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2004 Nissan Sentra consumer reviews

$12,400–$13,200 MSRP range
side view of 2004 Sentra Nissan
(29 reviews)
96% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.9
  • Interior 3.6
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 3.6
  • Reliability 4.4
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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

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • 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 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..

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • 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.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • 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 et non conforme a la loie.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • 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.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • 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.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability
  • 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 200,000 miles!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • 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

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • 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 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

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • 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.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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