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Used 2016 Nissan Sentra Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

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Phillip, 05/01/2016
2016 Nissan Sentra SV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful

I wasn't expecting to get the MPG that Im getting, EPA rated at 39 highway, And on my drive to work I average 40! Very Quiet, the only complaint I have is the location of the usb, I had to buy a longer cable to charge my phone. Other than that, for the price the car was, its stunning. The dealership I bought from was incredible, if any body is in the santa barbara area, stop by the local Nissan Store and ask for Ryan, incredible service, like a 5 star restaurant.

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3 out of 5 stars

mu 1st nissan ever

Mike H, 02/26/2018
updated 03/09/2020
2016 Nissan Sentra SR 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

The one bad thing is the cvt trans every 60k fluid change very expensive 250,00 uses special Nissan only fluid 19.00 a qt and cvt can't be rebuilt when they go a 5,600 job put in new one. The car has many great features great mileage, a lot of room big trunk, nice interior sr has 17 inch tires rear disc rides gd.Has new trans Nissan xtronic says all previous pronblems fixed hope so, car is slow needs more power 1.8 and 130 horse for 2900 lb car is unacceptable. THE TRANSMISSION IS CRAP DO NOT BUY A NISSAN TILL THEY FIX THE TRANS PROBLEMS THEY FAIL EARLY AND OFTEN.. THEY OVERHEAT AND AT 49K MINE WAS ACTING, UP BAD CHANGED FLUID FOR 250.00 NOW IS OK TERRIBLE

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3 out of 5 stars

Love hate relationship with my Sentra

Patrick Cartwright, 08/28/2016
updated 08/29/2018
2016 Nissan Sentra SV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful

Fuel economy and CVT are my only issues. Ride quality and comfort are great.

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3 out of 5 stars

3 year owner of the 2016 Sentra

Bridgette , 12/19/2019
2016 Nissan Sentra SL 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Overall I love my car. It was bought with the intent of carrying my handicapped brother. There have been recalls on the air bags and wiring harness. I have had to replace the radio once already ( all this under warranty thank God) and I will be replacing radio 2 here soon again. My car has all the bells and whistles that honestly I have not utilized all of it. The radio encompasses much more than just a radio so replacement at my own expense will be very costly. I'm not feeling confident this new radio will last as long as it should. The drivers handle is falling apart and it's not as simple as putting a new handle on as it has a push button opening option. I have driven Nissan for years and have seen the decline in craftsmanship

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3 out of 5 stars

Just Meh!

N. Robinson , 08/29/2019
2016 Nissan Sentra SV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

This car is not great in different weather conditions. I've had trouble driving in the rain. It tends to get stuck in the snow. I live in a very hilly area and the car rolls back if your foot is not on the brake. Otherwise the car is not too bad. It gets me where I need to go. I love the reverse camera and SiriusXM capabilities.

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