Used 2006 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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Keeps truckin'
umpdad, Lehigh Acres, FL, 02/09/2015
Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
46 of 47 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new in July of '06. I drive 500 miles a week more or less and now have 235,500 miles on it. I did have a problem with the fuel pump and crankshaft sensor about a hundred thousand miles ago. It would start the second time every time for the longest while but eventually it worsened. I replaced a starter as a result Had a garage replace the fuel pump and it was better but got worse again. Finally took it to the dealer and got the crankshaft sensor replaced. I think it's been a great little car. All the interior buttons still work and the air is cold still after 8 1/2 years. If it dies tomorrow, I'd still think it's a great little car. The most reliable car I've ever had.
Still solid at 194k miles
kismet1113, Hagerstown, MD, 05/16/2014
updated 11/17/2016
Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
I have the '06 S "Special Edition" model. I bought it used with around 30k miles and at 194k I've not had one mechanical issue. The single cd player in the car started eating cds and can't be used and the 6 disc Rockford Fosgate changer likes to eat them as well...so I don't use them. I think the entire Rockford system is junk and just a cheap version of their normal products. The backseat is not meant for adults at all, it is miserable for hauling adult passengers or anyone over about 5'4" tall. I used my Sentra to commute 3 hrs a day for work and it never let me sit and never broke down. Keep up with maintenance and it's a good car. *UPDATE I have passed 245,000 miles at this point and the only thing I have chosen to do is replace the rear wheel bearings and rusted exhaust parts. Mind you they didn't fail, but a service tech over torqued my lug nuts on the rear and stretched the threads so that the lug nuts, even when torqued, wouldn't stay tight. I decided if I was replacing all the studs I might as well replace the bearings too. I also installed all new exhaust from the CAT back, but that was to pass a state inspection, not b/c it had failed. My goal is to hit 300,000 miles on this car before I even consider replacing it.
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Great car for those with a low budget in mind.
Rob, Davis, CA, 07/21/2015
Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
29 of 31 people found this review helpful
Its a very cheaply made car in just about every category but it does its job well. Bought my 2006 Sentra with 120k miles on it and its about to cross over 200k miles very shortly and i've replaced nothing, everything is still original on it and going strong. My car does has the hard hot start that so many people are having but with almost 200k miles, nothing has failed and i've never been left stranded so i just live with it.
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Doesn't start from first try
valentina miller, 10/07/2010
Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
40 of 44 people found this review helpful
2006 Nissan special edition; have trouble with starting, especially in hot weather; does not start from first try. Should be recalled.
1.8special edition great on gas
Mike, Mifflinburg, PA, 09/23/2015
updated 03/29/2016
Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
23 of 25 people found this review helpful
This car should have a higher mpg rating I get 34 around town and on the highway I get 40+ mpg so I love the fuel economy. I got the car in 2013 with 88,000 miles on it and have only put tires on it and your normal oil changes I run full synthetic oil. The only thing I've replaced were the fog lights and that was only because a rock broke the glass on one of them. It is easy to replace them I did it myself. This is a great little car my oldest son will get this car in two years when he starts driving then two years after that my youngest will use it also and I know this car will be going strong then just like it is now! I also love the 6CD changer and the subwoofer in the trunk! Today is March 30th and I'm adding to my original post here I'm now at almost 111,000 miles and I'm still getting mid to upper 30's for around town mpg and low 40's for highway mpgs most of the time more I'm still using full synthetic oil and I'm now using higher octane fuel which not only improves the mpg even more but it helps to clean the fuel system and the performance. The funny thing is I'm getting the mpg of a new sentra if not better and mine is 10 years old.
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rubyrad, Stockton, CA, 04/06/2012
Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
I own a 2006 model and I get an average of 32 mpg. I drive this car everywhere: Mexico, camping, OFF-ROAD, alot of highway/freeway driving, go to the snow resorts, put my dirtbike in the back of the seat/trunk (when open). So far this car has over 150,000 miles and runs perfect! not a single problem. I always change the oil and air filter (and maintain the car clean). I'm sure my little trooper will last over 200,000 miles. =D
Fix the fuel pump!
jason, 06/30/2010
Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
It's a small car but you get great MPG. The sound system is very nice and the aux jack is great for a MP3 player or to plug in a GPS. I have 66,000 on my 2006 Sentra Special Edition. The only problem that I have with it is the fuel pump issue. It never starts up on the first try. There should be a recall on this problem. This is my first Nissan and may be my last.
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travisaustin08, Phoenix, AZ, 07/15/2011
Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Bought at 54,000 miles. It's now July 2011. Currently at 96,100 miles. Fuel pump is the biggest problem. Delay in starting about 33% of all starts. Already have had to replace it once. As of yet, that's been the biggest repair (that, and the rotors). Handling is nimble, but not hugely solid. The driving experience isn't hugely amazing. I've had the nagging feeling ever since purchasing it that I could have gotten something better. It's a basic car. Don't expect anything special. The jury's still out on how reliable this car will be and I'm strongly debating trading it in for something brand new. It'll definitely worth it if it lasts beyond at least 175,000. I expect around 150,000.
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suepoo1, Maryville, TN, 11/16/2011
Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
22 of 26 people found this review helpful
we should all get togeather and swarm nissan and make them fix this fuel pump problem. to many having that problem
An awesome little car
hurryup, Germantown, MD, 07/25/2011
Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Some of these reviews amaze me. My husband purchased ours new in '06 and it is now 5 years old & has 140,000mi plus on it & runs and drives great. The gas mileage is awesome too. My husband changes our own oil (using synthetic oil & always changes the air filter) The sticker said the car would get 31mpg highway but our average is usually 31.9 and we do tons of driving in town. The last trip we went on I drove 120miles half of it was stop & go the other half was highway and my average for the trip was 38.8mpg (thats fabulous) We could get that kind of gas mileage all the time if we tried (and no we don't shut off the a/c)
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