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2017 Nissan Sentra

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Sentra.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2017 Nissan Sentra is a front-engine, front-wheel-drive passenger car built on the B-platform, requiring 4.2 quarts of 0W-20 engine oil for its four-cylinder powertrain. With 228 total owner complaints on record—the most frequent issues targeting the Power Train—and three recalls, this model year sits between the 2013 peak of 638 complaints and the 2026 low of eight in the model’s long-term complaint history, indicating a moderate but notable reliability concern for researchers tracking drivetrain durability.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque83 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 21R · 470 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520865F0E. Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 21R · 470 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP205/55R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter1654630P00
Spark plug224011TT1C alt 22401JA01B
Battery24410ET00B
Front wiper blades288903SG1B discontinued · alt 288903SG0C
Serpentine belt117203SG0B alt 11720EN20B
Thermostat21200ET01A alt 212303RC1A
Cabin air filter272773DF0A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.3 in
Overall width69.3 in
Overall height59.1 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight2866 lb
Track (front / rear)60.2 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Sentra of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.0–10.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.00 sec — 2018 SR Turbo
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2016SL 1.8L I-49.50 sec17.40 sec130 hpFWD
2016SL 1.8L I-410.00 sec17.60 sec130 hpFWD
2016SL 1.8L I-410.20 sec18.20 sec130 hpFWD
2018SR Turbo 1.6L Turbo I-47.00 sec15.40 sec188 hpFWD
2013SL 1.8L I-49.20 sec17.20 sec130 hpFWD
2013SL 1.8L I-49.60 sec17.30 sec130 hpFWD
2013SL 1.8L I-49.70 sec17.40 sec130 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.2 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 83 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidUse Nissan CVT fluid NS-3
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.7
Brake FluidDOT 3
Clutch FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantUse Nissan long life coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity7.0
Engine CoolantUse Nissan long life coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity7.0

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)3.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)31.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)16.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts83 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub105.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)700 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerNissan
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity0.40-0.50 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.00-4.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number21R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance470 cca

Service checks

RPM@IDLE rpm
RPM@IDLE rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 20; Rear: 32
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 122; Rear: 62
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.059 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 0.866; Rear: 0.315
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .0003; Rear: .0006
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: 0.0014; Rear: 0.0039
Maximum Drum Diameter9.055

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
11.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4.3 ft. lbs., Step 3: 7.01.4 ft. lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
117.0 inch lbs.; Step 2; 52.0 inch lbs.17 in
384.0 inch lbs.84 in
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
126.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 3526 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 360 degrees, Step 3: 14 ft. lbs., Step 4: 6020 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
114 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6514 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
120.0 ft. lbs.20 ft. lbs
2Back off 360.0 degrees360 degrees
314.0 ft. lbs.14 ft. lbs
460.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
114.0 ft. lbs.14 ft. lbs
265.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2+ 60
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2+ 60
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

Prep Measure the diameter of each cylinder head bolt at point A and point B. Point A = 11.00 mm from thread end and point B = 45.00 mm from thread end. If either diameter is less than 0.15 mm Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

130.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
2100 degrees-105 degrees100 degrees
3Loosen bolts 360 degrees in reverse order360 degrees
430 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
595 degrees-100 degrees95 degrees
6195 degrees-200-195 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

Prep Measure the diameter of each cylinder head bolt at point A and point B. Point A = 11.00 mm from thread end and point B = 45.00 mm from thread end. If either diameter is less than 0.15 mm Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

130.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
2100 degrees100 degrees
3Loosen bolts 360 degrees in reverse order360 degrees
430 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
5100 degrees100 degrees
6100 degrees-100 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
125 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7025 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
125 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7025 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
125.0 ft. lbs.25 ft. lbs
270.0 degrees70 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
125.0 ft. lbs.25 ft. lbs
270.0
Engine Valve Cover Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
11.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6.11.4 ft. lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
12.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.02.5 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Nissan Sentra falls within a pronounced post-2013 downward trend, with its 228 complaints, 3 recalls, and 182 technical service bulletins representing a marked decline from the 2013 peak of 638 complaints, 6 recalls, and 3 investigations. Compared with the immediately adjacent model years, 2017 improves on 2016’s 266 complaints and 6 recalls while remaining above 2018’s 184 complaints and 2 recalls, placing it in the middle of a sustained improvement arc. The model year carries zero federal investigations, and its leading complaint category is Power Train with 48 reports, though the data does not specify root cause; it also records 28 crash-related and 6 fire-related complaints. Relative to the worst years in this dataset and the adjacent 2016 model, 2017 shows meaningful improvement in both complaint volume and recall exposure. Consequently, the 2017 model year appears to be a comparatively sound used-car purchase within this model sequence, offering lower federal-filed risk than earlier years in the trend while still remaining more active than the cleaner 2018 figures.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
182
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
228
Owner complaints
28 involved a crash · 6 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 228 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train48
Unknown Or Other20
Air Bags19
Engine13
Exterior Lighting10
Electrical System10
Power Train,Engine6
Structure6

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V551000Electrical System:IgnitionReported 21/08/2018

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1…

17V253000Air BagsReported 13/04/2017

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 LEAF and 2014, 2016 and 2017 Sentra vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error within the air bag inflators, the passenger frontal air bag may not properly… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 182 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB19-033G2025-02-20Forward Collision AvoidanceINTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION…
NTB12-103I2024-06-06Power TrainCVT/TCM CALIBRATION DATA “WRITE” PROCEDURE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT…
NTB13-107G2024-05-20Electrical SystemVEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Sentra take?

4.2 qt of 0W-20 STARBURST, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Sentra have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.