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2017 Nissan Sentra consumer reviews

$16,990–$18,090 MSRP range
side view of 2017 Sentra Nissan
(265 reviews)
92% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.7
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A big bank for your buck!

I have had so many experiences with cars. This car has blown all of the other cars I have owned out of the water. I have owned a Pontiac and a Volkswagen and they were good cars but this car was everything I didn't know I needed. Had I known a car like this existed this would have been my first car. The car has a sporty outside and interior. It's a smooth ride with a lot of trunk space and interior space. It has so many options for connectivity for handsfree driving and listening to your favorite tunes. It also has a backup camera which comes in handy. The case mileage is good and I have experienced get up to 38 mpg. With an ECO and a Sport option that really helps out as this is a base engine. I trust this car in a way that I didn't fully trust others. Overall, this car is awesome for young, old, single, family life and other kinds of lifestyles. It's the perfect getaway car and sidekick. I can take it for long drives and save money on fuel and I can add a bike rack too. It's been so great so far.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I have always loved Nissans, but this is my fave

I have always driven Nissans have even had another Sentra in the past but this one makes you feel like you are driving a luxury car. It is so much fun to drive.

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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2017 Sentra SV great car for the money

After having it for two weeks now, I must say it is growing on me. The CVT transmission took a little to get used to but I've got it. While the acceleration is average at best, when put in Sport mode, I definitely see a difference in throttle response. Certainly picks up quicker than you'd think. Love the center screen in the gauge cluster and the space also. Great car overall

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

I have had multiple Nissan Sentras and out of them all, this has been the best Sentra ever. If is comfortable, reliable and amazing on gas.

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Bought a Lemon

This is the worst car I have ever owned. I have only had it 6months and there has been one problem after another. Currently went to roll(electric) up the window and the whole panel came off. Who put this car together Ugh

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Just ok car

I owned this car since January last year, bought it new, after 60k miles the transmission is having major issue, its not shifting properly , theres always a delay and i can hear the noise when the car is changing gears. I called the dealership and ask about the warranty and they said its out of warranty. Its so distressful when vehicle is out of warranty and it start falling apart, its like an expiration date, once warranty expires , i need to replace it again, how funny they make this cars , this manufacturer s want all our money, unbelievable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Economical gas-friendly car

It?s a nice gas-saver Vehicle, but I didn?t like that I had to pay extra for the safety features, like blind-spot monitor & backup camera (I learned after the fact) that other manufacturers have these items included in their base models.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great value

Perfect car for me. I bought this used at 45000 miles. It rides smoothly, has plenty of options and I think is a great value for the money. Roomy for a small car and a huge trunk. Has a very solid feel not typical in the line of economy cars.

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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Huge Mistake

I will never buy another Nissan, I am so disappointed. I bought a brand new Sentra not even 6 months after owning this vehicle I had to take it in for repairs for what I am certain was a Transmission, well they said there was nothing wrong. Few weeks after that same issue so I took it in again and they said oh it's the Mass Air Flow Sensor. Well a month after that same problem, take it in again and they say oh it's only an Oxygen Sensor I believe they said and replaced it. Well guess what? Month later I am driving with my wife and 2 young children ages 11 & 6 on a very busy 4 lane highway suddenly same exact issue car will not accelerate above 35 MPH and then stalls out in the middle of the highway causing my family to literally miss getting rear ended by a Semi by maybe a foot, again I was nearly certain it's the Transmission have it towed there and again they say no, this time it's the Throttle Body. I have wrote corporate, my local dealer ship and all they keep saying is the Warranty is now up, however, if the problem persist the will cover it. I am literally petrified to put my family back in this ? lemon and now it literally sits in my driveway reminding of what a poor brand is. Bought the vehicle brand new and for 2 years it's been in the shop half a dozen times or more for the same issue that they keep saying is something else when I am certain it is the transmission, so I am stuck with a lemon and the payments on a lemon that myself nor my wife are comfortable driving for fear of the next close call with a semi becoming reality thanks Nissan for refusing to admit it's the Transmission and replacing every part in the car but the transmission.

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Most comfortable car I've been in yet.

This is an reliable car. I can take my business calls without removing my hands from the wheel and without taking my eyes off of the road. Bluetooth allows you to take calls as long as your phone is in the car. No more searching for your phone at stoplights.

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