2015
Nissan Sentra

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  • 4dr Sdn I4 Manual S
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    $16,530
    27 City / 36 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn I4 CVT S
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    $17,380
    30 City / 40 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn I4 CVT FE+ S
    Starts at
    $17,780
    30 City / 40 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn I4 CVT SV
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    $18,350
    30 City / 40 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
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    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn I4 CVT SR
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    $19,960
    30 City / 40 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn I4 CVT SL
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    $20,720
    30 City / 40 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Regular Unleaded I-4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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Notable features

More standard features
Manual or continuously variable automatic transmission
NissanConnect multimedia system available
LED accent lighting standard

The good & the bad

The good

Fuel efficiency
Backseat room
Steering feedback
User-friendly navigation system
Trunk and cabin storage space

The bad

Clumsy ride on broken pavement
Braking with standard rear drum brakes
Coarse drivetrain
Front-seat room
Low-grip tires
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Expert 2015 Nissan Sentra review

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Vehicle Overview

The Nissan Sentra compact sedan comes with four-cylinder power and a choice of a manual or automatic transmission. Competitors include the Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra and Toyota Corolla.
New for 2015
New standard features include automatic headlights, a USB port, cruise control, Bluetooth connectivity and steering-wheel audio controls.

Below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.
Exterior Highlights

  • 16-inch wheels; 16- or 17-inch alloy wheels available
  • Available fog lights
  • Available spoiler
  • Available power moonroof

Interior Highlights

  • Seats five
  • Fabric upholstery; leather with front seat heaters available
  • 60/40-split folding rear seat
  • Tilt/telescoping steering wheel
  • Two 12-volt power outlets
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Available NissanConnect multimedia system with 5-inch screen
  • Available navigation system
  • Available Easy-Fill Tire Alert system that honks the horn when tire is filled to correct pressure
  • Available Bose premium stereo
  • Available dual-zone automatic climate control

Under the Hood

  • 130-horsepower, 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Six-speed manual transmission
  • Available continuously variable automatic transmission
  • Front-wheel drive

Safety Features

  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
  • Six airbags
  • Available backup camera

 

2015 Nissan Sentra review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

The Nissan Sentra compact sedan comes with four-cylinder power and a choice of a manual or automatic transmission. Competitors include the Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra and Toyota Corolla.
New for 2015
New standard features include automatic headlights, a USB port, cruise control, Bluetooth connectivity and steering-wheel audio controls.

Below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.
Exterior Highlights

  • 16-inch wheels; 16- or 17-inch alloy wheels available
  • Available fog lights
  • Available spoiler
  • Available power moonroof

Interior Highlights

  • Seats five
  • Fabric upholstery; leather with front seat heaters available
  • 60/40-split folding rear seat
  • Tilt/telescoping steering wheel
  • Two 12-volt power outlets
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Available NissanConnect multimedia system with 5-inch screen
  • Available navigation system
  • Available Easy-Fill Tire Alert system that honks the horn when tire is filled to correct pressure
  • Available Bose premium stereo
  • Available dual-zone automatic climate control

Under the Hood

  • 130-horsepower, 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Six-speed manual transmission
  • Available continuously variable automatic transmission
  • Front-wheel drive

Safety Features

  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
  • Six airbags
  • Available backup camera

 

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Safety review

Based on the 2015 Nissan Sentra base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
4/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
11.8%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
11.8%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Nissan and non-Nissan vehicles less than 10 years old and less than 100,000 miles. (Nissan vehicles less than 6 years from original new car in-service date must have more than 60,000 to qualify for Certified Select.)
Dealer certification
84-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

80% of drivers recommend this car
4.2 / 5
Based on 159 reviews
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Comfort 4.4
Interior 4.3
Performance 4.0
Value 4.2
Exterior 4.4
Reliability 4.3

Most recent

  • By Michael Rhodenhizer from Jacksonville,Fl.
    Used to own this car
    May 11, 2025

    This car has serious cvt transmissions issues.

    This car has serious cvt transmissions issues. Look at carcomplaints.com ro see consumer complaints on these vehicles.This website says nothing about these trans mission issues.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By dee from new jersey
    Owns this car
    March 11, 2024

    lemon

    This was a used car and it has been a nightmare- the transmission is horrible and has been stalling and jerking- i’m sure it was a good car once but total lemon
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By Sheri Smith from Sterling, VA
    Owns this car
    October 27, 2023

    Horrible Transmission issues @ 105k ‘

    My transmission went @ 105K miles! Bought brand new, retired entire time I’ve had car, only pleasure driving. DO NOT BUY Nissan. ‘17 Altima transmission went @ 120k!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Older Lady - Loves Her NissanSentra from Dallas , Texas
    Owns this car
    March 15, 2023

    Transmission is sticking in 1st gear . .. not able

    Awesome car . I’m having some transmission slipping ..major red flag .. but I’m so happy with the overall performance otherwise since I’ve owned other many other problems when they were high mileage . I’d buy a Nissan Sentra again if I could afford it . Older lady .. wishing I could get my Transmission to not be sluggish in 1st gear !!!! Transmission sticking !!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Jk from Portland
    Owns this car
    May 14, 2022

    A middle lane car.

    It’s a good car if you keep up with all the maintenance and do transmission maintenance. If you miss the 50k mile maintenance you’re guaranteeing your transmission failing. It’s not worth the money they sell it for. That being said I’ve had it for 5 years and put 75k miles on it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By Angry driver from Wisconsin
    Owns this car
    May 27, 2021

    xxxxtiest car I have ever owned!!

    The car itself looks sharp but nothing but issues from day one. After 2 short months OF owning it nobody can tell me why the engine light is on! DONT BUY FROM BERGSTROM! Car doesn’t accelerate well it’s just trash
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By JohnLocke4 from Haverhill
    Owns this car
    April 2, 2021

    Nissan keeps knowingly putting garage transmission

    Nissan keeps knowingly putting garage transmissions in their cars, presumably to win gas mileage awards. My fault for buying the car I guess, I could have done more research when I bought it but either didn't come across the issue or believed their b.s about fixing the issues with their CVT. Unless you want a car that has a transmission that regularly goes well before 100,000, I'd pass on this car asap or sell it if your transmission is still ok. ( This doesn't pertain to the one with the manual transmission )
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Terrie from Mason ohio
    Owns this car
    March 23, 2021

    Sucks crap

    It’s already had a new transmission at 100,000 miles bothe motors in windows replaced at 120,000 it goes on and on. Garage parked but, rust. Never again
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By Diane from Loveland
    Owns this car
    January 1, 2021

    Best car reliable. Great. In. The. Snow. Great gas

    Style and. Look of. Car. Is nice .rides. nice. Great car. Radio .good on gas .I just. Love Nissan I will. Buy. Nissan in. The. Future. I have. Rented. In the. Past on. Vacation. And. That. When. I. Found I. Loved. Nissan
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By seng from Houston Texas
    Owns this car
    December 10, 2020

    I owned it

    This car is driving smooth. I used it daily, exterior and interior are nice. the engine is great. I sell it because I have to move.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Tommy Joe from Chicago
    Owns this car
    November 5, 2020

    a very cute car at the time

    this car met my standards at the time but it really wasn't the car I was looking for but it was cut and ran smoothly and dependable
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Tech from SJ, PR.
    Owns this car
    October 17, 2020

    A good car.

    The only bad thing about this car is the rear suspension is a single bar. Driving in curves one wheel can get in the air.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2015 Nissan Sentra?

The 2015 Nissan Sentra is available in 5 trim levels:

  • FE+ S (1 style)
  • S (2 styles)
  • SL (1 style)
  • SR (1 style)
  • SV (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2015 Nissan Sentra?

The 2015 Nissan Sentra offers up to 27 MPG in city driving and 36 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2015 Nissan Sentra reliable?

The 2015 Nissan Sentra has an average reliability rating of 4.3 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2015 Nissan Sentra owners.

Is the 2015 Nissan Sentra a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2015 Nissan Sentra. 80.5% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.2 / 5
Based on 159 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.4
  • Interior: 4.3
  • Performance: 4.0
  • Value: 4.2
  • Exterior: 4.4
  • Reliability: 4.3

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