The 2018 Nissan Sentra has a high safety risk profile with 1 recall campaigns and 183 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

183

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

21V1350002021-03-03

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating.

The brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 183 owners have filed complaints about the 2018 Nissan Sentra. POWER TRAIN issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Power Train34

02Unknown Or Other20

03Forward Collision Avoidance12

04Service Brakes11

05Exterior Lighting9

183 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Nissan Sentra Fuel Economy

27–32mpg combined

25-29city

30-37hwy

$1,350-$2,150/yr

Across 6 configurations, the 2018 Nissan Sentra returns 27–32 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Sentra - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

32mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

29 city37 hwy~$1,350/yr7/10 Clean

Sentra - Manual 6-spd

30mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city35 hwy~$1,450/yr7/10 Clean

Sentra - Automatic (AV-S7)

29mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city33 hwy~$2,000/yr6/10 Average

Sentra - Manual 6-spd

28mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city32 hwy~$2,050/yr6/10 Average

Sentra Nismo - Automatic (AV-S7)

27mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city30 hwy~$2,150/yr6/10 Average

Sentra Nismo - Manual 6-spd

27mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city31 hwy~$2,150/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2018 Nissan Sentra

37States

28%in top 3

13% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 37 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

TXTexas

2,58613%

FLFlorida

1,5478%

CACalifornia

1,3527%

GAGeorgia

1,1326%

ILIllinois

9385%

AZArizona

8694%

PAPennsylvania

8644%

DEDelaware

6894%

MOMissouri

6763%

NYNew York

6673%

NCNorth Carolina

6103%

DCWashington DC

5973%

MDMaryland

5763%

TNTennessee

5633%

NJNew Jersey

5233%

OKOklahoma

3812%

OHOhio

3622%

NV340

NHNew Hampshire

3312%

MAMassachusetts

3212%

LA249

WI217

AL201

IN198

CT190

NM182

HI174

RI174

OR173

CO168

MI168

WA166

MN144

VA125

AR98

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2018.

2018 Nissan Sentra Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2018 Nissan Sentra a good car to buy?

The 2018 Nissan Sentra has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is power train, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2018 Nissan Sentra?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2018 Nissan Sentra. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2018 Nissan Sentra?

Depending on configuration, the 2018 Nissan Sentra delivers 27–32 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2018 Nissan Sentra?

POWER TRAIN is the number-one complaint area for the 2018 Nissan Sentra, based on 183 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.