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2025 Nissan Sentra

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 Sentra.

Transmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2025 Nissan Sentra is defined by its automatic transmission with variable gear ratios, returning an EPA-estimated 30/40/34 mpg. Its current reliability profile shows 25 total owner complaints centered largely on tires, alongside four recalls. Historically, this positions the model far from the nameplate's 2013 peak of 638 complaints and much closer to the lowest recorded year of 2026 with just eight, indicating a significantly improved track record for researchers to consider.

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. 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
BatteryB8599C2032
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.

8.0–10.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.00 sec — 2020 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 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) · 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.

The 2025 Nissan Sentra shows 25 complaints and 4 recalls—a low complaint count that continues the sharp downward trend from 2021 (128 complaints) and 2022 (80 complaints), but the recall count is the highest since 2020 (also 4). This places the 2025 model at the tail end of a multi-year improvement arc that began after the 2013–2014 spike, though its 6 TSBs are the fewest in the entire dataset, suggesting the model is still very early in its service life and issues may emerge as more units accumulate mileage. The top complaint areas are tires (4), unknown/other (2), and a combined powertrain/electrical/engine category (2), with 5 crash complaints and no fires, indicating no single systemic crisis. Compared to the 2024 model (31 complaints, 3 recalls, 24 TSBs) and the 2026 model (8 complaints, 1 recall, 2 TSBs), the 2025 sits in a transitional zone—improved over the early 2020s but with slightly more recalls than its immediate neighbors. The data does not specify root causes for the recalls or complaints, so the moderate recall count is a caution rather than a red flag. **Takeaway: The 2025 Sentra is a solid buy for its low complaint rate and improving reliability trend, but you should verify that all four recalls have been remedied before purchase.**

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
6
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
25
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 25 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Tires4
Unknown Or Other2
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine2
Structure2
Seat Belts2
Back Over Prevention1
Seat Belts,Unknown Or Other1
Steering,Suspension,Visibility1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

25V153000SeatsReported 11/03/2025

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Sentra vehicles. The driver's seat frame may not be fully secured to the outer side of the seat track. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's side lower seat frame assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2025. Owners may contact…

25V807000Visibility:WindshieldReported 21/11/2025

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Sentra vehicles. The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 6 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…
PMA452025-02-26SeatsCAMPAIGN BULLETIN Driver Seat Bracket *****Dealer Announcement***** Nissan is committed…
NTB25-0052025-01-13EngineSERVICE INFORMATION If one of the APPLIED VEHICLES has DTC P2100 for “ETC MOT PWR-B1” or…
NPSB 15-4602024-12-23StructureNissan North America Total Customer Satisfaction Electronic Field Communication ACTION…

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

Does the 2025 Sentra have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 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.