sentra | 24 | 29 | 21 |
| 1991 Nissan Sentra | 24 | 29 | 21 |
| 1990 Nissan Sentra | 27 | 33 | 24 |
| 1989 Nissan Sentra | 27 | 33 | 24 |
| 1988 Nissan Sentra | 28 | 33 | 25 |
| 1987 Nissan Sentra | 27 | 32 | 24 |
| 1986 Nissan Sentra | 30 | 35 | 27 |
| 1985 Nissan Sentra | 29 | 34 | 26 |
| 1984 Nissan Sentra | 30 | 35 | 27 |
MPG breakdown by model options
The Nissan Sentra has 127 different model options on record with the EPA since 1984. For the most accurate MPG estimates, find your exact model below.
| Vehicle Model | Combined MPG | Highway MPG | City MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 30 | 35 | 27 |
| 2019 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 32 | 37 | 29 |
| 2019 4-dr, Automatic (AV-S7), 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 29 | 33 | 27 |
| 2018 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 30 | 35 | 27 |
| 2018 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 32 | 37 | 29 |
| 2018 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 28 | 32 | 26 |
| 2018 4-dr, Automatic (AV-S7), 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 29 | 33 | 27 |
| 2017 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 30 | 35 | 27 |
| 2017 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 32 | 37 | 29 |
| 2017 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 28 | 32 | 26 |
| 2017 4-dr, Automatic (AV-S7), 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 29 | 33 | 27 |
| 2016 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 30 | 35 | 27 |
| 2016 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 32 | 37 | 29 |
| 2015 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 30 | 35 | 27 |
| 2015 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 32 | 37 | 29 |
| 2014 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 30 | 35 | 27 |
| 2014 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 33 | 38 | 30 |
| 2014 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 32 | 37 | 29 |
| 2013 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 30 | 35 | 27 |
| 2013 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 33 | 38 | 30 |
| 2013 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 33 | 38 | 29 |
| 2012 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 29 | 34 | 26 |
| 2012 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 26 | 30 | 24 |
| 2012 4-dr, Automatic (AV-S6), 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 26 | 30 | 23 |
| 2012 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 24 | 28 | 21 |
| 2011 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 29 | 34 | 26 |
| 2011 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 26 | 30 | 24 |
| 2011 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 26 | 30 | 23 |
| 2011 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 24 | 28 | 21 |
| 2010 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 29 | 34 | 26 |
| 2010 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 27 | 31 | 24 |
| 2010 4-dr, Automatic (AV-S6), 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 26 | 30 | 24 |
| 2010 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 24 | 28 | 21 |
| 2009 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 26 | 30 | 24 |
| 2009 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 24 | 29 | 21 |
| 2009 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 28 | 33 | 25 |
| 2009 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 27 | 31 | 24 |
| 2008 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 28 | 33 | 25 |
| 2008 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 27 | 31 | 24 |
| 2008 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 26 | 30 | 24 |
| 2008 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 24 | 29 | 21 |
| 2007 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 28 | 33 | 25 |
| 2007 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 27 | 31 | 24 |
| 2007 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 26 | 30 | 24 |
| 2007 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 24 | 29 | 21 |
| 2006 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 27 | 31 | 24 |
| 2006 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 27 | 32 | 24 |
| 2006 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 22 | 26 | 20 |
| 2006 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 23 | 27 | 20 |
| 2005 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 27 | 31 | 24 |
| 2005 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 27 | 32 | 24 |
| 2005 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 22 | 26 | 20 |
| 2005 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 23 | 27 | 20 |
| 2004 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 27 | 31 | 24 |
| 2004 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 27 | 32 | 24 |
| 2004 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 22 | 26 | 20 |
| 2004 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 23 | 27 | 20 |
| 2003 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 27 | 32 | 24 |
| 2003 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 28 | 33 | 25 |
| 2003 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 22 | 25 | 20 |
| 2003 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 23 | 27 | 21 |
| 2003 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 23 | 27 | 20 |
| 2002 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 22 | 25 | 20 |
| 2002 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 23 | 27 | 21 |
| 2002 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 22 | 26 | 19 |
| 2002 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 26 | 31 | 24 |
| 2002 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 27 | 32 | 24 |
| 2001 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 26 | 30 | 23 |
| 2001 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 26 | 32 | 23 |
| 2001 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 23 | 27 | 21 |
| 2001 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 24 | 28 | 21 |
| 2000 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 26 | 30 | 23 |
| 2000 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 26 | 32 | 23 |
| 2000 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 23 | 27 | 21 |
| 2000 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 24 | 28 | 21 |
| 1994 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 26 | 32 | 23 |
| 1994 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 28 | 34 | 25 |
| 1994 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 23 | 27 | 21 |
| 1994 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 23 | 28 | 21 |
| 1993 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 27 | 32 | 23 |
| 1993 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 29 | 35 | 25 |
| 1993 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 23 | 27 | 21 |
| 1993 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 24 | 29 | 21 |
| 1992 4-dr, Automatic 3-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 26 | 30 | 24 |
| 1992 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 27 | 33 | 23 |
| 1992 4-dr, Manual 4-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 28 | 33 | 25 |
| 1992 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 29 | 35 | 25 |
| 1992 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 24 | 29 | 21 |
| 1992 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 24 | 29 | 21 |
| 1991 4-dr, Automatic 3-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 26 | 30 | 24 |
| 1991 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 27 | 33 | 23 |
| 1991 4-dr, Manual 4-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 28 | 33 | 25 |
| 1991 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 29 | 35 | 25 |
| 1991 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 23 | 27 | 20 |
| 1991 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 24 | 29 | 21 |
| 1991 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 24 | 29 | 21 |
| 1990 4-dr, Automatic 3-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 25 | 28 | 23 |
| 1990 4-dr, Manual 4-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 28 | 33 | 25 |
| 1990 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 27 | 33 | 24 |
| 1989 4-dr, Automatic 3-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 25 | 27 | 23 |
| 1989 4-dr, Manual 4-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 28 | 32 | 25 |
| 1989 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 27 | 33 | 24 |
| 1988 4-dr, Automatic 3-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 24 | 26 | 23 |
| 1988 4-dr, Manual 4-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 28 | 32 | 25 |
| 1988 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 28 | 33 | 25 |
| 1987 4-dr, Automatic 3-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 24 | 27 | 23 |
| 1987 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 27 | 32 | 24 |
| 1986 4-dr, Automatic 3-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 25 | 27 | 23 |
| 1986 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 30 | 35 | 27 |
| 1986 4-dr, Manual 4-spd, 4-cyl, 1.7 L | 40 | 45 | 37 |
| 1985 4-dr, Automatic 3-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 24 | 27 | 23 |
| 1985 4-dr, Automatic 3-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 24 | 27 | 23 |
| 1985 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 30 | 35 | 27 |
| 1985 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 29 | 34 | 26 |
| 1985 4-dr, Manual 4-spd, 4-cyl, 1.7 L | 40 | 44 | 38 |
| 1985 4-dr, Automatic 3-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 25 | 27 | 23 |
| 1985 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 29 | 34 | 26 |
| 1985 4-dr, Manual 4-spd, 4-cyl, 1.7 L | 40 | 45 | 37 |
| 1984 4-dr, Automatic 3-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 25 | 28 | 23 |
| 1984 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 30 | 35 | 27 |
| 1984 4-dr, Automatic 3-spd, 4-cyl, 1.7 L | 30 | 31 | 29 |
| 1984 4-dr, Manual 4-spd, 4-cyl, 1.7 L | 41 | 46 | 37 |
| 1984 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.7 L | 36 | 41 | 33 |
| 1984 4-dr, Automatic 3-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 25 | 28 | 23 |
| 1984 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 30 | 35 | 27 |
| 1984 4-dr, Manual 4-spd, 4-cyl, 1.7 L | 40 | 44 | 38 |
| 1984 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.7 L | 37 | 42 | 33 |