Nissan Sentra Reliability Comparisons
You won't find Nissan Sentra reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots. So you can tell how much the Nissan Sentra truly differs from competing car models in reliability.
These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Nissan Sentra reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Nissan Sentra was a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Nissan Sentra has been recently.
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Nissan Sentra Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
General NotesHow do we select "competing car models"? Users of TrueDelta's car price comparison tool most often compare these cars to the Nissan Sentra.Models and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.
Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
Nissan Sentra Competitors' Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Nissan Sentra
blog comments powered by DisqusWhat Our Members Are Saying about Nissan Sentra Reliability and Durability
| Reliability and Durability of the Nissan Sentra: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Salesman said Nissans often need nothing but routine maintenance for over 100,000 miles |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Owned many Nissan products & all have been pleasant. Tough little car |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Longest running Nissan model. |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Nissanīs legendary reliability and superb building. |
| Reliability and Durability of the Nissan Sentra: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Recall on master brake cylinder. 4 wheel alignment (toe) was grossly out of spec from the factory. TPMS is not reliable. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The powertrain. |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Entire car feels like a rattle trap. Transmission going bad after only 30,000 miles. Starts hard. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 165-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
This car was in the shop more days then I actually drove it. Worst vehicle I have ever owned. |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
1. Paint poor in 1st year, chips off 2. Engine sensors die often (recalls galore) 3. Pre-Catalytic converter disintegrates and particles are sucked into engine and kill it. 4.Butterfly valve screws and plate fall into engine from intake manifold. & mo |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 165-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Lots of problems reported |
