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.

- Combined MPG
- 34
- NHTSA safety
- Starting price
- $21,000
- Recalls
- 4
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Nissan |
|---|---|
| Model | Sentra |
| Model year | 2025 |
| Vehicle class | Midsize Car |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Displacement | 2 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 30 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 40 |
| Combined MPG | 34 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 262 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1850 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Sentra | 34 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| Sentra SR | 33 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 30 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 40 MPG |
| Combined | 34 MPG |
Efficiency vs class average
About 8% below the class average.
- Amount financed
- $18,900
- Total interest
- $3,288
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Cost to own
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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