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Nissan Sentra by year

The Sentra is a small car sold from 1995–2020 with engines including 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl and 2.5L 4-cyl. NHTSA lists 95 recalls and 5,435 owner complaints across these years.

Combined MPG by model year · line shows the most efficient version, shading the range across versions
1525351995200020052010201520201995: 24–29 MPG combined1996: 23–29 MPG combined1997: 23–29 MPG combined1998: 23–29 MPG combined1999: 23–29 MPG combined2000: 23–26 MPG combined2001: 23–26 MPG combined2002: 22–27 MPG combined2003: 22–28 MPG combined2004: 22–27 MPG combined2005: 22–27 MPG combined2006: 22–27 MPG combined2007: 24–28 MPG combined2008: 24–28 MPG combined2009: 24–29 MPG combined2010: 24–29 MPG combined2011: 24–29 MPG combined2012: 24–29 MPG combined2013: 30–33 MPG combined2014: 30–33 MPG combined2015: 30–33 MPG combined2016: 30–33 MPG combined2017: 27–32 MPG combined2018: 27–32 MPG combined2019: 27–32 MPG combined2020: 32–33 MPG combined33 MPG
YearEnginesCombined MPGRecallsComplaints
1995 Sentra1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl24–293285
1996 Sentra1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl23–293178
1997 Sentra1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl23–293124
1998 Sentra1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl23–29176
1999 Sentra1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl23–29059
2000 Sentra1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl23–266171
2001 Sentra1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl23–267236
2002 Sentra1.8L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl22–2710318
2003 Sentra1.8L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl22–287180
2004 Sentra1.8L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl22–274197
2005 Sentra1.8L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl22–275170
2006 Sentra1.8L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl22–275116
2007 Sentra2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl24–281154
2008 Sentra2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl24–283167
2009 Sentra2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl24–29155
2010 Sentra2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl24–293144
2011 Sentra2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl24–292142
2012 Sentra2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl24–290180
2013 Sentra1.8L 4-cyl30–336638
2014 Sentra1.8L 4-cyl30–335380
2015 Sentra1.8L 4-cyl30–333351
2016 Sentra1.8L 4-cyl30–336270
2017 Sentra1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl27–323231
2018 Sentra1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl27–322185
2019 Sentra1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl27–322222
2020 Sentra2.0L 4-cyl32–334206

Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.

Most common Nissan Sentra problems

Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Sentra, it can still be sold as-is.

  • Power Train1,083
  • Air Bags619
  • Engine610
  • Electrical System494
  • Unknown or Other490
  • Engine and Engine Cooling251

Selling a Nissan Sentra: questions

How much is a junk Nissan Sentra worth?

It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Sentras with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.

Do you buy Nissan Sentras that don't run?

Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.

Which Nissan Sentra year has the most complaints?

Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2013 Sentra (638). Across all years, the most-reported components were power train, air bags and engine.

Which Nissan Sentra year has the most recalls?

The 2002 Sentra has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 10. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.

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