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2023 Nissan Sentra

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Sentra.

Transmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2023 Nissan Sentra is equipped with an automatic transmission featuring variable gear ratios and returns EPA-estimated fuel economy of 29 city, 39 highway, and 33 combined mpg. This model year has logged 18 total owner complaints, with the top complaint area categorized as unknown or other, and has been subject to one recall. In the broader context of the Sentra lineage spanning 1990 to 2026, complaint totals have ranged from a high of 638 in 2013 to a low of 8 for the 2026 model year, positioning the 2023 version closer to the lower end of that historical spectrum.

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Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque83.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy29/39/33 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses 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 Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter165466LA0A
Spark plug224016LD1C
Front wiper blades288906LB1A discontinued · alt 288906LB0A
Serpentine belt117205TU0A
Thermostat21049ET01A alt 212303RC1A
Cabin air filterH72775NA0J

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.7 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height57.1 in
Wheelbase106.7 in
Curb weight3053 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined29 / 39 / 33 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume96 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

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.

8.0–10.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.00 sec — 2020 SR
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2022SR 2.0L I-49.70 sec17.30 sec149 hpFWD
2024SR 2.0L I-48.40 sec16.60 sec149 hpFWD
2024SR 2.0L I-410.40 sec17.80 sec149 hpFWD
2021SR 2.0L I-48.90 sec17.00 sec149 hpFWD
2020SR 2.0L I-48.00 sec16.20 sec149 hpFWD
2020SV 2.0L I-48.60 sec16.60 sec149 hpFWD
2020SR 2.0L I-48.80 sec16.80 sec149 hpFWD
2020SR 2.0L I-49.10 sec17.00 sec149 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 90.0 ft-lbs.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts83.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts98.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts90.0 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 10,000 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 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect)
Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
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) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
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 2023 Nissan Sentra sits at the lowest point of a downward trend in federal complaints for this era, which declined from 203 complaints in 2020 to just 18 in 2023. This is a marked improvement over the 2022 model's 80 complaints and 2 recalls, and it shows fewer issues than the 2024 model, which saw 31 complaints and 3 recalls. In 2023, there was only 1 recall and 57 TSBs, with the few reported complaints centered on the electrical system and other unspecified areas. The provided data does not specify the root cause for these electrical or unknown complaints. Falling at the nadir of this complaint arc, the 2023 model suggests a high level of stability compared to the surrounding years. This makes 2023 a strong year to buy.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
57
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
18
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 18 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other3
Electrical System2
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1
Power Train,Electrical System1
Engine1
Steering,Vehicle Speed Control,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Electrical System,Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Power Train,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V154000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 27/02/2024

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the… Remedy: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 57 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…
NTB19-042F2025-02-20Electrical SystemAUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped…
NTB19-033G2025-02-20Forward Collision AvoidanceINTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION…
NTB25-0052025-01-13EngineSERVICE INFORMATION If one of the APPLIED VEHICLES has DTC P2100 for “ETC MOT PWR-B1” or…

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

VIN tools

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VIN
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Build data
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Vehicles with shared specs

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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2023 Sentra have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Sentra get?

EPA figures are 29 city / 39 highway / 33 combined mpg.