Used 2014 Nissan Sentra SV Sedan Review
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Everything I Expected For $17,000.
roadtester1, Fowler, CA, 01/04/2015
2014 Nissan Sentra SV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
I purchased my Sentra SV on 12/30/2014. After reviewing several other compact cars including Chevy, Ford, Toyota and VW as well visiting various websites including Edmunds, Kelly Blue Book, IIHS - Insurance Institute for Hwy Safety and the Department of Transportation 1-4 star crash test ratings buying the Sentra was an easy decision.
I watched several videos of both expert and not so … expert reviews. Take all reviews with a grain of salt as everyone expects a vehicle priced under $20k to perform like a BMW or Benz. Let's be real about this.
Overpriced for what you get
John Nelson, Bellmawr, NJ, 07/21/2016
2014 Nissan Sentra SV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
This is a gas saver, pure and simple. Price tag is too high for what it is. Acceleration is almost no existent whether it's due to lack of power or the horrendous CVT. 0 to 60 in 10 seconds is absurd for a car weighing less than 3000lbs. Not asking for a rocket, but the performance is non-existent. Outdated standard radio. And upgrade option is probably good but over priced. Whether it's … the tires, which have a low speed rating, or the suspension, this car does not hug corners well, nor does it like highway speeds in the rain. A good car to keep a new driver at low speeds. Not a good car for anyone else. Standard rear drum brakes in the rear is a laughable concept. 4 disc should have been standard. The ONE highlight, fuel economy. You can probably get over 400 miles to the tank with "normal" driving. And close to 500 miles with cruise control highway miles. If you play with the car, which is lackluster, you will still get 350 miles to the tank, mind you a small tank so you are looking at 30 to 40+ avg mpg. I can't imagine this car holding its value. I would not recommend this car to anyone.
Great for the first 1,000 miles
Nate, Barboursville, WV, 10/07/2015
2014 Nissan Sentra SV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
Purchased my 2014 Sentra SV used with 38,xxx miles in August 2015. Everything was fine for the first thousand miles then the transmission began slipping. I did my research on several cars before buying, including the Sentra, but dismissed the claims about the transmissions- BIG mistake. Now, not even two months after purchasing, i have an appointment with my local Nissan dealer to look … at my transmission. It's jerking, little or no power, sends the RPMs up to 5,500 randomly, and I feel totally unsafe in this vehicle. This is my first Nissan and likely my last. My two prior vehicles made it to well over 100,000 miles with few major repairs and certainly not a transmission. A 2014 model vehicle with less than 50,000 miles should not need a new transmission.
Update---Ended up trading the vehicle in Apil of 2016 for a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. I shouldn't have left Hyundai when I did and learned my lesson the hard way. 10 yr/100,000 mile power train warranty and the dealership is very easy to work with!
Excellent ride.
chuckv192, Abilene, TX, 04/09/2015
2014 Nissan Sentra SV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
Okay. For all the people that complain about engine/transmission noise all the time I want to tell you that you are driving it wrong.If you floor the car of course its going to make noise. If you drive sensibly the car is extremely quiet and has an incredible ride. In terms of convenience hopping into this car and going from point A to point B is a delight. Getting in and out is … effortless, there is ample headroom and the car is extremely spacious. I have not had any stuttering issues at 13,000 miles. The car hasn't had a single issue either. Fuel economy is great and the sport mode does make the car kind of fun. I never use Eco. I bought the car for 16,700 new.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2014 Nissan Sentra SV Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Upscale and spacious interior
- Pro:priced lower than many rivals
- Pro:high fuel economy
- Pro:generous trunk space
- Pro:useful infotainment features.
- Con:Underwhelming acceleration
- Con:steering lacks feel.
Full Edmunds Review: 2014 Nissan Sentra Sedan
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