2026 Nissan Sentra
2026 Nissan Sentra — The Nissan Sentra is a series of automobiles manufactured by the Japanese automaker Nissan since 1982.
Trim: SV
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2026 Nissan Sentra snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 Nissan Sentra typically asks about $21,500 versus a $22,900 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. The 2026 Nissan Sentra has 1 NHTSA recall campaign in our catalog (including Seats) and 11 owner complaints. Versus 2025, watch highway mpg (40 mpg → 38 mpg) when deciding if the newer year is worth the price jump.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$21,500
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$22,900
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
1
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
11
Top: Unknown Or Other
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2026 Sentra?
Yes — 1 recall campaign and 11 owner complaints for the 2026 Nissan Sentra. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Seats
2026-03-13
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Kicks and Sentra vehicles. The hook bracket of the front seat frames may be insufficiently welded, which can cause the front seat frames to become loose. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…
Campaign 26V145000
Owner complaints
11 complaints. Top components:
- Unknown Or Other5
- Back Over Prevention1
- Forward Collision Avoidance1
- Suspension1
- Vehicle Speed Control1
- Visibility/Wiper1
- Wheels1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
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2026 Nissan Sentra | Review
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Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Maybe — the clearest delta we track is highway mpg (40 mpg → 38 mpg). Weigh that against the used-price jump before you pay for 2026.
- Highway MPG
- 40 mpg↓38 mpg
- Length
- 182.7 in→183.5 in
- Wheelbase
- 106.7 in→106.3 in
- Curb weight
- 3053.4 lb→4087.4 lb
How much does a used 2026 Sentra cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $21,500 in typical used asking against a $22,900 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $22,900
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $21,500
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$1,400 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2026 Sentra?
The 2026 Nissan Sentra is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 Nissan Sentra continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Nissan Sentra is a series of automobiles manufactured by the Japanese automaker Nissan since 1982. Since 1999, the Sentra has been categorized as a compact car, while previously it occupied the subcompact class. Until 2006, Sentra was a rebadged export version of the Japanese Nissan Sunny, but since the 2013 model year, Sentra is a rebadged export version of the Sylphy. The Sentra nameplate is not used in Japan. Several other countries in Latin America sell their versions of the Sunny as the Sentra. In Mexico, the first three generations of the Sentra were known as the Nissan Tsuru, and the B13 model was sold under that name until 2017, alongside the updated models badged as Sentra. NHTSA lists 2026 configurations such as 2026 NISSAN SENTRA 4 DR N/A FWD.
- 1 NHTSA recall
- EPA combined 33 mpg
- About 183.5 × 71.7 in (L×W)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2026 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 149 hp, 33 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
149 hp
Combined MPG
33 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2026 selected trim (33 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,273
5-year energy
$6,364
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 33 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.0L I4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 183.5 in
- Width
- 71.7 in
- Height
- 57.1 in
- Wheelbase
- 106.3 in
- Curb weight
- 4087.4 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 30
- Highway MPG
- 38
- Combined MPG
- 33
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | SV | SR |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 149 hp | 149 hp |
| Combined MPG | 33 | 32 |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 | 2.0L I4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 149 | — | — | 33 | FWD | |
| 149 | — | — | 32 | FWD |