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Nissan Sentra

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  • 4dr Sdn XE Manual
    Starts at
    $11,799
    MPG
    29 City / 39 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas I4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn XE Auto
    Starts at
    $12,599
    MPG
    27 City / 36 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas I4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn GXE Manual
    Starts at
    $14,199
    MPG
    29 City / 39 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas I4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn GXE Manual
    Starts at
    $14,199
    MPG
    29 City / 39 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas I4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn GXE Auto
    Starts at
    $14,999
    MPG
    27 City / 36 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas I4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn GXE Auto
    Starts at
    $14,999
    MPG
    27 City / 36 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas I4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn SE-L Manual
    Starts at
    $15,199
    MPG
    23 City / 31 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas I4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn SE Manual
    Starts at
    $15,199
    MPG
    23 City / 31 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas I4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn SE-L Auto
    Starts at
    $15,999
    MPG
    23 City / 30 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas I4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn SE Auto
    Starts at
    $15,999
    MPG
    23 City / 30 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas I4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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Safety review

Based on the 1999 Nissan Sentra base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
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Frontal passenger
Side driver
Side rear passenger

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
6 years / less than 80,000 miles
Basic
N / A
Dealer certification
167-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

91% of drivers recommend this car
Based on 12 reviews
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Comfort
3.9
Interior
3.5
Performance
3.8
Value
4.6
Exterior
3.4
Reliability
4.6

Most recent

  • By redman from Van Buren, AR
    Owns this car
    September 28, 2025

    Bought two new SE 2.

    Bought two new SE 2.0L cars for my twin daughters. 1.6L is a dog. Only had to replace the starter on one. That is a pain. Engine must be lifted to get to it. Both cars have been in accidents, no health issues. Still have one. Over 200K miles and still going. A few paint issues, but 26 yrs old. What do you expect. This is my get around town vehicle. Still gets over 28 mpg.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    4.0
    Interior
    4.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    4.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By adrian from columbus,ohio
    Used to own this car
    November 7, 2022

    jesus this car sucks

    this car was absolutely horrific I would never buy another one it its slow, breaks down, seats stink if its out in the sun to and it blew after I sat down in it. I then had to bring in to my moms house where that exploded my moms house.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort
    1.0
    Interior
    1.0
    Performance
    1.0
    Value
    1.0
    Exterior
    1.0
    Reliability
    1.0
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  • By LUXE3,car lover from Panama city
    Owns this car
    May 24, 2021

    seriously the most reliable ENGINE AND CAR

    My dad my dad bought a 1999 sentra b14 American specification limited edition DOHC in 2012, and what do you think, no problem in 9 years, even the owner who sold it said he had no problem just oil, spark plugs and stuff, it's a very good car for daily use, too It has an air conditioning that seems that you are in the north pole of the cold, also a very good capacity of gasoline so as not to refill it in 2 months, greetings to all I recommend this car [:
    • 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 Familius from Accra, Ghana
    Owns this car
    July 24, 2019

    This car refuses to let me down

    This car has carried my family of 5 since 2006 in an African country. We traveled across several roads some amply endowed with potholes. Regular maintenance and oil change has been helpful. I had to replace the engine in 2014. It's kept meeting our needs. Now it's become smaller for us. I don't dream of letting it go anytime soon.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    4.0
    Interior
    3.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    3.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Coop from MARYLAND
    Owns this car
    May 4, 2017

    99 NISSAN SENTRA LOW MILES

    VERY NICE CAR GOOD FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT AND GET THEM THRU COLLEGE THE CAR WILL STILL BE WORTH GOOD MONEY
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    4.0
    Interior
    4.0
    Performance
    3.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    4.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By J.C. from Fife WA.
    Owns this car
    August 25, 2012

    Owned nissans for years.

    Great first car for my neice. Sold them for years, can't go wrong with a 99 sentra no timing belt to worry about. Just change the oil regularly and see you in 300 miles plus!!!!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    4.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    4.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Former Sentra Owner from Studio City, CA.
    Owns this car
    July 12, 2011

    Peace of Mind Sentra

    When I first saw this used 1999 Nissan Sentra with 42,000 miles on it, I thought it was too familiar as it looked similar to other cars on the road. I test drove it and found it to be solid, stable, fairly decent handling, a little rough on the roads but not too bad. Despite any imperfections, I purchased it, owned it for four years and put around 35,000 miles on it. Kept up with the normal maintenance. I even kept it covered with a car-cover. It got decent gas mileage 20 to 27 mpg; I know that sounds a little low for a 2.0 liter four cylinder but it seemed like it got better then that because I remember I didn't have to fill the tank up every week. Engine: did not have any troubles with it. It could handle freeway speeds just fine. Typical four-cylinder engine sounds when traveling at low or high speeds, not annoying. Didn't burn or leak any oil. It seemed pretty bullet proof. Interior Material: combination clothe and vinyl seats; as durable as these materials get; they are not leather so I had to treat them right. Fortunately, I did not get any tears, stains or rips in them. Can be a little uncomfortable on really long trips, but I am six foot three and this is a small car for me, it might be more comfortable for someone shorter. Interior Dash: Hard and soft plastics, no cracks or splits, instruments easy to read and operate. Transmission: I had the four speed and though it felt a little cheap at times I never had any troubles with it. Body: White paint, long lasting, no rust, fairly durable and even the clear coat was fine to the end. Handling: Decent, not great, I mean this is not a sports car, it does not have independent rear suspension, it is a front wheel drive so it tends to pull to one side on hard acceleration which is common with front wheel drive cars. But, I was happy with the way it handled for every day driving; though I tended to be more cautious in the rain, didn't want to test the limits of it's boundaries. When I sold it, it was in excellent condition due to the fact that this car was built well and I never abused it. I will say this car will treat you right if you treat it right. If I were in the market to buy a compact car, I'd consider buying another used Nissan Sentra.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    3.0
    Interior
    4.0
    Performance
    3.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    4.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Nissan lover from Stillwater, MN
    Owns this car
    May 24, 2011

    Just a commuter car

    We bought this as a 3rd car. I drive a Maxima and my wife was driving her Armada. She wants to minimize wear and tear on her SUV, so we got a Sentra for her. The mpg is amazing! It's a very basic A to B type of car. No frills whatsoever. Our goals were reliability and mpg. We bought it very used with high miles so our expectations were/are at a minimum. It has minor issues here and there, but it's age and use related - not manufacturing or reliability issues. Certain parts just need to be replaced on EVERY car made. For basic transportation, I highly recommend a '95-'01 Sentra!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    4.0
    Interior
    3.0
    Performance
    2.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    3.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By driver from Tennessee
    Owns this car
    July 30, 2008

    Great Little Car

    I have about 140,000 on mine right now and it is still running great. I love the great gas mileage. For some odd reason though my clear coat started peeling off. I have seen this similar problem with other peoples cars I have seen. All and all though a great car.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    4.0
    Interior
    4.0
    Performance
    4.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    3.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Mom Of Two from Kingwood, TX
    Owns this car
    January 16, 2007

    Extremely Reliable Car

    I've driven this car for two years and have felt comfortable in it. I've felt that it is safe for my children and am impressed by how little maintenance we've needed to do on it. For what we paid for it, I feel like I have definitely gotten my money's worth!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    4.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    4.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Sentra Supporter from Los Angeles, CA
    Owns this car
    May 19, 2006

    1999 Nissan Sentra

    This car has the following pros & cons: + 35-40 mpg when driven cross country + ran over a dear and survived with minor scratches - lacks power with the A/C on (especially on a hot summer day) - has an ample interior design - but would be complicated to upgrade any features (replace the stereo, etc)
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    4.0
    Interior
    3.0
    Performance
    4.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    3.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Practical Guy Prefers Practical Car from Santa Monica, CA
    Owns this car
    May 19, 2006

    Nissan Sentra

    This car is as reliable as a Honda and even more gas efficient. On one tank it made it across a province of Canada, clocking 502 miles on 11.5 gallons of gas. The interior design isn't as attractive nor as flexible as other import makes (especially Honda's) I have a factory CD player & sound system that works ample. Though, it may be complicated to upgrade any of the stereo equipment.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    4.0
    Interior
    3.0
    Performance
    4.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    3.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 1999 Nissan Sentra?

The 1999 Nissan Sentra is available in 4 trim levels:

  • GXE (4 styles)
  • SE (2 styles)
  • SE-L (2 styles)
  • XE (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 1999 Nissan Sentra?

The 1999 Nissan Sentra offers up to 29 MPG in city driving and 39 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 1999 Nissan Sentra reliable?

The 1999 Nissan Sentra has an average reliability rating of 4.6 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 1999 Nissan Sentra owners.

Is the 1999 Nissan Sentra a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 1999 Nissan Sentra. 91.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.2 / 5
Based on 12 reviews
  • Comfort: 3.9
  • Interior: 3.5
  • Performance: 3.8
  • Value: 4.6
  • Exterior: 3.4
  • Reliability: 4.6

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