Packed with features, the Sentra offers a lot for the money, but a cramped rear seat and an aging interior design leave it a step behind the competition.

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176 reviews

the little engine that could

brianna, 10/5/2015

there is nothing flashy about this car, so if you are looking for something more than standard, you should look for something else. My 2004 Nissan Sentra has been a godsend as far as reliability goes though. I bought this car from my parents when I was in college, and I am still driving it today. My parents bought it brand-new in 2004, and although it has had a handful of fixes over the

nothing but problems.

shotgun1496, 7/26/2012

bought this car from carmax. the stereo skips non stop, had to change the starter three times, dash lights went out, had to have the ignition switch replaced twice. hard to start the car, often time you have to shut the engine off and back on, because the car just wont go above 20, steering is difficult, and i'm 6ft so the car isn't the most roomy, the riding comfort is the only good

Love My Car!

kajun8girl, 4/24/2012

I bought my 2004 Sentra with 10 miles on it. I keep up with my regular maintenance (oil, tires, filters etc). The only mechanical issue I have had was a sensor went out. $34 it was fixed (by me). I now have 195k miles on my car and it still drives wonderful! Yes I have some of the simular issues that others have had, my trunk only pops with the key (I know what is wrong but haven't had

Horrible Purchase

Horrible Car, 5/10/2005

Within the first year I owned this car, the drive belt had to be replaced and was on back order which tells me this is a common problem with this vehicle, I had to have the cd player replaced because it wouldn't eject my cd, and I have had problems with it starting. The dealership told me it had a "10 second start". That does explain why it tries to start and dies. I will never buy a

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Features & Specs

MPG

24 city / 31 hwy

Seats 5

4-speed automatic

Gas

126 hp @ 6000 rpm

MPG

20 city / 26 hwy

Seats 5

4-speed automatic

Gas

165 hp @ 6000 rpm

MPG

24 city / 31 hwy

Seats 5

4-speed automatic

Gas

126 hp @ 6000 rpm

MPG

20 city / 26 hwy

Seats 5

4-speed automatic

Gas

165 hp @ 6000 rpm

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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver2 / 5
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Side Impact Test
Poor
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Poor
IIHS Small Overlap Front Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test
Acceptable

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Used 2004 Nissan Sentra Overview

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