2027 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
Nissan Sentra

Shop options
$5,971
Avg. listing price
Shop the 2004 Nissan Sentra
Browse cars & save your favorites
Dealers near you
Find & contact a dealership near you
no listings

We're not finding any listings in your area.
Change your location or search Cars.com to see more!

Change location

Available trims

See the differences side-by-side to compare trims.
  • 4dr Sdn 1.8 Manual SULEV
    MPG
    28 City / 35 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas I4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
    Shop this trim See all specs
  • 4dr Sdn 1.8 Manual ULEV
    MPG
    28 City / 35 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas I4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
    Shop this trim See all specs
  • 4dr Sdn 1.8 Auto SULEV
    MPG
    28 City / 35 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas I4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
    Shop this trim See all specs
  • 4dr Sdn 1.8 Auto ULEV
    MPG
    28 City / 35 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas I4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
    Shop this trim See all specs
  • 4dr Sdn 1.8 S Manual ULEV
    Avg. price
    $5,971
    MPG
    28 City / 35 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas I4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
    Shop this trim See all specs
  • 4dr Sdn 1.8 S Manual SULEV
    Avg. price
    $5,971
    MPG
    28 City / 35 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas I4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
    Shop this trim See all specs
  • 4dr Sdn 1.8 S Auto SULEV
    Avg. price
    $5,971
    MPG
    28 City / 35 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas I4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
    Shop this trim See all specs
  • 4dr Sdn 1.8 S Auto ULEV
    Avg. price
    $5,971
    MPG
    28 City / 35 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas I4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
    Shop this trim See all specs
  • 4dr Sdn 2.5 S Auto LEV
    MPG
    23 City / 28 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas I4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
    Shop this trim See all specs
  • 4dr Sdn 2.5 S Auto ULEV
    MPG
    23 City / 28 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas I4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
    Shop this trim See all specs
  • 4dr Sdn SE-R Auto LEV
    MPG
    23 City / 28 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas I4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
    Shop this trim See all specs
  • 4dr Sdn SE-R Auto ULEV
    MPG
    23 City / 28 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas I4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
    Shop this trim See all specs
  • 4dr Sdn SE-R Spec V Manual LEV
    MPG
    23 City / 29 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas I4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
    Shop this trim See all specs

Notable features

  • 1.8- or 2.5-liter four-cylinder
  • Available high-performance SE-Rs
  • FWD layout
  • Manual or automatic
  • Side-impact airbags

The good & the bad

The good

  • Fuel economy
  • Maneuverability
  • Handling with SE-R
  • Performance with SE-R
  • Compact dimensions

The bad

  • Backseat space
  • Side-impact crash-test rating
See all specifications

Safety review

Based on the 2004 Nissan Sentra base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
Frontal passenger
Nhtsa rollover rating
Side driver

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
See all CPO program details

Compare similar vehicles

Select cars to compare for more detailed info.
  • 2004
    4.2
    Nissan Sentra
    Starts at
    $12,400
    2004 Nissan Sentra
    MPG
    28 City / 35 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas I4
    Drivetrain
    Front-wheel drive
    Compare
  • 2007
    4.5
    Volkswagen New Beetle
    Starts at
    $17,180
    2007 Volkswagen New Beetle
    MPG
    23 City / 31 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    4
    Engine
    Gas I5
    Drivetrain
    Front-wheel drive
    Compare
  • 2008
    4.0
    Nissan Versa
    Starts at
    $12,880
    2008 Nissan Versa
    MPG
    26 City / 31 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas 4-cyl
    Drivetrain
    Front-wheel drive
    Compare
  • 1999
    4.2
    Nissan Sentra
    Starts at
    $11,799
    1999 Nissan Sentra
    MPG
    29 City / 39 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas I4
    Drivetrain
    Front-wheel drive
    Compare
  • 2003
    4.5
    Mitsubishi Outlander
    Starts at
    $18,087
    2003 Mitsubishi Outlander
    MPG
    21 City / 26 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas I4
    Drivetrain
    Front-wheel drive
    Compare
  • 2001
    4.6
    Toyota Avalon
    Starts at
    $25,845
    2001 Toyota Avalon
    MPG
    21 City / 29 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas V6
    Drivetrain
    Front-wheel drive
    Compare
  • 2005
    4.6
    Toyota Matrix
    Starts at
    $14,860
    2005 Toyota Matrix
    MPG
    30 City / 36 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas I4
    Drivetrain
    Front-wheel drive
    Compare
  • Compare more options
    Use our comparison tool to add any vehicle of your choice and see a full list of specifications and features side-by-side.
    Try it now

Consumer reviews

96% of drivers recommend this car
Based on 29 reviews
Write a review
Comfort
3.9
Interior
3.6
Performance
4.2
Value
4.5
Exterior
3.6
Reliability
4.4

Most recent

  • By Nissan fan from Knoxville tn
    Owns this car
    July 27, 2020

    This has been a great car

    This car has very reliable with no major problems at all. So far I’ve have 365,578 on it & im the original owner on it. Bought it brand new
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    4.0
    Interior
    4.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
    16 people out of 16 found this review helpful. Did you?
    Yes No
  • By Good Fan from NYC
    Used to own this car
    June 19, 2020

    Very Reliable Car If Taken Care Of..

    My 2004 Nissan Sentra S1.8.. Bought this Car with 157,000 miles.. At 1st this Car was Amazing. It was like driving A little Sport Car. Everywhere I go it turn heads. Good Handling, When I hit the Gas pedal it Goes This Car Hates to Be stuck in Traffic, Very Zippy. 5 to 6 months later I had to do A lot of Repair Work. Parts are Easy to get. Mechanic Said Car will Run for a long time. My Sentra Seen Mechanic Shops Every other 3 Months. It Never Let me and Family down. Always Start any Weather. Took the Car 162,000 + miles. Then I noticed Suspension was wearing, Slow Oil leak. Then transmission was Slow to get in right gear. At Red lights & Traffic felt like it wanted to shut off Never did. This Car Uses Oil like Crazy. Need Regular Repairs was Needed. It was time to let it go.. I will miss my Nissan..
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    3.0
    Interior
    4.0
    Performance
    4.0
    Value
    2.0
    Exterior
    4.0
    Reliability
    5.0
    4 people out of 4 found this review helpful. Did you?
    Yes No
  • By tremac45 from bryan,tx
    Owns this car
    June 18, 2020

    Most reliable car ive owned

    With 350,000 miles and still running great. No problems except the normal wear and tear. Brakes and motor mounts are the only work ive had to do.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    4.0
    Interior
    4.0
    Performance
    4.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    4.0
    Reliability
    5.0
    5 people out of 5 found this review helpful. Did you?
    Yes No
  • By madeleine from St-Zotique
    Owns this car
    October 25, 2019

    2 change 3 poignés ext reste 1 fontionel!

    La voiture est belle confortable.performante ...quand elle démmare , troubles électriques ,miroir chip couvert perdu 2 fois un ,poignés plastique cassé facilement . besoin encore 3 couté 90. $ plus instalation. slip .service engine soon .slip light toujours alumé. domage je l aimais beaucoup mais 1 poigné n est pas sécuritaire et non conforme a la loie.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Off-roading
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    3.0
    Value
    2.0
    Exterior
    3.0
    Reliability
    2.0
    2 people out of 2 found this review helpful. Did you?
    Yes No
  • By tinynissanowner from Sioux Falls, South Dakota
    Owns this car
    February 18, 2019

    Get what you pay for

    Haven’t had many problems in the year I’ve had my 1.8L. The interior has lots of great features, but everything feels cheap. The seats stain easily, and pretty much all of the plastic cubbies are broken. Otherwise, not a bad car.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    3.0
    Interior
    4.0
    Performance
    4.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    3.0
    Reliability
    3.0
    1 person out of 2 found this review helpful. Did you?
    Yes No
  • By Patty58 from Auburn, Wa.
    Test drove this car
    November 29, 2018

    This car is the most reliable car ive ever owned.

    I love my little Nissan. The only thing i would change on it is the color, but thats not gonna happen. Thank you Nissan! Patty.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    4.0
    Interior
    4.0
    Performance
    4.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    4.0
    1 person out of 1 found this review helpful. Did you?
    Yes No
  • By Nissan fan! from Houston
    Owns this car
    November 3, 2018

    Going strong!

    I have had my nissan sentra since 2005 I purchased the car a 2004 with 24,000 miles. I now have run up over 350,000 miles off course a rebuilt engine in place. I love the way this car drives especially on long drives. I feel safe it is a sturdy car air works great radio power windows the works! Hope to keep it around for another 200,000 miles!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    4.0
    Interior
    4.0
    Performance
    4.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    4.0
    Reliability
    4.0
    1 person out of 1 found this review helpful. Did you?
    Yes No
  • By webpete from Wilmington, Delaware
    Owns this car
    August 26, 2018

    Trouble-Free and good on gas

    Exceptional easy to drive or park and has not had a problem the entire time I owned it. If you take long trips, this car is what you want since it gets 35 MPG
    • 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
    1 person out of 1 found this review helpful. Did you?
    Yes No
  • By road racer
    Owns this car
    May 28, 2018

    Faithful Sentra 146K mi.

    Well, it has good performance for it's class. The seats are comfy for it's class. the interior is well designed with an overhead compartment for your sunglasses that is so handy I am surprised it's not in every car. MPG is very good. Maintenance is very low, much lower than my Hondas. Handling is average. Feel of controls and interior is very good for the class. Only interior problem is gas pedal is a little awkward. I didn't get cruise control as the upgrade package that contained it was pricey for the content and the only good thing in it was the cruise control. Caveat: this is a 2004, I was given a late model rental at the air port and it kinda sucked.(2015) The motor was more noisy, the car was slower, handling worse and steering feel worse. So the reputation for reliability is good but, if buying a newer model take a long test drive, make sure you like the feel
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    4.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    3.0
    Reliability
    5.0
    2 people out of 2 found this review helpful. Did you?
    Yes No
  • By nissanauto from Princeton, NJ
    Owns this car
    November 2, 2017

    Nissans Most Reliable Cars Over 100k mileage

    This vehicle is superior in terms of performance with over 100k miles on it. The car drives as if it was a sports car on the highway. I'm very surprised with this vehicle. The price seems reasonable taking in factor age and mileage.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    4.0
    Interior
    4.0
    Performance
    4.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    3.0
    Reliability
    5.0
    1 person out of 1 found this review helpful. Did you?
    Yes No
  • By USC Maximus Decimus Meridius from Fresno, CA
    Owns this car
    August 30, 2017

    Reliable, Good MPG, 13 years and still runs Great!

    Bought this car used in 2007 for a long commute for my doctorate. Has more than exceeded my expectations. Has 140k miles on it and still runs like a champ. Started as my commuter car, then took the wife and I on several Loooooong trips (Mexico, SoCal every other weekend) to save gas on the Mercedes and Pilot, then my daughters high school car and now back to me as a commuter car. Oil change every 5k, repaint at 120k, new tires on schedule and A/C repair at 110k. Compared to my Mercedes and BMW this car has very inexpensive engine repairs. Also has been in 3 minor accidents (Fender benders) and still runs great. I plan on keeping this car to 200k with some interior work to keep it looking descent. Lots of good memoires with our "Putt-Putt" but its been great for us. We life in Fresno so the ice cold AC is crucial....no problems. Hope this review helps.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    3.0
    Interior
    2.0
    Performance
    3.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    3.0
    Reliability
    5.0
    3 people out of 3 found this review helpful. Did you?
    Yes No
  • By Yreyes from Phoenix, az
    Owns this car
    July 12, 2017

    A very sturdy and reliable car

    Everything functioned fine and was my reliable transportation from work and home for several years. It is a comfortable ride and does great on gas. The cruise control is also a great feature.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    3.0
    Performance
    4.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    3.0
    Reliability
    5.0
    0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
    Yes No
See all reviews

Latest Sentra stories

See all Nissan Sentra articles

Nissan dealers near you

See all Nissan dealers near you

FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2004 Nissan Sentra?

The 2004 Nissan Sentra is available in 4 trim levels:

  • (4 styles)
  • S (6 styles)
  • SE-R (2 styles)
  • SE-R Spec V (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2004 Nissan Sentra?

The 2004 Nissan Sentra offers up to 28 MPG in city driving and 35 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.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2004 Nissan Sentra?

The 2004 Nissan Sentra compares to and/or competes against the following vehicles:

Is the 2004 Nissan Sentra reliable?

The 2004 Nissan Sentra has an average reliability rating of 4.4 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2004 Nissan Sentra owners.

Is the 2004 Nissan Sentra a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2004 Nissan Sentra. 96.6% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.2 / 5
Based on 29 reviews
  • Comfort: 3.9
  • Interior: 3.6
  • Performance: 4.2
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 3.6
  • Reliability: 4.4

Nissan Sentra history

Your list was successfully saved.
 
 
 
 
Save list Compare
[{"cat":"sedan_compact","stock_type":"used","bodystyle":"Sedan","page_type":"research/make-model-year","oem_page":false,"search_fuel_types":["Gasoline Fuel"]}]