2010 Nissan Sentra Consumer Discussions

Low End Sedans (under $16k)

• Re: versa [kneisl1]

  Written by: backy on Dec 25, 2011 9:37:51 AM

  30/38 for CVT, 27/36 for the manual, on the 2012 sedan according to the EPA. If the Versa does as well in real-world FE as my 2010 Sentra (with the CVT and a larger engine), I'd expect the Versa to easily get low-to-mid-40s mpg on the highway at 60 mph, which is in the sweet spot for most cars for high FE. My Sentra will top 40 mpg at 60 mph ... Read More

Compact Sedans

• Re: Did my Civic duty [sandman_6472]

  Written by: backy on Nov 22, 2011 9:27:03 PM

  Sentra's style... it's funny, when it first came out I thought it was pretty strange looking. But over the years the styling grew on me. At least it looked less weird. Then I wound up leasing a 2010 S 18 months ago, attracted by a killer lease deal. But also attracted by the car. The styling is chunky, but when I'm driving a car I'm not looking at the outside. Driving-wise, ... Read More

Nissan Sentra Lease Questions

• Sentra SL Lease Rates

  Written by: vegasviva on Mar 5, 2010 10:32:55 AM

  Hello, I'm hoping someone can help me out as I am new to lease negotiations. I am looking to lease a 2010 Nissan Sentra SL for 39 months, 12K, $0 down. The dealer quoted on a car listed online at MSRP $20230 with $1000 rebate, so it's final listing price is $19230. They quoted $278+ tax. Is that a fair price? Any info would be appreciated.

• Re: January Sentra SR Lease Rates [996twint]

  Written by: Car_man on Feb 5, 2010 3:44:34 AM

  996twint, Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp.'s current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Sentra SR with 15,000 miles per year are .00222 and 62%, respectively. You never mentioned how long you want to lease for or what mileage allowance you need, so I had to make some assumptions. :Let me know if you want something different. As far as the lease payment ... Read More

• Re: SER and SER VSPEC [belbiv]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 19, 2010 3:18:07 AM

  I'd be happy to help you out, belbiv. Here's the information that you're looking for. Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp.'s current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 39 month lease of a 2010 Sentra SE-R with 15,000 miles per year are .00222 and 61%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of a Sentra SE-R Spec V are .00222 and 59%. Normally on a Sentra, I would ... Read More

Nissan Sentra 2008

• Clanking Noise as soon as the car is put in drive

  Written by: helena219 on Jul 14, 2011 1:24:19 PM

  Hey, I recently got a 2008 Nissan Sentra last year on Sept. 2010. I love my car but I have had some problems with the car making a clanking noise as soon as I put the car in drive and begin moving it. After I begin driving it for about a couple seconds, the clanking noise stops, but it continues again if I turn off the car and begin driving again. ... Read More

Compact Sedans

• Re: 2012 Sentra? [dodgeman07]

  Written by: backy on Jun 9, 2011 11:21:21 AM

  I scratched my head over the 2005 Sentra and that whole generation because while it had some plusses, including fuel economy and a pretty nice interior, the back seat was REALLY tight--moreso than even the prior generation. Nissan rectified that in the current design. I've leased 3 Sentras--a 1992 2-door, a 1997 4-door (both sticks), and my current 2010. They were all solid, reliable little cars. I sold my 1997 to ... Read More

Nissan Sentra Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2011 nissan sentra SR quote [steven39]

  Written by: suzyq21967 on May 12, 2011 6:48:53 AM

  Nissan had much better deals at the end of 2010 because they had customer cash rebates which i am not sure if they do now you should check into that. I bought a 2011 Nissan Sentra SR with convenience package(handsfree bluetooth,leatherwrapped steering wheel, cargo net) plus splash guards and floor mats for $15,135 plus TTT. It came to about $16,600 including everything. I think you can get a better deal if ... Read More

New Sentra Owners' Experiences

• Re: FINAL REPORT [barpye]

  Written by: hotrodr12 on Feb 2, 2011 11:20:42 AM

  barpye - i would like to contact you regarding your lemon law process. if you could e-mail me that would be helpful. mhohag@gmail.com. i have a 2010 nissan sentra sr and have been dealing with this steering issue for some time now. i have brought it to the servicing dealership where i purchased the vehicle (4 times!) and haven't gotten the problem resolved and i will now be pursuing the lemon ... Read More

Sewing machine like noise when accelerating - when COLD only

• 2010 Sentra with same problem

  Written by: malachy on Jan 28, 2011 8:26:12 AM

  I dropped mine off at the dealer and left it overnight. They heard the ticking when they cranked it up the next morning (winter weather). They looked at it, and reported back to me that Nissan corporate said to expect it. My ticking is exactly as you described.

Nissan Sentra 2009

• Re: Nissan Sentra 2.0S Feeling a tough ride upon braking [shopclassgirl]

  Written by: b0bbert on Jan 9, 2011 5:36:01 PM

  Sureng/shopclassgirl: I have the same prob w/ my 2010 Sentra SR. You described it exactly! I went to the dealer to test drive another Sentra, it had signs of the same feeling around 20mph. It really is annoying, and wish i had taken longer test drives on the back streets. On the highway its awesome, just don't do any city driving, or around town.... about 70% of what i need it ... Read More

Nissan Sentra Noises

• Re: 07 Sentra 2.0S engine noise [jjustus616]

  Written by: she3 on Dec 27, 2010 6:55:36 PM

  I just bought a 2010 used Nissan Sentra and I'm having the problem with a knocking noise. It gets better when it is warmed up, but it still has a knocking noise. I had it a couple days and brought it into the Nissan dealer for them to look at it. They are telling me that it is normal. I feel like I'm loosing my mind. Many people tell me they ... Read More

• Sentra 2010 whistling noise

  Written by: dieskau on Oct 29, 2010 2:07:20 PM

  The odometer is just 220 km. I puchased it about a month ago. From just a week ago, when the speed is between 50 km and 55 km, I can hear whistling noise. Even if I put the transmisson in neutral postion I can still hear the noise. The Nissan service person said it's normal. But I don't think so. Does some one have the same problem with me?

Nissan Sentra Lease Questions

• Re: Sentra 2010 Lease [jayded6]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 13, 2010 3:11:49 AM

  I'd be happy to help you out, Jay. NMAC's October buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Sentra SE-R with 12,000 miles per year are .00127 and 61%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of a 2011 model are .00194 and 65%. Nissan is providing a $1,000 cash incentive on leases of the Sentra in select regions. Car_man Host Prices ... Read More

New Sentra Owners' Experiences

• nissan sentra dead in the street

  Written by: essie1 on Oct 6, 2010 4:05:32 PM

  i brought my nissan sentra 2010 home on september 18, we drove the sixty miles without a problem. it was new and i thought the volume on my ipod music went down at a stop light as a courtesy to other drivers, that was all i noticed out of the ordinary. On september 27th, after driving the car for errands only, it had less than 200 miles on it, the engine ... Read More

• Lights flicker and engine stalls, then dies - no apparent reason.

  Written by: mschief on Sep 22, 2010 6:19:30 AM

  I have had my new 2010 Nissan Sentra for 21 days as of last night. I was running errands and everything seemed file. I came out of the grocery store with a full trunk of groceries and a full tank of gas. I started driving home and realized my headlights weren't on (my previous car had automatic headlights) so I switched on the lights. As soon as I flipped the switch, ... Read More

Nissan Sentra Real World MPG

• Re: 2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0S real world MPG [leotsk]

  Written by: backy on Sep 14, 2010 5:31:40 PM

  30 mpg with 80% highway at 65 mph seems very low for the 2.0. Do you have the CVT or stick? I have found that high FE on the Sentra requires a very light foot. I notice when my wife drives our 2010 Sentra (which is not too often), FE drops greatly (she has a lead foot). For example, she'll struggle to get low 20s in town while I easily get ... Read More

Nissan Sentra 2010

• 2010 Sentra Bluetooth Help

  Written by: bad1550 on Sep 9, 2010 6:38:06 PM

  I am able to sync my Evo to my 2010 Nissan Sentra via Bluetooth but the Phonebook entries are missing half of my contacts. Can anyone please tell me if its possible to load entire contact list and how, because I am unable to place a call by phonebook since most of my contacts are not there? Thx, Bob

• Re: Nissan Sentra 2010

  Written by: deksza on Sep 9, 2010 11:37:47 AM

  I just bought a 2010 Nissan Sentra from Hertz Rent2Buy. I'm very happy with it overall, but it came with a basic stereo with no bluetooth or navigation. Is it possible to purchase the Nissan Nav system somewhere to upgrade it? If not and I go with an aftermarket unit is there anything special I should know? For example I know in the 2009 Sentra the stereo ran the trip computer ... Read More

New Sentra Owners' Experiences

• FRESH OFF THE LOT

  Written by: cocobonvon on Sep 1, 2010 6:57:06 PM

  I just purchased a 2010 Nissan Sentra SR on sat. it broke down on me on Tues. afternoon. WTHeck is going on with these Sentras?

• My son's 2010 Sentra SE-R

  Written by: pursuit0226 on Aug 28, 2010 10:19:04 AM

  I am bummed to hear some of the issues people are having with their Sentras. I took my son's car in for the first oil change this morning (3750 miles). I was in and out in 35 minutes and $30. He drives the car (mostly back and forth to school, 11 miles each way) and this is the first time I have driven it in a few months (purchased in February). ... Read More

Nissan Sentra 2010

• purchased a 2010 nissan sentra sl

  Written by: joeaugie on Aug 13, 2010 3:08:49 PM

  It is a good car for the money. It rides smooth. It comfortable to ride in.It has some great features like a low cost Nav. Inteligent key. It has a few minor issues like the gas tank on the passenger side. Side mirrors that dont fold in. Also they dont tell you the blue tooth only works with certain cell phones. But so far I had no mechanical problems.

Nissan Sentra Lease Questions

• Re: Sentra 2010 Lease [paga1498]

  Written by: Car_man on Aug 12, 2010 2:53:57 AM

  Hi paga1498. Nissan Motor Acceptance Cor.'s current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Sentra S with 15,000 miles per year are .00160 and 57%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. NMAC charges an acquisition fee and disposition fee on every vehicle that it leases. This money isn't going into the dealer's pocket, it goes straight to NMAC. ... Read More

• Re: 2010 Sentra SL Residual Value? [djjp100]

  Written by: Car_man on Jul 23, 2010 3:47:52 AM

  Hi djjp100. NMAC's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 39 month lease of a 2010 Sentra SL with 12,000 miles per year are .00160 and 60%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. Nissan is currently providing between $500 and $1,500 in cash incentives on leases of this car. I would be happy to tell you what the exact amount is in your ... Read More

• 2010 Sentra SL Residual Value?

  Written by: djjp100 on Jun 23, 2010 7:03:27 AM

  Just wanted to know if anyone knows the current residual value and money factor on a 2010 Nissan Sentra SL...the model I want is fully loaded except for the interior accent lighting. I was told 60% with a money factor of .00160 by the dealership. It's a 39 month lease with 12k miles a year allowance. They wanted $1500 down plus $500 for my trade in and they offered me $235 ... Read More

Nissan Sentra 2009

• Re: Nissan Sentra 2.0S Feeling a tough ride upon braking [sureng]

  Written by: shopclassgirl on Jun 20, 2010 9:40:32 AM

  Sureng: I am also having the issue with my 2010 Sentra SR. Below 20mph the car tries to lunge, it's minimal, but annoying and just doesn't seem normal. I also experience a drag/lunge/hestitation going from braking, then back to gas pedal at or around 15 - 25mph. I even feel drag when slowing from 40mph to less than 40, but the biggest nuisance with my trans is at 25mph or less, ... Read More

New Sentra Owners' Experiences

• Lemon Law as a whole.....

  Written by: beezer5 on May 9, 2010 11:19:08 AM

  Have a 2010 Sentra. Crazy pull on it. Repaired 5 times in 7 months of ownership to no avail. Dealership isn't customer friendly, not willing to take bacj car and neither is big bad NIssan America, who can go **** themselves as far as I'm concerned. Car was purchaed in good faith with said defect, which wasn't discovered in the few blocks of test driving done and we're expected to hold ... Read More

Nissan Sentra Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Nissan Sentra SL

  Written by: moofndoc on Apr 28, 2010 9:55:53 PM

  I just bought a 2010 Nissan Sentra SL w/ navigation, leather seats, fog lights, splash guards, and sunroof. I paid $20,600. MSRP is $21,500. I got 0% interest for 5 years. Is this a good deal?

Nissan Sentra 2010

• 2010 sentra clunking sound

  Written by: 2010_sentra_sl on Apr 17, 2010 7:30:24 PM

  we just bought a 2010 sentra sl and we began to notice a clunking sound coming from the rear of the car and when ever we closed the rear doors and passenger side door. we thought it may be that the muffler is loose. took the car into the dealership, and the tech was trying to wheel us and deal us that there is nothing wrong with the car. he showed ... Read More

New Sentra Owners' Experiences

• 2010 sentra clunking sound

  Written by: 2010_sentra_sl on Apr 17, 2010 7:26:05 PM

  we just bought a 2010 sentra sl and we began to notice a clunking sound coming from the rear of the car and when ever we closed the rear doors and passenger side door. we thought it may be that the muffler is loose. took the car into the dealership, and the tech was trying to wheel us and deal us that there is nothing wrong with the car. he showed ... Read More

Nissan Sentra 2008

• Re: Clunking Noise from Rear of Car [mike5663]

  Written by: 2010_sentra_sl on Apr 17, 2010 7:17:10 PM

  we just bought a 2010 sentra sl and we began to notice a clunking sound coming from the rear of the car and when ever we closed the rear doors and passanger side door. we thought it may be that the muffler is loose. took the car into the dearlership, and the tech was trying to wheel us and deal us that there is nothing wrong with the car. he showed ... Read More

New Sentra Owners' Experiences

• Lemon Law Update-2010 nissan Sentra

  Written by: beezer5 on Apr 10, 2010 2:00:53 PM

  Really disgusted with how things have transpired. Nissan America received 5 opportunities to repair pull when law allows 4, and it hasn't changed one iota. Throw in an employee from dealership following me out to my car berating me for being upset at the complete lack of customer service from dealership and the BBB being a joke of an institution which apparently the automakers keep in their back pockets, and here ... Read More

Nissan Sentra 2010

• Just grabbed a 2010 2.0 S

  Written by: backy on Apr 10, 2010 1:47:30 PM

  I just drove home in my new 2.0 S, silver. I agree that it's surprising the car doesn't get much attention. I think it's an excellent value for the money, especially the SR which is about the same price as a comparably-equipped Elantra. Like the Elantra, the Sentra has mid-sized interior room in a compact package. I was impressed with the smooth and quiet ride of the car, and also the ... Read More

New Sentra Owners' Experiences

• 2010 2.0 S first impressions

  Written by: backy on Apr 10, 2010 1:09:49 PM

  I just drove home in my new (leased) 2.0 S, in silver. I was looking for a good, reliable car at a reasonable payment and little out of pocket, and was focusing on used cars until I saw that Nissan had a lease special on the Sentra. My last Sentra was a 1997 GXE, also silver, and incredibly the 2010 car cost me about the same. And it's a much better ... Read More

Nissan Sentra Lease Questions

• Re: Sentra SL Lease Rates [vegasviva]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 23, 2010 3:59:48 AM

  Hi vegasviva. The $1,000 incentive that you mentioned is being paid for by Nissan and has nothing to do with the dealer. That means that the dealer is essentially trying to sell you a high-volume vehicle at full MSRP, which is not a good deal. If I was in the market for a 2010 Sentra right now, I'd shoot for $500 over to straight invoice as a selling price. You can ... Read More

Nissan Sentra Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Nissan Sentra 2009/2010 [rit2]

  Written by: alamocity on Mar 22, 2010 7:06:23 PM

  Gunn Nissan in San Antonio

• Re: Nissan Sentra 2009/2010 [alamocity]

  Written by: rit2 on Mar 22, 2010 7:03:05 PM

  Hi, thannk you very much for your reply. Can you please let me know which dealer offered this price ($14,259)? Thanks,

• Re: Nissan Sentra 2009/2010 [rit2]

  Written by: alamocity on Mar 21, 2010 12:04:55 PM

  I've seen one of the local dealers has a 2010 S model with floor mats for $14,259 (MSRP of $17,990) so you might target that price.

• Nissan Sentra 2009/2010

  Written by: rit2 on Mar 19, 2010 6:04:13 PM

  I want to buy a new Nissan Sentra 2009 (if available) or 2010 model 2.0S. What would be a appropriate deal in Dallas area? Anyone getting less than $15,500+TTL? Please advice. Thanks,

• 2010 nissan sentra sr price

  Written by: steven39 on Jan 5, 2010 11:13:10 AM

  looking at a 2010 nissan sentra sr auto down here in sunny but cold south fla. msrp for car is $18,130.00 what's a good price i should pay for this vehicle without any rebates??

Nissan Sentra Lease Questions

• SER and SER VSPEC

  Written by: belbiv on Jan 4, 2010 3:52:41 PM

  Carman, I was hoping you could help me find the money factor and lease options for the 2010 Nissan Sentra SE-R and the SE-R Spec V. I was looking for a 39 month lease. What is the range over Dealer invoice I should expect to pay? Any special rebates or incentives I should know about? Thank you so much!

New Sentra Owners' Experiences

• Re: Sentra pulls to the left [ovybox]

  Written by: beezer5 on Dec 26, 2009 1:03:23 PM

  Bought a 2010 Sentra in October and have been experiencing the same "pull to the left" syndrome. I would like to share my experiences since. Dealership didn't even have specs to do front end alignment, yet they STILL sold me vehicle off their lot. LEft car with them for three days while they tried to fix it, and in a not so funny moment, the loaner car's battery went on me!!!! ... Read More

Nissan Sentra 2010

• Nissan Sentra 2010

  Written by: jaxs1 on Dec 11, 2009 7:31:51 PM

  The mid cycle update is out for the 2010 model year and it features slightly updated styling and some new features such as a $400 factory nav system. I'm surprised it isn't being discussed. The Sentra doesn't grab as much interest as most competing cars.

Nissan Sentra Lease Questions

• Re: 2010 - Sentra SR - Good Deal? [grifta]

  Written by: Car_man on Nov 23, 2009 3:23:22 AM

  Hi grifta. Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp.'s November buy rate lease money factor for a 39 month lease of a 2010 Sentra SR is .00238. Make sure that the dealer that you are working with uses that factor to calculate your car's payment. As far as the selling price goes, the car that you described probably has a spread of around $1,300 between its full MSRP and its dealer invoice price. That ... Read More

New Sentra Owners' Experiences

• Re: New 2010 Nissan Sentra [steven39]

  Written by: carfreak12 on Oct 31, 2009 2:21:55 PM

  They say it's the motor blower that needs to be replaced.

• Re: New 2010 Nissan Sentra [steven39]

  Written by: carfreak12 on Oct 31, 2009 8:07:24 AM

  Thank you for your comment. This is the first car I've purchased and am dissapointed with the process. The car should be perfect as far I'm concerned especially only having it for one week. I will check with the dealer to see what they say and let you know.

• Re: New 2010 Nissan Sentra [carfreak12]

  Written by: steven39 on Oct 31, 2009 7:55:41 AM

  hi carfreak,i also recently purchased a 2010 nissan sentra s model and have the same clicking issue with my a/c...took the car back to the dealer a few weeks ago and was told by the service advisor that this is a common problem with the 2010 sentra and that a possible recall could come soon..anyway,they did not fix my problem because they told me that they are waiting for a technical ... Read More

• New 2010 Nissan Sentra

  Written by: carfreak12 on Oct 31, 2009 7:44:43 AM

  Hi, I just bought a new 2010 Nissan Sentra last week. Yesterday, I turned on the air conditioning and it made a clicking noise. The higher the power, the faster the clicks. Anyone know what the problem would be?

Nissan Sentra Lease Questions

• 2010 - Sentra SR - Good Deal?

  Written by: grifta on Oct 13, 2009 3:10:24 PM

  Car_man, Please let me know if this deal is good. Nissan Sentra 2010 SR w/ Convenience Package, Floor Mats, Splash Guards MSRP: $18,840 Sale Price: $18,038 Down Payment: $0 (nothing down, nothing out of pocket) Money Factor: .00254 Lease Term: 39mths Res: 64% Monthly Payment w/ NYS Tax (8.875%) $249.24

• Re: MF/Resi for Nissan Sentra SL? [leetchie69]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 12, 2009 4:08:19 AM

  Hi leetchie69. NMAC's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Sentra SR with 15,000 miles per year are .00254 and 64%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum