Sell your 2013 Nissan Sentra for cash

The 2013 Nissan Sentra is a midsize car that came with a 1.8L 4-cyl engine. At 13 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2013 Nissan Sentra at a glance

Body styleMidsize Cars
Engines1.8L 4-cyl
TransmissionsManual 6-spd, Automatic (variable gear ratios)
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy27–30 city / 35–39 highway / 30–33 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$2,050–$2,250 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂267–297 grams per mile
EPA fuel economy score8–9 out of 10
EPA greenhouse gas score8–9 out of 10
Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle)2,862 lb
Gross vehicle weight rating3,783 lb
Versions tested by EPA4 configurations: Sentra, Sentra FE
Age13 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 13 years old, most of a 2013 Sentra's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: NHTSA's crash-test 2013 Sentra weighed 2,862 lb at curb weight. Scrap value is largely priced by weight, so this is a good starting point. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2013 Sentra. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the power train, typically around 75,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

2013 Nissan Sentra recalls

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls covering the 2013 Nissan Sentra. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Air BagsApr 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V242000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Sentra vehicles manufactured June 4, 2012, to April 9, 2016. The front passenger seat belt bracket may become deformed if it is used to secure a Child Restraint System (CRS). The deformed seat bracket may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) to…

Risk: If the frontal passenger air bag deploys in the event of a crash when a child seat is installed in the front passenger seat, there will be an increased risk of injury to the child in the CRS.

Air BagsApr 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V244000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City…

Risk: If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.

Air BagsOct 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V681000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (OCS) control…

Risk: If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to th

Air BagsMar 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V138000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software may incorrectly classify the passenger…

Risk: If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the

Fuel System, GasolineMar 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V068000

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Sentra vehicles manufactured from September 11, 2012, through October 4, 2012. Some fuel tank assemblies were not properly sealed during the manufacturing process. As a result, a small amount of gasoline may leak from the tank when it is full.

Risk: A gasoline leak in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a vehicle fire.

Air BagsMar 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V069000

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, Sentra, and Infiniti JX35 vehicles. Sensors within the passenger Occupant Detection System (ODS) may have been manufactured out of specification. This may cause the system to malfunction and permanently suppress the passenger airbag.

Risk: If the vehicle is involved in a crash necessitating airbag deployment and the passenger airbag is suppressed, there may be an increased risk of personal injury.

Common 2013 Sentra problems

Owners have filed 638 complaints about the 2013 Nissan Sentra with NHTSA. 24 reports involved a crash and 4 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 20 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Power Train308
  • Air Bags96
  • Service Brakes95
  • Engine87
  • Unknown or Other64
  • Vehicle Speed Control51

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Power Train75,000 mi
  • Air Bags16,000 mi
  • Service Brakes20,000 mi
  • Engine45,000 mi
  • Unknown or Other60,000 mi
  • Vehicle Speed Control71,000 mi

2013 Nissan Sentra crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2013 Nissan Sentra.

VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRolloverRollover risk
4 Dr, FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆12.1%

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.

2013 Nissan Sentra service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 201 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2013 Nissan Sentra. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Electrical System32
  • Power Train28
  • Equipment19
  • Fuel System10
  • Equipment Adaptive/Mobility9
  • Engine and Engine Cooling8

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2026 · NTB09-131C

    CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement "Certification Label" or "VIN Plate/L

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2026 · NTB09-131C

    CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement "Certification Label" or "VIN Plate/L

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2024 · NTB19-071D

    DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMay 2024 · NTB10-066C

    CAN COMMUNICATION CODES - DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 3 defect investigations covering the 2013 Nissan Sentra.

Air BagsEA15004 · opened Aug 2015, closed May 2017Led to recall 15V681000

Occupant Classification System Failure

In May 2016, Nissan North America issued a safety recall (16V-244) to address the problem of improper classification of adult front seat passengers in approximately 3.3 million vehicles, including those in the scope of this investigation when it was opened (almost one million vehicles) and additional vehicles, as shown

Air BagsRQ15001 · opened Mar 2015, closed Sep 2015

Occupant Classification System Failure

In April 2014, Nissan North America launched Safety Recall 14V-138 to address problems with the Occupant Classification System (OCS) algorithm in the following vehicles: model year (MY) 2013-2014 Nissan Altima, Pathfinder, Sentra and LEAF; MY 2013 Infiniti JX35; MY 2014 Infiniti QX60 and Q50; and MY 2013 Nissan NV 200/

Service Brakes, HydraulicPE14014 · opened May 2014, closed May 2015

Excessive Brake Pedal Travel

On May 20, 2014, ODI opened PE14-014 based on eight complaints alleging incidents of excessive brake pedal travel in model year (MY) 2013 through 2014 Nissan Sentra, Versa Sedan and Versa Note passenger cars (Figure 1) and information in Early Warning Reporting field reports indicating issues with master cylinder inter

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Selling a 2013 Sentra: questions

How much is a 2013 Nissan Sentra worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2013 Sentra that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2013 Sentras that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2013 Sentra with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2013 Nissan Sentra; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2013 Sentra?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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