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2025 Nissan Sentra

The 2025 Nissan Sentra is a midsize car, rated at 34 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year.

2025 Nissan Sentra
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Combined MPG
34
NHTSA safety
Starting price
$21,000
Recalls
4

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeNissan
ModelSentra
Model year2025
Vehicle classMidsize Car

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement2 L
Cylinders4
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG30
Highway MPG40
Combined MPG34
CO₂ tailpipe262 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$1850

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Sentra34 MPG combined
Sentra SR33 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City30 MPG
Highway40 MPG
Combined34 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Sentra34 MPG
Class average36.9 MPG

About 8% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$370/mo
Amount financed
$18,900
Total interest
$3,288
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5-year fuel cost
$5,912

$1,182/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG34
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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
Overall
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover

Recalls (4)

  • SEATS25V153000 · 2025-03-11

    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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

    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 Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA45.

  • VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD25V807000 · 2025-11-21

    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 the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."

    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 at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA58. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 21, 2025.

  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH26V023000 · 2026-01-21

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 28, 2026.

  • POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT26V410000 · 2026-06-26

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The front left-side driveshaft may not be fully seated in the continuously variable transmission (CVT) assembly, which can cause a transmission fluid leak and loss of drive power.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front left driveshaft, and if necessary, replace the driveshaft and CVT assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA68. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 30, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2025 Nissan Sentra?

The 2025 Nissan Sentra is EPA-rated at 34 MPG combined (30 city / 40 highway).

Is the 2025 Nissan Sentra reliable?

NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2025 Nissan Sentra. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How safe is the 2025 Nissan Sentra?

The 2025 Nissan Sentra earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2025 Nissan Sentra?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2025 Nissan Sentra costs roughly $1,182 per year to fuel, or about $5,912 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2025 Nissan Sentra?

The 2025 Nissan Sentra is classified as a midsize car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC