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2024 Nissan Sentra

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 Sentra.

Transmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2024 Nissan Sentra comes with an Automatic (variable gear ratios) transmission and EPA fuel-economy ratings of 30/40/34 mpg city/highway/combined. Across the 1990–2026 complaint history, the 2024 model’s 31 owner complaints place it far below the 2013 peak of 638 and above the 2026 low of 8, while its 3 recalls and leading “Unknown Or Other” complaint area still leave reliability watchers with incomplete data. That places the 2024 Sentra among the quieter model years in the dataset, even if its recalls and uncategorized top complaint leave the reliability narrative less precise than the low complaint total suggests.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy30/40/34 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 Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 blades288906LB0A discontinued · alt 288906LB1A
Serpentine belt117205TU0A
Thermostat21049ET01A alt 21200ET01A
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 / combined30 / 40 / 34 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.

8.4–10.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.40 sec — 2024 SR
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2024SR 2.0L I-48.40 sec16.60 sec149 hpFWD
2024SR 2.0L I-410.40 sec17.80 sec149 hpFWD
2022SR 2.0L I-49.70 sec17.30 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

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the 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 miBattery (inspect) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (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) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (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.

Over the period shown, Nissan Sentra complaints rose sharply to a peak of 638 in 2013 before a sustained decline through the late 2010s and early 2020s. By 2023 complaints had fallen to a low of 18, the lowest in the dataset, indicating improved reliability in recent model years. The target year 2024 shows a modest increase to 31 complaints and three recalls, which is still well below the long‑term average and comparable to the 2025 figure of 25 complaints and four recalls. Recall activity in 2024 (3 recalls) aligns with the surrounding years (2023:1, 2025:4) and is far lower than the double‑digit recall counts seen in the early 2000s. Given that 2024 complaints remain low relative to the historical high and recall levels are moderate, this model year represents a reliable choice for a used purchase.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
24
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
31
Owner complaints
5 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 31 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other3
Steering3
Electrical System2
Steering,Suspension2
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine2
Suspension1
Exterior Lighting1
Suspension,Power Train,Wheels1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 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…

24V304000Power Train:Driveline:DriveshaftReported 29/04/2024

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Sentra vehicles. The front left-side driveshaft may not be fully seated in the continuously variable transmission (CVT) assembly, or may have a loose or… Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front left driveshaft, and if necessary, replace the driveshaft and CVT assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2024…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 24 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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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2024 Sentra have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the Sentra get?

EPA figures are 30 city / 40 highway / 34 combined mpg.