2004
Nissan Sentra
Starts at:
$17,300
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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
Safety review
Based on the 2004 Nissan Sentra base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
- Frontal driver
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4/5
- Frontal passenger
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4/5
- Nhtsa rollover rating
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4/5
- Side driver
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2/5
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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Most recent
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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
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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- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
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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
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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- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Off-roading
- Does recommend this car
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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
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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
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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- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
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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
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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- Purchased a New car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
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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
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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- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
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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
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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?
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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.
- Comfort: 3.9
- Interior: 3.6
- Performance: 4.2
- Value: 4.5
- Exterior: 3.6
- Reliability: 4.4
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