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2018 Nissan

Sentra

Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo

Nissan Sentra: best and worst years
2018 Nissan Sentra
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Overview

Body
Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (AV-S7)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
188
Power to weight
0.066 hp/lb
Axle ratio
5.69
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
33 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,650EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
307 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
3/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
182 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
69 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
59 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
106 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
2,866 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol
96 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol
15 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Optional
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
2
Owner complaints
183
Reported injuries
11

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • POWER TRAIN16%
  • SERVICE BRAKES14%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER14%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12%
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE9%
  • ENGINE8%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 278 total.

Nissan Sentra: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.

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