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Nissan Sentra

Nissan's high-efficiency compact commuter sedan, featuring Zero Gravity seating, standard Nissan Safety Shield 360, and up to 39 MPG highway.

Quick Facts & Specification Overview: The Nissan Sentra is a sedan featuring powertrains delivering from 130 to 188 horsepower, achieving up to 34 MPG combined on official EPA ratings. Engineered with Front-Whee drivetrain systems across 2 generations, the model holds 4 active NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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Official Nissan Sentra 2020 exterior styling, aerodynamic profile, and vehicle dimensions
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Nissan Sentra Sedan2020 Spec

Years

1982 - present

Power

130 - 188 hp

Best MPG

34 MPG

2020 Recalls

4 campaigns

Complaints

207 filed

01At a glance

Nissan Sentra by the numbers

TopicNissan SentraDetail
Power range130 - 188 hp5 powertrains verified
EPA fuel economy28 - 34 MPGCombined cycle, best trim
Recalls (2020)4Open NHTSA safety campaigns
Complaints (2020)207STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Fuel typesGasolineFront-Whee drivetrain
Generations indexed2Each with full spec sheet
Dimensions (latest)4640 x 1815 x 1450 mmL x W x H, 2712 mm wheelbase

03Active safety

2020 Nissan Sentra open recalls

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

21V461000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may be bent.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the left and/or right tie rods as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PM985.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

22V244000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Sentra vehicles, equipped with LED headlights. The right-hand headlight aim may be misaligned. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Fix: Dealers will replace the right-hand headlight, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R20B4.

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

23V581000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may bend.

Fix: Owners are advised to contact their dealer for transport assistance if they are experiencing an off-center steering wheel or vibration. As an interim repair, dealers will inspect and replace any bent or broken tie rods, free of charge. Once newly designed parts are available, dealers will replace both left and right tie rods, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 27, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23B3. This recall replaces and expands recall number 21V-461. Vehicles previously repaired under 21V-461 will need to have the new remedy completed.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

23V628000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Fix: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23C3.

05Pick your year

Nissan Sentra generations

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05Generation comparison matrix

Compare all Nissan Sentra generations

SpecificationNissan Sentra (B18)2020 – present (B18)Nissan Sentra (B17)2013 – 2019 (B17)
Power Output149 – 149 hp130 – 188 hp
EPA Fuel EconomyUp to 33 MPG combinedUp to 34 MPG combined
Quickest 0–100 km/h8.8s7s
Exterior Dimensions4640 × 1815 × 1450 mm4625 × 1760 × 1495 mm
Wheelbase2712 mm2700 mm
Powertrains Verified2 trims3 trims
Full SpecsView spec sheet View spec sheet

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06Answers

Nissan Sentra: what buyers ask

How many recalls does the Nissan Sentra have?

The 2020 Nissan Sentra has 4 open NHTSA recall campaigns. Always verify by your exact VIN, because recall coverage varies by production run.

What MPG does the Nissan Sentra get?

Across verified powertrains, the Sentra achieves 28 to 34 MPG combined (EPA cycle).

How much horsepower does the Nissan Sentra have?

Power ranges from 130 hp to 188 hp across 5 verified powertrains, spanning Gasoline fuel types.

What are common Nissan Sentra problems?

NHTSA has 207 owner complaints on file for the 2020 model year, most frequently involving STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 8 involved a crash.

How many generations does the Nissan Sentra have?

We index 2 verified generations with full powertrain specification sheets, spanning production from 1982 to the present.

Sources for this page

Figures on this page are compiled from the sources above and cross-checked against manufacturer data sheets. US-market EPA cycle where noted; European WLTP values are measured differently and are not directly comparable.

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