2002 Nissan Sentra consumer reviews

My mom had this car, it was amazing. She kept it showroom clean, got regular oil changes, had any issues fixed immediately-although I don't think any were major. Just regular things that can happen with age- fuel pump, belts replaced, a/c needing charged. Anyway, it was over 350,000 miles when someone rear ended her in 2020, and of course, the insurance company totaled it. But reliability-ABSOLUTELY. GREAT CAR!

I don't really know it's a future car I might buy it doesn't have heat still winter seems to be ok the place I might b buying it from wouldn't let me drive it rust bucket back shock driver side don't know if it will be safe around corners still winter rain snow still early March 1000 oh well engine seems ok though just no heat 1.8 4cyl will b better on gas than AWD car I have last me a few months I hope

I bought the sentra gxe new with 18 miles. I'm up to 176k and haven't had anything major done, just regular maintenance. The ECM was replaced but in pretty sure that was Best Buy's alarm installer messing it up. It's the car I could afford as an 18yr old. Not much HP or speed but gets you to point a/b. My car still running good, worth picking up if you find someone that has taken great care of it.

Durable and save a lot in gasoline. Comfortable and with room enough for a family of 4 or 5. Easy to drive.

it would not stop breaking down, did not run to well, not my favorite car. I know people with newer ones that are happy, but the older ones stink.

I bought this car used, it's 16 years old, but it handles well, picks up speed well and is just the right size for city driving. I expect to get a lot of use out of it running errands and my daily excursions around town.

i bought my ser on 11-01, with 13 miles. before u buy any car new or used do your research. the ptrecat was a horrible idea on nissans part. not to mention a quick death for a full of potential motor. the first thing i did was replace it with a megan header/full exhaust. i learned about the butterfly screw issue in late 03 and had it dealt with. with very little work you can achieve 220 hp with this motor. i did with exhaust cold air plugs, ecu chip and tune. these are great cars if you can find one noow that isnt mortally wounded. !# yrs and 104,600 miles later my ser still runs like a beast. its a shame more of these cars arent around, they are by far the best looking of the sers. since i have added a godspeed t4 turbo and piston work, car last dynod at 317.9. still drive it pretty often. i had it painted last year and will own it until it wont run anymore.....love this car

I bought my 02 GXE used from Hertz with 36k miles. Was worried about buying an ex rental car so I got the extended warranty. Waste of money. Car has run excellent and never left me stranded. Even when the serpentine belt shreded and the dash lights lit up like a Christmas tree, I was still able to drive it home! Now have 146k mile on it and still get 34 mpg highway. Keep thinking about getting something newer, but part of me wants to see how long it'll last. Maybe I'll keep it a few more months...

Personally I've had great experiences from any car I've checked out on Cars.Com. But I own a cavalier I found online at Cars.com owned by All Angles Auto on North Pt Blvd. And have owned it a half a year now and haven't had one problem. Also next month I'm hoping my finances work out to where I can but my 2nd car in December from AllAngles I found online also at Cars.Com. Excellent website Jill C

The Nissan Sentra - particularly those with the 2.5L engine - is fun to drive, but not particularly well built or refined. The 1.8L and the 2.0L doesn't feel like it will shake itself apart. AVOID!