2009 Nissan Sentra - Dissatisfied
We purchased a new Nissan Sentra in 2009 on the basis of a new Nissan factory that had been built in our state. We believed we were helping state workers maintain well-paying jobs. Sadly, we were greatly disappointed in our purchase. From the beginning, we began to experience problems. One of the first problems we noted was a rather irritating rattling sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. The rubber stripping around the driver and passenger windows also came loose and had to be tucked back in each time we opened the door. We also had an incident where 2 of the motor mounts cracked and had to be replaced at our expense. In a previous Nissan vehicle, also purchased new, we experienced the same motor mount problem with all 4 mounts. Again, we had to repair the vehicle at our ex... (more)
We purchased a new Nissan Sentra in 2009 on the basis of a new Nissan factory that had been built in our state. We believed we were helping state workers maintain well-paying jobs. Sadly, we were greatly disappointed in our purchase. From the beginning, we began to experience problems. One of the first problems we noted was a rather irritating rattling sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. The rubber stripping around the driver and passenger windows also came loose and had to be tucked back in each time we opened the door. We also had an incident where 2 of the motor mounts cracked and had to be replaced at our expense. In a previous Nissan vehicle, also purchased new, we experienced the same motor mount problem with all 4 mounts. Again, we had to repair the vehicle at our expense.
My wife would sometimes take my younger teenage children out to "ride the strip" as the kids referred to it. They had a good time rolling down the windows and talking to their friends as they drove slowly up and down a main thoroughfare in our small town.
My wife would sometimes take my younger teenage children out to "ride the strip" as the kids referred to it. They had a good time rolling down the windows and talking to their friends as they drove slowly up and down a main thoroughfare in our small town.
The vehicle is stylish and drives well overall. The color was a favorable choice from the manufacturer. The pain job has held up well even with well over 100,000 miles on the vehicle.
The vehicle is stylish and drives well overall. The color was a favorable choice from the manufacturer. The pain job has held up well even with well over 100,000 miles on the vehicle.
Aside from the items listed in my initial review above, we also had a large number of recalls for this particular vehicle. Whenever we needed to take our vehicle to the local Nissan dealership where we purchased the vehicle, we would often run into issues with someone at the repair desk who was unhelpful. One clear example is when we experienced a strong gasoline smell in the vehicle that made it impossible to drive safely. We were told by the woman at the repair desk that we needed to take the vehicle home and come back the next day. It took us a total of 3 days and 2 trips to be able to ... (more)
Aside from the items listed in my initial review above, we also had a large number of recalls for this particular vehicle. Whenever we needed to take our vehicle to the local Nissan dealership where we purchased the vehicle, we would often run into issues with someone at the repair desk who was unhelpful. One clear example is when we experienced a strong gasoline smell in the vehicle that made it impossible to drive safely. We were told by the woman at the repair desk that we needed to take the vehicle home and come back the next day. It took us a total of 3 days and 2 trips to be able to get the vehicle back.
2006 Nissan Sentra - Sentra is Good, Not Great
The vehicle was my father-in-law's, and my husband and I purchased it from him. The Nissan Sentra is a decent car, but if I were to buy another car, it probably wouldn't be a Sentra. Firstly, I will never again buy a black or dark-colored car. The state I live in is extremely hot, and the black exterior and the black interior materials make it sometimes unbearable. On sunny days, my hands have been burned on the steering wheel, which can be very frustrating. The air conditioning is not powerful enough to make up for the heat inside the car. Otherwise, the car performs all right. The brakes are very powerful, but it is difficult to bring the car up to speed when traveling on the highway. The car has lots of mileage on it and is still going strong. I expect we'll have it for at least two... (more)
The vehicle was my father-in-law's, and my husband and I purchased it from him. The Nissan Sentra is a decent car, but if I were to buy another car, it probably wouldn't be a Sentra. Firstly, I will never again buy a black or dark-colored car. The state I live in is extremely hot, and the black exterior and the black interior materials make it sometimes unbearable. On sunny days, my hands have been burned on the steering wheel, which can be very frustrating. The air conditioning is not powerful enough to make up for the heat inside the car. Otherwise, the car performs all right. The brakes are very powerful, but it is difficult to bring the car up to speed when traveling on the highway. The car has lots of mileage on it and is still going strong. I expect we'll have it for at least two more years.
My father-in-law also owns a Nissan Sentra, but in white. Occasionally, when my husband and I have needed two cars, I will take the white car and he'll take the black car. People often find it funny to see that we're both driving the exact same car in two different colors!
My father-in-law also owns a Nissan Sentra, but in white. Occasionally, when my husband and I have needed two cars, I will take the white car and he'll take the black car. People often find it funny to see that we're both driving the exact same car in two different colors!
My favorite thing about the Nissan Sentra is easily the audio quality. When listening to music, the sound quality is much better than it is on my phone or on my computer. The size is also a perfect size for my husband and I- anything bigger would be much to big for us.
My favorite thing about the Nissan Sentra is easily the audio quality. When listening to music, the sound quality is much better than it is on my phone or on my computer. The size is also a perfect size for my husband and I- anything bigger would be much to big for us.
The color of our car, as stated above, is easily my least favorite thing. I also wish the air conditioning system was more powerful. The car is difficult to start- we have to turn on the battery for a few minutes before we start the car to minimize the difficulty.
The color of our car, as stated above, is easily my least favorite thing. I also wish the air conditioning system was more powerful. The car is difficult to start- we have to turn on the battery for a few minutes before we start the car to minimize the difficulty.
2011 Nissan Sentra -
I have owned my Sentra for almost four years and am quite pleased with the decision I made to purchase it. I purchased it certified pre-owned from a Nissan dealership and have not regretted the decision at all. In these four years, I have experiences minimal problems with the car, thus far only having an issue with the wiper linkage breaking and having some minimal exhaust problems. Unfortunately, Nissan claimed the linkage was not covered under warranty, which was quite disappointing given that this happened not very long after the purchase. All in all, these issues were not very costly and took no more than a few hours on my mechanic's part to fix. The upkeep and maintenance required by the car to keep it running smoothly have been fairly minimal. With the exception of filter replace... (more)
I have owned my Sentra for almost four years and am quite pleased with the decision I made to purchase it. I purchased it certified pre-owned from a Nissan dealership and have not regretted the decision at all. In these four years, I have experiences minimal problems with the car, thus far only having an issue with the wiper linkage breaking and having some minimal exhaust problems. Unfortunately, Nissan claimed the linkage was not covered under warranty, which was quite disappointing given that this happened not very long after the purchase. All in all, these issues were not very costly and took no more than a few hours on my mechanic's part to fix. The upkeep and maintenance required by the car to keep it running smoothly have been fairly minimal. With the exception of filter replacements (air and cabin), oil changes, and tire rotations, I have not really had to invest much time/money into maintaining the vehicle. Unfortunately, one downside regarding the cabin filter replacement is its location - the filter is located in a spot that's essentially behind the gas pedal, making replacement unnecessarily difficult. Although people have complained about some newer Nissans with CVT, I have not experienced the problems many of them have had. Overall the electronic components have stood the test of time, as I have not experienced issues with the stereo/speakers or any other essential parts. The fuel economy is quite good in my opinion (particularly for the age of the car) and has not changed much. I still routinely get what is advertised (about 26/27 for mainly city driving). The car is definitely comfortable - driving either shorter distances (i.e. work commute) or longer distances (weekend trip) are pleasant. The trunk space is surprisingly spacious for a smaller sedan - I routinely drove around with a bulky 60 pound bag of soil without issue and this took up easily less than one third of the total space. The car also leaves plenty of space for those in the back in terms of legroom, making this a great car for either longer drives with family/friends or for use in ridesharing.
Recently my cousin and his girlfriend came up to visit for a long weekend - I parked at a garage a few miles outside of Boston so we could take the subway into the city. We had a great time visiting a number of new restaurants and spending time in the city walking through parks and visiting the aquarium.
Recently my cousin and his girlfriend came up to visit for a long weekend - I parked at a garage a few miles outside of Boston so we could take the subway into the city. We had a great time visiting a number of new restaurants and spending time in the city walking through parks and visiting the aquarium.
The reliability of the car has been pretty impressive overall - I have had minimal issues with the car (only a wiper and slight exhaust issue over the course of almost four years). I am likewise happy with the mileage - I usually get around 26-27 or so MPG and the bulk of the driving I do is in the city so it essentially lines up with what is advertised. The maintenance I have put into the car has been fairly minimal. Replacing the filters (cabin and air), tire rotations, and routine oil changes make up the bulk of maintenance I have performed over the years, in addition to having the car ... (more)
The reliability of the car has been pretty impressive overall - I have had minimal issues with the car (only a wiper and slight exhaust issue over the course of almost four years). I am likewise happy with the mileage - I usually get around 26-27 or so MPG and the bulk of the driving I do is in the city so it essentially lines up with what is advertised. The maintenance I have put into the car has been fairly minimal. Replacing the filters (cabin and air), tire rotations, and routine oil changes make up the bulk of maintenance I have performed over the years, in addition to having the car inspected and such.
The wiper linkage broke relatively early on due to the cold and Nissan did not cover this under their warranty. Replacing the cabin air filter was quite difficult due to its location (essentially behind the gas pedal under the steering column). The paint on the rim also seems to come off relatively easily and the color underneath is not aesthetically pleasing.
The wiper linkage broke relatively early on due to the cold and Nissan did not cover this under their warranty. Replacing the cabin air filter was quite difficult due to its location (essentially behind the gas pedal under the steering column). The paint on the rim also seems to come off relatively easily and the color underneath is not aesthetically pleasing.
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