Used 2023 Nissan Sentra Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 Sentra, so we've included reviews for other years of the Sentra since its last redesign.
Nice Nissan Ride
Robert J, 04/17/2021
updated 10/19/2023
2021 Nissan Sentra SV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
Nice ride, good pick up, good mileage and roomy. Best car I have had in a long rime.
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Outlier
JT, 07/01/2022
2022 Nissan Sentra SV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
15 of 25 people found this review helpful
Currently driving one that is an SV trim that is a rental I have through work. I was surprised to hear that Consumer Reports rated it the best compact car due to the "refined" transmission and safety features. I don't know what planet they are on but Nissans are known to have very crappy CVTs and unfortunately this one does too. It's not that it's always bad, it's just so far it has performed so inconsistently that it makes it more tedious to drive because you don't know if you press the pedal if it will give you solid acceleration or really whine and be sluggish, which can even be dangerous if you need quick acceleration to merge or pull out in traffic. I've also been disappointed in the gas mileage--a big reason to have this rental as my job has me driving around in city traffic all day. It is "rated" for 29 city 39 highway and so far I've averaged about 21 mpg. In general I tend to subtract 6 mpg for the city rating if driving in a lot of heavy traffic but the Sentra is doing even worse than that. While the 2020 redesign apparently really impressed a lot of people, I still think that a Corolla or Civic is a better choice, but to each his or her own.
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New Nissan Sentra SV
JW, 05/07/2021
2021 Nissan Sentra SV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful
Smile each time I get in it.Got premium with tan leather interior.Most car for money.Averaging 38 mpg in mostly highway driving.Had it 2 months ,no complaints.
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2021 Nissan Sentra Issues
Megan, 10/04/2021
2021 Nissan Sentra SV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
Bought new 2021 Sentra in June. Yesterday went to start it and it says key fob not found when it was right on the start button. Then the battery immediately started to drain. Couldn't get the car in neutral to jump it so had to have someone come out and jump it. After jump says engine malfunction, service now, Power reduced. Had it towed this morning to dealership who cant see it until Thursday and no rentals available. Irritating on a new car. Also I couldn't find a spot to stick the actual key into which is on other years.
Safety issues
Boston520 , 10/05/2023
2021 Nissan Sentra S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
The cars have tie rod issues that aren’t safe to be on the road and Nissan knows about the issue but won’t take responsibility for it and the passenger seatbelt is no good and doesn’t protect you during a accident if you have one don’t drive the car until fixed