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2010 Nissan Sentra consumer reviews

$15,420–$16,600 MSRP range
side view of 2010 Sentra Nissan
(61 reviews)
83% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.1
  • Performance 4.1
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.1
  • Reliability 4.3
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I bought this car in 2013 for $15,500 and this car has

I bought this car in 2013 for $15,500 and this car has been very reliable, minor problems in almost a 15 year old car. Good on gas ...All I do is maintenance and it's been good to me oil change brakes got my money's worth. Car now has 133,000 miles.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Picked it up used.

Picked it up used. Very roomy. Runs very well. Needed minor work that I knew about before purchase - pass cv and strut. Apparently struts go bad in these. Easy enough no big deal. 2 months of virtual perfection. Transmission decides to crap out without warning. Stepper motor code. Says it's the ONLY possibility causing the problems. Replaced it. Nothing. No better no worse. Had to replace whole transmission. Apparently this happens VERY CONSISTENTLY with Nissan cvt. Great car. Shoddy tranny. no feasible workarounds...

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Does not recommend this car
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Don’t do it !

I got this car used, at a reputable lot, paid near $6k for it.. it’s been nothing but trouble.. I’ve spent so much fixing this and that, that I could have just bought another car.. NOW it’s been sitting in the shop since April 2022 waiting to replace the motor.. that blew up.. it didn’t even have 150k miles.. and they can’t even find a replacement motor... not worth what I paid for sure.. cutting my losses and selling it for what I can.. will never own another one.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Terrible

This car has cost me a lot of money to keep it going. I would not recommend this vehicle to anyone. I’ve replaced the engine, heat, air, tires, Battery, the Altinator, and much more. I paid way too much for it when I bought the car. It is still going but it rides terrible. And it just sounds awful.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Gonna last me a long time!

Car meets all my needs & is very reliable by make. I plan on keeping it for a very long time! Thanks Nissan of Mobile!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Have changed the struts three times

This auto was good for about 80,000 miles, then it needed new struts, coil, plug wires, brakes, and rotors; The struts lasted about 6 months and had to be replaced again.... still at about 84,000. .. Then at 90,000 miles disc brake pads, rotors, caliper slides, shock &/or strut assembly replaced, and ABS control unit was replaced. ... Brakes had to be replaced again at 92,000.... but thankfully, the mechanic did not charge since he provided a warranty; Now at 114,000 miles, the car is bouncing, thudding, and mechanic said the front passenger strut is badly worn and rear shocks are needing replaced again! Why?? Anyone else have these problems with their 2010 Nissan Sentra

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great first car

Bought this car with 51k miles on it, now has 86k miles and I’ve experienced no problems mechanically or cosmetically. I definitely test it’s limits by taking it on the backroads of Alaska, and it takes a good beating real well! The interior is quite standard, although I would make some changes. Am able to seat four comfortably in the car, along with plenty of trunk space for winter gear, skis, tents, a bike rack, water cases, and whatever else will fit! Great gas mileage, even after having a bike rack on for the past 6-7 months. Would overall recommend this car to a new driver, as it is very maneuverable and dependable.

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

I feel too comfortable Bc there are Navigation whenever I lost, I pressed the home, then automatically guide me home. Heated seat and sun roof and leather seat

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Transmission issues next day

Be aware !!!! They keep your down payment there and sale you cars bad transmission In it!!!! They kept my friends down payment 250 of it!!!! Because they got mad she return the car next day cause transmission issues!!!!!! Be aware

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Test drove 2010 in 2019. Very solid for 126K mi

Test drove 2010 in 2019. Like it a lot, and shopping around it seems like a good deal in general if you are looking to get a used car for under $6K. 126 K on it but ran and handled like I would expect from a new car. Smooth SVT is nice.

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