2006 Nissan Sentra Consumer Reviews

Love it BUT rims stink

Written by: armywife41709 on 10/17/2009

Vehicle

2006 Nissan Sentra 1.8 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Now here is the think! I have had this car since it had 13 miles on it! Now 3 yrs old and 47,500 miles later. I have bent 4 rims on this things! I know I know its not a manufacture issue but this stinks! It cost $200 per rim to replace through a private person and $600 through a dealership! Other than that I love the car minus the front cup holders. Just like everyone else. You put your cup in and it hits the cd player. Now that I'm married and have a child the car is getting too small. I cant get more than 3 people in comfortable. I'm trying to sell my car and get something else but cant because I still owe way too much!

Favorite Features

the special edition is great. love the sound system

Suggested Improvements

cupholders!! BETTER QUALITY RIMS

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Transmission Problems

Written by: lilcrot on 09/21/2009

Vehicle

2006 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Bought this car for my husband because of a traveling job. It only had 3000 miles when I got it. at 72605 miles we had to get a new transmission (3-19- 08) on 5-9-08 at 77732 miles had to get the whole assembly kit again (thank god under the transmission was under warranty still) and the snap ring had popped off. here we are at 92000 miles and having to get the transmission worked on again. all this car has been for us is trouble.

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What to expect

Written by: Carolina on 09/13/2009

Vehicle

2006 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I am surprisingly disappointed with my choice. Special Edition, sounded great, looked good, systems is nice, but have been experiencing too many issues after the 16k mile. It's been dealer maintained only, and I drive less than the average doe. Windows not working, car not starting, had to take it 4 times for the same issue and finally, they got it right, issues with cheap belts breaking, serpentine and Alt Belt. Time consuming, very stressful to be broken down on the side of the road when you have a "NISSAN" under 20k miles. Unheard of before, and I owned several makes and models including Nissan in the early 90's, when their quality was much better, So I would think twice next time.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Pump fuel kit. Better quality belts, better cup holders with deeper capacity, better motors for windows

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Not too bad

Written by: BMH on 08/30/2009

Vehicle

2006 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Got this car with 14k on it in 06 and has over 60k now. Gas milage is far better than factory sticker. Being 6'3", this car is way small. The cup holders are worthless. The ride is ok, very noisy. Doesn't like to start on first try some times or it starts and dies. Have an on going issue with the plug for the mass air flow sensor. Keeps getting dusty and then the car through an engine code and won't drive, have to blow out the plug to get it to run. Performance is poor, I had an 88 Honda Accord that had a better ride and more pep then this car.

Favorite Features

Gas milage

Suggested Improvements

Interior room, cup holders, noise dampening, better performace (125hp is bad), and maybe a better location for the m.a.s. plug.

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A truly good car.

Written by: car guy on 08/23/2009

Vehicle

2006 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Best model: 1.8 S Special Edition. Edmonds' data and reviews are wrong. This is an excellent vehicle. Bought this used with 18K miles. For 10 months have driven car in the city or making short commutes. We also have taken two long trips of 2600 miles. I was a mechanic for years. Note: our other car is a Cadillac with all of the bells and whistles. 1.8 Special Edition model has good looking wheels and spoiler, keyless entry, etc. In terms of features it has more than our Cadillac excepting power seats. Interior is typically basic for an economy car. The leg room is fine for anyone under 6'3. Mileage is 33 with 1.8 Liter engine and auto trans. Handles well. Super sound. Nice car.

Favorite Features

Never pump the gas to start. Starts and runs perfectly. Plenty of acceleration to get onto highway. Quiet engine and trans. Brakes are fine. AC is fine. Easy interior controls for everything. Lots of storage spots for sunglasses, maps, CD's, books. Back seat folds down for trips to nursery.

Suggested Improvements

Only suggestion: a bit more sound deadening insulation in the cabin. It is true that the road noise is more noticeable at 55 or higher than our Cadillac. Another cause is the low profile tires that come from the factory. In a week we did not notice anymore. Not too bad. Other models not as good.

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Unreliable

Written by: AZ on 08/05/2009

Vehicle

2006 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I'm very disappointed in this car. It just got its second fuel pump about 6,000 miles ago which is going bad again, the rack and pinion had to be replaced soon after purchase, the drivers door seal leaked water and had to be replaced, the radio stopped playing out of the passenger side speakers and had to be replaced, the drivers window regulator has been replaced three times and still doesn't work properly (the dealer also broke the glass twice), the air conditioner doesn't blow cold unless your on the highway, when you turn the air conditioner on it makes a weird noise, and their is a squealing noise when you start the car and the dealer/nissan customer service are not help at all.

Favorite Features

price although its not worth the headache, the aux jack, gas mileage

Suggested Improvements

reliability, cup holders, nissan customer service (they told me I should have called each time the car was at the dealer to let them know I was having problems)

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Great car

Written by: iog on 08/02/2009

Vehicle

2006 Nissan Sentra 1.8 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Love my Nissy. I did not have with it any troubles at all.

Favorite Features

Fuel economy, exterior radiant color and soft-shaped design, fun driving, comfort interior.

Suggested Improvements

To reduce the price.

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Still going

Written by: TLS on 07/28/2009

Vehicle

2006 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)

Review

Lets just say this is a damn good car if its still running after a year of my husband behind the wheel he has a record of tearing cars up in less than 6 months and trust me this little car has been threw hell but I still feel confident getting behind the wheel it take me where I need to go comfortably and shes running like a top to this day.

Favorite Features

I feel safe driving and putting my children in the car.

Suggested Improvements

Cup holders should be moved in a horrible place right in front of the 6 disc.

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Point A to Point B with some extras

Written by: David on 07/04/2009

Vehicle

2006 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Parents bought me this car (first one). Had it for 2 years this month. Average 29mpg 23 city / 39 highway. I usually only do 65-70mph on high way, was shocked at the mileage. I like that it has an aux. jack, which btw the 2006 infiniti doesn't even have (only included in the 2008 model). Windshield wipers leave massive streaks, but I think I needed to get that replaced. I can't ever seem to find a comfortable head rest position on long trips. Engine sometimes misfires on start up, I just have to wait a second and try again, not that big of deal. Hate the cup holders, fine for cups, but bottles fall right out on corners, also hits cd buttons because of position. 20 yo/boy/5'8''

Favorite Features

aux audio jack, price ($12k before taxes in 2007). great high way mpg. stereo system is pretty good, not noisy for the neighbors.

Suggested Improvements

cup holders!! head rests. Would suggest better tires since mine slips like crazy in the snow, dad replaced them with eagle gt's but I'm getting a 09 altima this week so I won't know how they handle.

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Too many defects

Written by: blair on 06/16/2009

Vehicle

2006 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

This was my 2nd Sentra and our family's 6th Nissan since 1988. I also purchased the same model/year for my daughter, which was clearly a mistake. This will be my last Nissan as both the quality and reliability have decreased tremendously! My daughter and I both have problems with the fuel pumps needing replaced multiple times because of a defect. We are getting ready to take our vehicles back to the dealership for the 3rd time for fuel pump issues. Belts had to be replaced at 20k miles, because as dealership said, "they're inferior". Back window jammed due to defective part in door (back window was hardly used). These aren't quality cars anymore.

Favorite Features

Decent gas mileage.

Suggested Improvements

Terrible cupholders!

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