Used 2001 Nissan Sentra Consumer Reviews
Used Sentra for sale
See Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
New to Nissans
edmunds13, 09/17/2002
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I was just about to purchase a Honda Civic or Accord when I tried my new Nissan Sentra GXE. I am glad I did not go with Honda because the Nissan has more features for a better price.
Very good first car
redcoatjones, 11/10/2003
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought my sentra in 2000. First car I bought myself (post-college), and I have been very pleased. Good gas milage (30-32 mpg), and great handling for a commute up and down the interstate. No major problems, but I had 1 trip to dealer for recalls and had to replace the original tires after only 1.5 years. Recommend for someone who needs a car for commuting. Not recommended for large families or someone who carries lots of cargo.
Cruiser
ookpik_one, 11/23/2003
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Excellent dependability with a somewhat stiff ride. Good trunk space and passenger room. Good milage with the 5 speed transmission.
Value & Performance
nigel, 08/22/2002
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
A great value car which I bought to replace my aging 1992 honda civic. I was going to buy another honda but only got attitude from dealers. Found much better treatment at nissan and a great product. I think this is the best looking car in its class. The se model offers more power, handling and brakes. Alot of others here have comments about the poor paint quality - to date I have had no trouble.
Rotor problems
Jacqueline Fowler, 06/11/2005
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I am constantly going back because of a grinding noise when you press on the brakes. They have turned the rotors 3 times, and tell me that is is a result of driving. I have less than 45000 and it started happening at 10000. They replaced the rotors and after driving 1500 miles they are grinding again. Another person, my son switched cars with me to dispell the theory that it is my driving, Otherwise this is an excellent car. The driver side window motor constantly goes out is replaced and burns out again. The ride is a little sporty but it turns with ease. Overall I would buy another one.
Love this car
Elise, 09/23/2008
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had this car since my 16th birthday. I bought it brand new with only 4 miles on it. Still to this day, 8 years later, it drives amazing. I have driven it across country multiple times and treated it poorly, despite that this car has been a trooper. It has never broken down on me. The only things I have had to replace 150000 later are the tires, car battery, and a fuse fro the headlight which was $6. I love this car. It's very reliable and I couldn't have asked for a better deal and even though it has been paid off now for 3 years it is still running great and I have no car payment. This car is a real keeper and I hope my next car is as tough as this one.
Outstanding Vehicle
RobbK6, 05/28/2002
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has been a joy so far. I replaced an excellent condition CRX Si with this car and it delivers even better performance with a back seat! I have over 22,000 miles on my car and I haven't had a problem yet. I will say the paint sucks, but that was the only thing I can say negatively. For the price there was nothing in the same class when I bought it. It has a decent aftermarket following for the engine and some suspension upgrades. But in all actuality they aren't really needed. I have a 2001 SE with performance package, sunroof, and 5spd.
Poor Quality
Jason R. , 07/09/2005
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand new and from the start it was full of problems. Aside from the 5 recalls that were all handled by Nissan (one of them without paying my tow bill) here is a list of many problems that my vehicle had. 1. Check engine light started to come on after the warranty expired and continued to do so very 6 months for no reason ($180 repair each time). 2. Cranckshaft sensor went out at 48K 3. Battery went out at 37K 4. Front rotors and paads needed to be replaced at 50K. 6. Rear bumper paint started to peel at 50K. 7. Power windows (front) went out About the only positive thing it had was the gas mileage and the exterior look. Very poor quality and reliability.
Great Car
Kashif, 07/22/2005
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car at 70,000 miles and have had it for about a year now. So far it has not given me any problems at all. I get about 26 mpg, with a lot of city driving. The front brakes are starting to make a grinding noise now, and I am guessing that I will have to replace the rotors. It seems that this is a common problem with this car.
Nissan Sentra
Macki, 02/11/2004
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Interior is very small. Back seat is basically non-existent.
Good Car for the Money
PirateJake, 01/29/2008
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Lots of headroom for tall people, peppy SR20 engine, sure it rattles and is noisy but it cost next to nothing and is pretty quick for what it is. 105k miles no real problems. Low quality paint. I have had it since the showroom floor and plan to keep it for quite a while longer. Excellent college student car. I commute into Minneapolis every day in it. Civic reliability with Saturn prices. Go for the 5 speed in the charcoal grey or black. Replace the Firestone tires with some Yokohamas. I hit a deer years ago and the car still runs like the day it was new. Five stars for the money.
Good car overall
anlu68, 12/31/2003
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
So far I put over 62000 miles on this car and only in shop for once (last month) except some recalls. It's been great overall. If you are looking for a decent car to put 200K+ miles on it. Sentra is a way to go!
So far so good.
96flea, 02/25/2003
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The car has decent pep to it but could do better on milage. I have an automatic tranny w/performance package. The 16" wheels really makes the car look better but the low profile tires makes the car ride a little hard. I purchased the Sentra used at Pohanka Chevrolet in Chantilly, Va. for $10,500. The car did well in the blizzard that hit the East Coast this Feb. The torque is among the highest in this class of vehicle. I believe 0-60 is around 9 or 10 seconds though i have not really romped on the gas pedal to find out. With 3 family members (each weigh about 230lbs) this Sentra performed well with a full load.
1st nissan
jazzyk, 05/11/2002
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my first Nissan (Sentra SE with performance pkg) and I have been very happy with it. It is cute and VERY fun to drive, and has lots of great features that just aren't available on the competition. I looked seriously at the Civic as my last car was an Accord that I absolutely loved - but the Civic just couldn't hold a candle to the Sentra. Now that was before the Si came out - so maybe now it does, I don't know. The only caveat I have is the paint. It chips if you even look at it wrong. I will probably be repainting the whole car in the next year because of this. But other than that I love it!
I Hate IT!
Michelle in AZ, 12/30/2002
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I spend more money on repairing it, and time fighting about the warranty then I could ever imagine. I would never buy another one. I am not sure I would ever buy another Nissan.
Easy to own
Mike, 09/24/2005
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We've had this car since april of 2001. It's been back to the dealer 4 times I think, replaced driver window motor, driver mirror, camshaft sensor, and a recall on the front end, all covered under warranty. It's got 65,000 miles on the origional tires(BF goodrich). I've put one set of brakes on the front which is normal. Other than that all we've had to do is change the oil, put gas in it and drive it. Nothing is trouble free if you don't take care of it.
Not what I had in mind
TNLady, 05/10/2004
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I leased this vehicle and had it during my last two years of college. The not so good: It stalled in the middle of an intersection while running after I owned it for 2 or 3 months (that was fun), the side mirror fell off (not under warranty), driver and passenger window motors went out,and I bought 4 new tires bc the original were rather crappy. The interior is also very cheaply made and the engine makes it hard to keep up in traffic sometimes. Keep in mind this is a "compact" car and Nissan takes that literally with very little leg room to go around.
Never again car build in Mexico!
TX, 07/24/2003
2001 Nissan Sentra XE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I got it for my wife in September of 2001. Should have looked more around. 2 recalls, rattling dashboard - fixed, numerous complains about the A/C finally fixed, cannot close the window at 70 miles per hour because of whistling for the rest of the trip. Tires gone after 16000 miles. Very poor craftsmanship.
Like my Sentra
mchown, 06/29/2004
2001 Nissan Sentra XE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This has been a reliable vehicle. I haven't decided whether I will keep it when the lease is up or not. Have had 3 recalls, and the only other maintenance besides normal checkups, is getting front brakes replaced after 3 years. The tires are crummy, they definitely won't last another year, even with changing them over every Canadian winter! The fuel mileage is excellent, and it's a safe and reliable touring car.
Good up to a point ...
copykat, 02/01/2010
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This was really a good little car until about 85,000 or 90,000 miles. I had no major repairs until then, but at that point things started to go downhill. First, I had to replace the catalytic converter, an $800 repair. Then, about a year later the car developed a leak in the rear main seal, which cost about $700 to fix. A month later the exhaust flex pipe needed to be replaced, which was another $400. A week later I was told there was another problem with the catalytic converter/oxygen sensors, at which point I threw in the towel. But I suppose once you pass $100K all bets are off. And since I did very little to the car in the first eight years or so, that's not too bad.
Like it so far!
Tabbykat76, 08/18/2004
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had a Mazda Protege, a Plymouth Neon, and an older Honda Accord. I like it as much as my Mazda that was wrecked. But honestly I would say nothing beats a honda BUT then again for the price a Nissan is a great deal! I got my 2001 w/31500miles for $8000. I guess it helps to buy it at the end of the sales quarter 15 mins till close with a screaming kids in tow with this info from Edmunds in hand. Anyhow highly recommend!
Poor Choice
vrkeller, 08/23/2003
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my Nissan Sentra GXE brand new in August of 2001, I was deciding between this and a Honda Civic, I made the mistake of choosing this car. Since then, I've put about 30,000 miles on it, and it has been in the shop about 6 times. 3 times for recall, and 3 other time the car just broke down. On one trip to the dealer they sent me home while the car would just stall for no reason while in motion, and after leaving the car with the dealership for over a week, the dealership still couldn't figure out what was wrong with the car. And as we speak the car is in the shop for axle noise (warranty of course) Now I'm planning to purchase a Jetta.
Reliable Car
Gilrich, 07/27/2008
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I like my 2001 Nissan Sentra 2.0, because its easy to maintain and repair. So far it has odometer reading of 160,000 and its still running and sound the same as I bought it 7 years ago. For seven years, I already changed 2 rear hub assembly, fan resistor and 4 tires. I recommend this car, its very reliable if you maintain it regularly. I run average of 120kms everyday and it never gave me headache even a single day.
was good, now bad
dee, 02/22/2005
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought this car almost 4 years ago. Ran fine until the warranty came off, then suddenly started having problems. Note: if you hear loud humming when you do hard turns or in cold weather, do NOT let Nissan tell you that's "normal". I now have a power steering rack that is toast, and will cost $1100 Canadian to replace. Apparently, the humming was warning me there were problems, but the dealership told me there weren't, UNTIL the manufacturer's warranty came off. I had purchased the extended warranty, but guess what - they say it doesn't cover it either! It seems I am not alone - there are several reports of this problem, but Nissan just says, too bad, you bought it, we don't care.
Biggest BANG for your BUCK
CopticOrthodox, 09/14/2003
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
A nice little car both in and out. Great performance for a naturally aspirated 4-cylinder, especially when compared to any Honda 4-cylinder (except the S2000).
Best bang for your buck
abba, 08/09/2005
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
80K nearly trouble free miles so far. Yes the brakes need to be turned often, but it's no biggy. The motor is the best blend of torque, HP, gas mileage and reliability that Nissan has made. This car speaks to you at the limit of driving. Thus making it fun and safe. It's also loaded with features, responds well to mods, has room for 4, and get's 32 MPG.
Nightmare!
jada07, 11/18/2008
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Unfortunately, luck was not on my side with this car. I bought the car 2 years old with 40,000 miles. A year into it, the computer died (52,000 miles), the brakes are awful and continuously replaced, the paint is poor quality and started to chip within the first 2 or 3 years I had it. I do not feel comfortable taking it on long trips alone, as it is very unreliable. Gas mileage is good, but I'd trade it in for my old '93 accord any day!
Good Sedan
Texan, 03/01/2002
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have the Sentra SE for more than a year. The engine is quite for its class. It is fun to drive with the regular SE suspension, not the Stage II. The highway cruise is great. The speakers and the subwoofer are good. It does have rattle and squeak, but it is not a big deal. The Bridgestone tires are awful. The Pirelli tires replacement make the ride much better. The steering is tight and precise. The ABS and 4-wheel disc brake are wonderful.
Great commuting or first car!!!
Tazzin2, 01/08/2004
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love the great gas mileage. I have not had any problems with my car at all. It's 4 years old with ~50K miles and still going strong!! I got the sunroof and the 10-CD changer. It's soooo fun to drive and all 3 kids want it!! I just bought an expensive SUV with the plan of selling this Sentra and I keep fighting with myself about keeping it!! I can't make up my mind!! The only 2 things I would change to make it perfect are the tires and one of the cup-holders is not usable if you have anything plugged into the power outlet. Love this car.
Sentra is the name
LISentra, 10/14/2005
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
79K and I still love it. i keep looking at new cars and still for the money you can not beat the 2001 Sentra SE. I reluctantly got the Automatic which kills the gas, but I still get 24/30 on a consistent basis and that is with running it hard on the Long Island Parkways. The worst thing on this car is the brakes...the best thing is the brakes...how does that work? They go after about 15-20k, but this car stops on a dime. Even in the wet and snow, I have not had a problem stoping the Sentra. But the cream of the crop when it comes to this car is why we all bough it...The SR20DE...this engine just keeps going. My Sentra has never once let me down...and low upkeep to boot.
Disappointed
Huck, 08/28/2003
2001 Nissan Sentra XE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
After 3 recalls and repairs, the A/C going out twice, the gas pedal continually sticking even a few thousand miles after it is repaired, passenger window sticking, the CD player being intermitant and the buttons coming off the radio....AAGGHH I think this car was made on a Monday.
The sentra base xe model
SENTRAROB, 12/16/2005
2001 Nissan Sentra CA 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It's a great car. Fun to drive low maintenance and a great preformer. I love it and for a base model, it sure has a lot of pick up and power.
SE is the best
Justin , 05/17/2002
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I own a 2001 SE Sentra, and I absolutely love it. The performance is great, not to mention the handling which has been improved by the factory- installed strut tower brace. The ride is comfortable and the design is, to me, flawless.
Sentras - See for Yourself
Mama L, 03/22/2006
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2001 GXE Sentra in 2001 and paid it off last year (a little early). There was one recall issue that caused the car to die, but it was fixed under warranty. It's not the quickest thing on the takeoff, but does fine on the highway and has a heavy, secure feel -- to me. I had a Corolla before that and its steering touch was so light you could run off the road in the blink of an eye. It's not the most fuel efficient car on the road, but it's also one of the cheaper.
Great car for the price
Driver21, 09/27/2003
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my 01' Sentra SE in '00 because I needed an affordable, reliable new car to get me to school and work. It has done exactly that. I have brought it in exclusively for oil changes and regular service to the dealership,+ a recall. I see people are complaining about the quality of paint, tires, rattles, etc. I personally have not had any of those problems yet, and my car has 49,350 miles, and still have the original, although balding tires. I would also advise to get a manual trans if you are not sure. I bought the auto because I commute in traffic a lot, but can not wait to get a stick car.
Reliability
Frank, 07/30/2006
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Since I have owned the car, I have had about 4 factory recalls and recently, with less than 33,000 miles, the transmission had to be replaced. I would not recommend a Sentra, nor would I by another.
Pleased as can be
Pleased as can be., 07/30/2002
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I got this car right before I left for college, brand new. It has been absolutely wonderful. I have had to take it in a couple times for minor, car particular problems (ie cruise control cover came off, driver's side window started acting crazy). I think it's a nice looking car and heads above the competition. We looked at Corollas as well and they aren't near the car the Sentra is. I love the interior; I think it doesn't look like the inside of a base, economical compact car.
awesome car
01sentrase20, 10/31/2006
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has been a blast to own and I am glad i made my choice of a nissan versus a saturn i was also looking to buy.
its ok
kimbo, 10/07/2003
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love the way my nissan looks, however, some charge up hill is slow, and slowly but surely many of the interior features are slowley fading, gas cage doesnt stay closed, tires stink, and are hard to replace. lighter doesnt work, small things like that. Overall it is a good ,reliable car. cost efficient on gas. If you get a good dealer price is is a steal. But if you care about the inside stuff, be warned
Great car
Tom, 02/16/2007
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Has been a great car! Biggest issues have been early tire wear, clouding of the headlamps and the fact that the air conditioning really saps power from the engine.
reliable
stewart, 03/02/2007
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
u must buy the se 2.0, handles very well and fun to drive. this car is the most reliable car i ever had. i have 150,000 miles on it and didn't put more then 1000 dollars in it in 6 yrs
Great first-time buyers car!
shifty, 10/14/2003
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the first car that I've bought on my own. The Sentra SE is so reliable and sporty. I believe that I got so much for my money. This car is definitely a keeper. No regrets whatsoever!
Great Car
roboto, 04/14/2003
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a good little car.
nice car
josy g, 10/23/2005
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
only a few more payments and she's mine. nice car to drive. always enjoyed nissan cars, four wheel discs, 16 inch tires spoiler and more. looks fine.
Best in class
Manny , 11/08/2005
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
With over 77,000 the car still runs like new. Only replaced the brakes once on front and once on rear. I followed all suggested maintenance on the car and just switched to Mobil 1 synthetic and now the engine feels like new again. I have a SRI intake, racing header and 2.5" cat-back exhaust and the car gets about 33mph average. This is THE best car I have ever owned, second best was my '89 240SX.
Very nice car
NismospecV, 04/30/2007
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is very fun whe tuned even the slightest bit. I got a stillen header and downpipe and nismo intake kit and this car moves very fast ive gotten it up to 156 mph on those upgrades and some tires.
Pleased One
sfvtiger, 04/09/2005
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Yes, I agree, there has been numerous recalls on my Sentra but other than that, it has been in the shop quite a few times. My clutch went out at 60,000, very pricey repair!! Brakes are a frequent repleacement and it will be going on it's 3rd set of tires here pretty soon. The engine has excellent power and runs well to this day with on time maintanence. Service engine soon light is on because of a cat converter being damaged by running over a construction cone. This is pricey to repai and am considering purchasing another vehicle in order to avaoid fixing this. Everything on the inside is great, except the stock stereo, the backlight went out. All around pleased with this car.
exhaust problem
Tabitha, 04/03/2002
2001 Nissan Sentra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my car in August of last year and I have already put 12,000 miles on it. Unfortunately, I have a terrible exhaust problem. From what I have been told by the service dept. at the dealership, it is a design flaw. My car smells like rotten eggs 85% of the time. From what I understand, the engines were built for low sulphur gasonline (primarily sold in CA.) and on other fuels (even high quality) the smell is unavoidable. It is really bothersome.
sentra rave
dave, 12/08/2005
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
of all the cars that I have owned the sentra has been the best by far for dependability. I currently have 230,000 km's on it and have only had two minor problems. I still get 44 miles to the gallon. I use synthetic oil and a k&n filter. the dealer i got it from has been more than expected friendly and helpful with great service. thank-you and looking forward to more business.
Great Car pound for pound
DOCEK, 06/29/2009
2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought my car near new, with 18000 miles, now with nearly 70000. So far has held up great, but wear and tear is starting to take its toll. needed to change tires, brake pads, a belt and alternator so far... but not too costly overall.