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Nissan Sentra 2020–2026 (B18)

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- Price
- $19,100–$25,000
- MPG
- 34
- Strength: Excellent safety
- Strength: Strong running costs
- Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
- Watch-out: Below-average driving fun
How it scores for you10 scores
A top-tier 5-star safety pick with low running costs, though flat 149-hp CVT performance, steering complaints, and modest cargo keep it a practical commuter rather than a delight.
Recalled somewhat less often than cars of the same model years; 2 of its 13 recalls were serious. About 8% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -3 points for its wider reputation.
5-star overall NHTSA crash rating (frontal 4, side 5, rollover 5).
About $1,950 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 74% of cars we track.
14.3 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 18% of other sedans we track.
Standard five-seat compact sedan layout with typical rear legroom and 14.3 cu ft trunk, in line with class competitors.
149 hp with a CVT and FWD makes the Sentra a modest performer. Steering complaints undercut driving engagement. Adequate for commuting but not enjoyable for enthusiasts.
Later B18 Sentras offer decent standard tech including Safety Shield 360 and available Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, roughly segment-typical for a compact sedan.
Refreshed styling and available quilted seats give it a slightly upscale feel; ride is composed and quiet enough for the class, around segment norm.
Typical resale value for a sedan.
No published tow rating; front- or rear-wheel drive only.
Safety & recalls18 recalls
18 recalls · 6 common complaint areas across 2020–2026
- Steering — 55 complaints (2020)
- Recall — Seats (2026)
- Steering — 40 complaints (2021)
2026
- RecallSeats26V145000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Kicks and Sentra vehicles. The hook bracket of the front seat frames may be insufficiently welded, which can cause the front seat frames to become loose. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicl
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other6 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
On XXX, while driving a 2026 Nissan Sentra rental with approximately 5,000 miles, I was traveling about 75 mph on a freeway in [XXX]. The vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly rapidly decelerated/braked and became disabled. I had no warning before the failure and was barely able to get partially out of
2025
- RecallSeats25V153000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Sentra vehicles. The driver's seat frame may not be fully secured to the outer side of the seat track. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems,"
- RecallVisibility: windshield25V807000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Sentra vehicles. The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Mate
- RecallLatches/locks/linkages: doors: LATCH26V023000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Moto
- RecallPowertrain: driveline: driveshaft26V410000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The front left-side driveshaft may not be fully seated in the continuously variable transmission (CVT) assembly, which can cause a transmission fluid leak and loss of drive power.
2024
- RecallAirbags: frontal: driver side: inflator module24V154000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improper
- RecallPowertrain: driveline: driveshaft24V304000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Sentra vehicles. The front left-side driveshaft may not be fully seated in the continuously variable transmission (CVT) assembly, or may have a loose or missing retaining clip, which can cause a transmission fluid leak and loss of drive
- RecallVisibility: windshield24V498000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The windshield may have air bubbles on the front lower driver's side, which can obscure the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehic
- Complaint clusterSteering9 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
Since I purchased the vehicle, I turn my steering wheel all the way to the left. It makes this clicking sound, and I can feel the clicking under me like it’s coming from the driver side and I have a maintenance notification on my dashboard fan. The clicking noise has gotten worse and made me do my o
- Complaint clusterPowertrain6 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
Vehicle is exhibiting the exact CVT/driveshaft fluid leak symptoms described in Recall 24V-304, but my VIN is currently excluded from the campaign scope.
- Complaint clusterElectrical5 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Headlight assembly not wired properly causing the driver's side Headlight not to work. Also the audio equipment inside the car has electrical issues.
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other5 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I am submitting this complaint regarding what I believe is a premature paint system failure on my 2024 Nissan Sentra (VIN: [XXX]). At approximately 30,000 miles, the paint on the rear bumper and the front hood has developed extensive chipping and peeling that appears excessive for a vehicle of this
2023
- RecallAirbags: frontal: driver side: inflator module24V154000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improper
- Complaint clusterElectrical6 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The camera views are all pink or turning pink. Also when getting to 70mph on the interstate, the car begins to shudder. The vehicle has 52,000 miles on it.
2022
- RecallStructure: body23V421000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Sentra vehicles. The driver's side cowl area may have a missing or improper seal, which can allow water to leak inside the vehicle and corrode electrical components.
- RecallSteering: linkages: tie rod assembly23V581000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may bend.
- Complaint clusterSteering31 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
In May of 2026, I began experiencing vibration and steering wheel instability while going over bumps and while braking, as well as while changing lanes. This vibration and instability got progressively worse and concerning, therefore, I took the vehicle in to the dealer for diagnostic testing on 6/2
- Complaint clusterElectrical21 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the forward collision assistance sensor independently deactivated and the warning light illuminated. The contact stated electrical failures with the sunroof, radio, the heating and air conditioning. The
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other8 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The wiper blade stop working in the middle of my windshield or will not return to correct position. I know there there is a recall on some 2022 sentras on this issues and I think my vehicle is one of them. I have always had a small issue with the blades since about a month after I bought it brand ne
2021
- RecallSteering: linkages: tie rod assembly21V461000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may be bent.
- RecallSteering: linkages: tie rod assembly23V581000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may bend.
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera23V628000
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 Stan
- Complaint clusterSteering40 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
The scope of repair required fixing a recalled tie rod that suffered a catastrophic failure, which directly caused the vehicle’s ADAS, Advanced Emergency Braking (AEB), and collision detection systems to crash. Berman Nissan promised a legally compliant, safe repair but breached this agreement by re
- Complaint clusterElectrical37 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The infotainment/radio system in my 2021 Nissan Sentra intermittently reboots and produces static. When this happens, the backup camera freezes or shuts off completely. This has occurred while I was actively reversing, causing a sudden loss of rear visibility. The screen either goes black or restart
- Complaint clusterForward collision avoidance11 complaintscomplaints:FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
My 2021 Nissan Sentra has experienced multiple false Automatic Emergency Braking (phantom braking) events where the vehicle suddenly applies the brakes despite there being no vehicle, pedestrian, or obstacle in its path. This issue occurred before and after my vehicle was serviced by AutoNation Nis
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other10 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Drivers of the car pulled out of a plaza without blinker and almost ran into our vehicle. Passenger and driver continued to harass and make rude comments whenever they pass by us. And we felt very offended.
- Complaint clusterBrakes9 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
AEB system is initiating emergency braking at random times. Both on surface street, and the freeway on ramp. With and without weather, and without any obstacles or cars in the way. The vehicle comes it a complete stop when this happens and puts the driver in significant danger. At this point the d
2020
- RecallSteering: linkages: tie rod assembly21V461000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may be bent.
- RecallExterior lighting: headlights22V244000
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,
- RecallSteering: linkages: tie rod assembly23V581000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may bend.
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera23V628000
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 Stan
- Complaint clusterSteering55 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was off centered and the vehicle vibrated. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle vibrated while making a turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was
- Complaint clusterElectrical38 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3/4 doors will not lock/unlock using fob, or the door controllers. This increases risk of theft, car jacking, and safety as the locks do not engage while driving. Very dangerous. Windows do not roll up/down, which when paired with the doors needing to be locked/unlocked manually can cause one to bec
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other31 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There has not been an actual incident, door lock actuator stopped working prematurely.
- Complaint clusterForward collision avoidance26 complaintscomplaints:FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
My ABS has messed up multiple times often after traction control is lost I have been lucky enough to not be injured YET this is my daily driver and im self employed and am currently paying almost 1k a month for this car so im forced to drive it even with the car randomly slamming my breaks I to
- Complaint clusterBrakes14 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
On June 10 2025 the brake sensor malfunctioned for my 2020 Nissan Sentra This was the secound timeThe first time was about one week before..The brake peddle went down , car brakes ,brakes.I was driving speed limit of 20.There were no cars on the street or object.A yellow triangle appeared on the das
Cost to own$18,700 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$19,100–$25,000
Estimated used price, by model year
$1,950/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
30
Highway MPG
40
Combined MPG
34
Horsepower
149 hp
Doors
4
Length
182.7 in
Width
71.7 in
Height
57.1 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Curb weight
3,053 lb
Cargo volume
14.3 cu ft
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