1999 Nissan Sentra Consumer Reviews

180K and going

Written by: red chocobo on 05/21/2008

Vehicle

1999 Nissan Sentra 4 Dr SE Limited Sedan

Review

I bought this car used 2003, 91K and now I added 90K to it. Mean time, I took the car to the shop maybe 10 times or so. aircondition circuit $30, starter $200, PW window switch $100, exhaust leak 3 times, 250, front O2 $60. That is about it. Never stopped running, never fail to start, great for gas, and note that this care is the easiest car to change the oil filter. I do not think many people are interested in buying 99 sentra now, but I must say that you shuold by a manual shift, it goes OK over 2000 RPM, but if you really want to drive, you need to control the engine rev over 4000.

Favorite Features

Alloy wheel, sunroof, manual shift, engine power, oil filter location, and gas mileage!

Suggested Improvements

ABS. This car has everything I wanted and does not have anything I did not want. I like the simplicity of it, but I really want ABS, that would have made it perfect for me. also, exaust piple should be stailess. Optional SR20DET or VVT.

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Great car

Written by: Agbhlhs on 03/29/2008

Vehicle

1999 Nissan Sentra 4 Dr XE Sedan

Review

I have had this car for 1 year and 5 months and have had only slight problems. I had to replace my struts and exhaust manifold gasket. I also had to replace the ac compressor after 100000 miles. Otherwise the car has been great. I will have to replace the cv boot. I love this car it has been great!!

Favorite Features

Automatic trasnmission, electronic overdrive, CD player

Suggested Improvements

Move the cupholders, add more space in the backseats.

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Attached to this car.

Written by: N.Matthews on 03/10/2008

Vehicle

1999 Nissan Sentra 4 Dr GXE Sedan

Review

I have had this car for about seven years and have only had little things go wrong with it until very recently. With only a few breakdowns in 7 yrs. I have to say it's usually very reliable. I haven't gotten around to putting it in the shop for this latest breakdown but I'm hoping it's only something minor. (It's never cost over $400 to fix before!) In the meantime I'm driving an SUV and missing my Nissan Sentra tremendously. I never realized how comfortable my Sentra was until I've had to drive that thing. I can't wait to get it fixed and back on the road. Terrific car!! It's perfect to drive around town or for a long trip but I hate to load groceries in it!

Favorite Features

Gas mileage!! And I live in the deep South and the air conditioner can actually keep up. The heat works too well for this area!

Suggested Improvements

The windows always seem to fog and won't clear in the winter. It needs more power for passing. The cupholders are ridiculously placed and too small. The sound system is pretty bad. The odometer stopped working about 2 years ago.

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Review after 5 years, 80k miles

Written by: t-bizzzle on 02/16/2008

Vehicle

1999 Nissan Sentra 4 Dr GXE Sedan

Review

I bought this car with 60k miles on it and now it has 140k. It's been good to me, but it has its quirks. I'm 6-2, 230, and I find this car comfortable. Its been a pretty reliable car too. The only breakdown was when my water pump went out. Beware that this car has trouble starting at high altitude. I need to put my foot on the gas when I start my car or it will stall and will not start up again. If I forget to put my foot on the gas when I start it I have to floor it and crank the engine for about 60 seconds. I've only forgotten to hit the gas about 3 times, so its not that big of a deal to me.

Favorite Features

Overall reliability, 30+ mpg, comfortable driving position

Suggested Improvements

Make starting more reliable at altitude, more power, more trunk space (its TINY).

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This Model Lives Up

Written by: Nat on 02/15/2008

Vehicle

1999 Nissan Sentra 4 Dr GXE Sedan

Review

I purchased my 1999 Nissan GXE new right off the lot. It handled great and fit my budget plus the warranty was decent. I added a rear spoiler and a nose mask to give it a somewhat sportier look. Other than basic maintenance (oil changes, new tires, etc.) I have yet to be let down by this car. And it has traveled quit a bit from state-to-state! Only issues: I had water leaking onto the front passenger driving mats when it rained heavily and the driver side power window died around 50000 miles. Neither was a major problem to fix. Most recently the key started sticking in the trunk (65000 miles) and the driver side visor broke (80000) but those are not major or costly issues to deal with.

Favorite Features

The reliability! I have never felt nervous or uncertain about taking this car anywhere. As long as I take care of it, it takes me where I have to go.

Suggested Improvements

The cup holder is very poorly designed and can interfere with playing CDs or the radio. Also, the this car has a lack of pick-up power that is most noticable when going up-hill.

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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1999 Nissan Sentra GXE

Written by: John Aviero on 11/25/2007

Vehicle

1999 Nissan Sentra 4 Dr GXE Sedan

Review

I bought this car with 65000 miles on it. I put 30000 miles on it so far. It runs well, no problems so far. Gas mileage is good. This car is very reliable, I would recommend it to anyone who wants a cheap and reliable car.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

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My First Car

Written by: Jodi on 05/20/2007

Vehicle

1999 Nissan Sentra 4 Dr GXE Sedan

Review

I bought this car new in 1999. It has made several cross country trips and taken me to work and back for 8 years. I have never been stranded anywhere. It has been a great, reliable, practical first car. It isn't really "fun to drive". I often joke that I have two hamsters under the hood and one of them is tired. If you have a drink in the cupholders, it will block your radio controls. Both the 1 and the 6 preset buttons broke off about 4 years ago. The cruise control works great, but the button has a hole in it where I've pushed it one time too many. Overall I've loved this car, but I'm excited to have enough money now to buy something with a little more luxury and style.

Favorite Features

Reliability, gas mileage, price.

Suggested Improvements

Make an option with more horsepower, move the radio or cupholders, need lumbar support in front seats, better quality for the interior.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Small But With a Punch

Written by: TheRussian on 01/16/2007

Vehicle

1999 Nissan Sentra 4 Dr SE Limited Sedan

Review

What can I say that would truly state what I think about this car? Small but fun! I got this car over my 200sx (1.6l engine). Reliable car, safe (well unless the driver makes it not so safe). The paint job is pretty good, I like the nice blue color of this car. Front looks good except for the grill, which is new for 1999 model. This car has nice stock rims and side skirts, looks great! I stuck a cold air intake, made the car sound like a v8 mustang :). I would like sticking more stuff in so that people would be surprised at what this "grandma car" can do. It could use a little more horses, but it will still take any civic/corolla :). Highly suggested car!

Favorite Features

Sun roof, the gorgeous 5 spoke gun metal rims (wish they had them in 17's and would continue them for the Spec-V's). Nice spoiler, and beautiful blue paint job. Seats are nice and soft, fold down 40/60 split. Small yet comfortable with a great turning radius.

Suggested Improvements

Cup holders, left window motor is dying, alternator died, sound system not great, could use a little more power, Oil filter is a pain to replace, so is the Alternator. Trunk is a bit small. Small gas tank (only 13.2 gallons). Gas mileage is not 29/39 (stick) but 23/31 (stick).

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Old Faithful

Written by: NATE on 11/18/2006

Vehicle

1999 Nissan Sentra 4 Dr GXE Sedan

Review

Aside from being extreme;y reliable (although the timing belt broke at about 110k miles) I feel extra safe in it. I was involved in 4 accidents in this car and it still goes like a pro. Now, 126k miles later-my car still runs like a new pro..

Favorite Features

Gas,gas, gas.......

Suggested Improvements

The horn gave me problems, just went off without warning.

11 out 11 people found this review helpful

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Great car!

Written by: Jearbear on 11/08/2006

Vehicle

1999 Nissan Sentra 4 Dr GXE Sedan

Review

I have maintained this car through out the last 7 years, it is in good shape and runs great. I really enjoy driving it. I plan on buying my 6th sentra when I am finished with this one. There have been NO wrecks in the car and I drove it off the lot w/12 miles on it. Six of those miles, were test driven by me.

Favorite Features

cruise control, power windows/door locks and keyless entry.

Suggested Improvements

a small dent in the right corner of the back bumper and a couple of minor, minor, what appears to be hail dents on the back trunk lid.

22 out 23 people found this review helpful

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