2021

Nissan
Sentra

Starting at N/A USD | 0

149 hp @ 6400 rpm
Horsepower
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain

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Discover every detail that makes this vehicle extraordinary

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Safety

Connectivity

Comfort

Interior Space

Exterior Design

Performance

Engineered for the perfect balance of power and efficiency

149 hp
Horsepower
146 ft-lb
Torque
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Xtronic
Transmission

Efficient

Advanced engineering for optimal fuel economy

Fuel TypeGasoline
Combined Efficiency6.0 - 8.0 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity46.9 L

Interior

Thoughtfully designed for comfort and functionality

5
Seating
450 L
Cargo
1,118 mm
Front Legroom
884 mm
Rear Legroom

Climate Control

Heated Front Seats

Convenience

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Power Windows
Power Door Locks

Seating

Technology

Advanced connectivity and intelligent features

Apple CarPlay

Android Auto

Bluetooth

Satellite Radio

AM/FM Stereo

Steering Controls

Backup Camera

Adaptive Cruise

Blind Spot Monitor

Safety

Comprehensive protection for you and your passengers

Airbags

Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Front Side Airbags
Rear Side Airbags

Stability

Traction Control
ABS Brakes
Brake Assist

Monitoring

Tire Pressure Monitor
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Parking Aid

Security

Security System
Child Safety Locks

Dimensions

Carefully crafted proportions for optimal space and style

Length

15 ft2.7"
4.64m

Width

5 ft11.5"
1.82m

Height

4 ft9"
1.45m

Wheelbase

8 ft10.8"
2.71m

Gallery

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Colors

Express yourself.

Gun Metallic
#969493
Fresh Powder
#FFFFFF
Brilliant Silver Metallic
#DADADA
Super Black
#0B0B0B
Aspen White Tricoat
#EFF0EF
Scarlet Ember Tintcoat
#AB0000
Rosewood Metallic
#7E002A
Electric Blue Metallic
#0066FF
Aspen White Tricoat/Super Black
#EFF0EF
Gun Metallic/Super Black
#969493
Monarch Orange Metallic/Super Black
#FF1C00
Electric Blue Metallic/Super Black
#0066FF

Trim Levels

View all trim levels for the 2021 Nissan Sentra

S Manual

S Manual

$19,198
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineRegular Unleaded I-4
Displacement2.0 L/122
Horsepower149 hp
Torque146 ft-lb
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission6-Speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity46.9 L
City9.3 L/100 km
Highway6.3 L/100 km
Combined6.3 - 9.3 L/100 km

Dimensions

Length4,641 mm
Width1,816 mm
Height1,448 mm
Wheelbase2,713 mm
Curb Weight1,349 kg
Ground Clearance122 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5
Front Leg Room1,118 mm
Rear Leg Room884 mm
Front Head Room988 mm
Rear Head Room932 mm
Cargo VolumeN/A

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

S Plus CVT

S Plus CVT

$20,898
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineRegular Unleaded I-4
Displacement2.0 L/122
Horsepower149 hp
Torque146 ft-lb
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
TransmissionXtronic

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity46.9 L
City8.0 L/100 km
Highway6.0 L/100 km
Combined6.0 - 8.0 L/100 km

Dimensions

Length4,641 mm
Width1,816 mm
Height1,448 mm
Wheelbase2,713 mm
Curb Weight1,383 kg
Ground Clearance122 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5
Front Leg Room1,118 mm
Rear Leg Room884 mm
Front Head Room988 mm
Rear Head Room932 mm
Cargo VolumeN/A

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

SV CVT

SV CVT

$22,298
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineRegular Unleaded I-4
Displacement2.0 L/122
Horsepower149 hp
Torque146 ft-lb
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
TransmissionXtronic

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity46.9 L
City8.0 L/100 km
Highway6.0 L/100 km
Combined6.0 - 8.0 L/100 km

Dimensions

Length4,641 mm
Width1,816 mm
Height1,448 mm
Wheelbase2,713 mm
Curb Weight1,383 kg
Ground Clearance122 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5
Front Leg Room1,118 mm
Rear Leg Room884 mm
Front Head Room988 mm
Rear Head Room932 mm
Cargo VolumeN/A

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

SR Manual

SR Manual

$23,198
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineRegular Unleaded I-4
Displacement2.0 L/122
Horsepower149 hp
Torque146 ft-lb
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission6-Speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity46.9 L
City9.4 L/100 km
Highway6.5 L/100 km
Combined6.5 - 9.4 L/100 km

Dimensions

Length4,641 mm
Width1,816 mm
Height1,450 mm
Wheelbase2,713 mm
Curb Weight1,374 kg
Ground Clearance124 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5
Front Leg Room1,118 mm
Rear Leg Room884 mm
Front Head Room953 mm
Rear Head Room932 mm
Cargo VolumeN/A

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

SR CVT

SR CVT

$24,498
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineRegular Unleaded I-4
Displacement2.0 L/122
Horsepower149 hp
Torque146 ft-lb
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
TransmissionXtronic

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity46.9 L
City8.2 L/100 km
Highway6.2 L/100 km
Combined6.2 - 8.2 L/100 km

Dimensions

Length4,641 mm
Width1,816 mm
Height1,450 mm
Wheelbase2,713 mm
Curb Weight1,411 kg
Ground Clearance124 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5
Front Leg Room1,118 mm
Rear Leg Room884 mm
Front Head Room953 mm
Rear Head Room932 mm
Cargo VolumeN/A

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

Safety Reports

116 complaints reported to NHTSA

116
Total Reports
14
Crashes
8
Injuries
1
Fires

Most Common Issues

STEERING
38
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
35
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
32
SERVICE BRAKES
22
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
17
ENGINE
6

Recent Reports

ODI #11700324
Nov 19, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I got in the car to start it and it would not start. This happened at the car wash one morning. It didn’t give me any warnings of a bad battery and the only way I started it was to have someone jump it. This has happened 4 times now. It takes several minutes for the battery to charge to start the car. I have been stranded 2 times and could not get to work on time 2 times.
Incident: Nov 18, 2025VIN: 3N1AB8CV0MY***
ODI #11699960
Nov 17, 2025
ENGINE
While driving down the highway along with other traffic the car went into limp mode and lost power instantly almost causing an accident. Come to find out the engine bearings caused the engine to go on it without any warning signs. This car has been maintenanced and taken care of and had the same issue happen that the other nissans have had that they have the recall out for.
Incident: Oct 26, 2025VIN: 3N1AB8CV9MY***
ODI #11699032
Nov 12, 2025
STEERING
Electric steering rack has play and causes violent shaking. Huge safety risk as this could have complete failure and cause accidents. Vehicle started showing symptoms at 68,000 miles and after reading separate forums, many others have experienced these same issues. No warning lights appear on the dash and no inspection by safety highway patrol. This is a serious issue especially given I do not appear to be the only person experiencing this. The steering and suspension seem to be a common issue on this call given the recall on the tie rods.
Incident: Jul 15, 2025VIN: 3N1AB8CVXMY***
ODI #11698858
Nov 11, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMUNKNOWN OR OTHER
purchased my 2021 Nissan Sentra brand new with no prior owner. Around 2023, the air conditioning system stopped working. The AC will not turn on at all the switch or control that activates the system is completely unresponsive. I brought the vehicle to a Nissan dealership, where I was quoted $300 just for a diagnostic test, with no warranty coverage or acknowledgment of a known issue. This failure appears to be linked to a potential electrical fault or defective AC component. It compromises both comfort and safety, especially in extreme temperatures. Numerous complaints online suggest this is a recurring issue among Sentra owners, yet Nissan has not issued a recall for the AC system. I am submitting this report to request an investigation into a possible manufacturing defect and to advocate for a formal recall.
Incident: May 12, 2023VIN: 3N1AB8BVXMY***
ODI #11692007
Oct 8, 2025
SUSPENSIONVEHICLE SPEED CONTROLLANE DEPARTURE
The check engine light comes on with a malfunction symbol. The car has delay acceleration, jerks, hard shifts.
Incident: Mar 13, 2024VIN: 3N1AB8CV0MY***
ODI #11691787
Oct 7, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSERVICE BRAKESFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Since having my Nissan 2021 Sentra I have for one, had to replace the battery in it twice. On a more serious note, it is now stopping the car at random and unnecessary times stating an object is in front of me. It happens once a while ago and I did not have any other signs, and it was just for a second, so I tried not to stress about it. Now it is happening more often and just this morning happened three times. Causing my car to come to a complete stop, it is very dangerous and I am not sure what I am to do about it.
Incident: Oct 7, 2025VIN: 3N1AB8CVXMY***
ODI #11691338
Oct 4, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Passenger side power windows and driver side rear window on occasion will stop working.
Incident: Oct 4, 2025VIN: 3N1AB8DV3MY***
ODI #11691124
Oct 3, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I and many others have noticed that the 2020+ Nissan Sentra has a very common issue with its window switch where the driver side window works, but all passenger windows get stuck refusing to roll up or down, or do so very slowly. I have had people try to come up to my window where I could not properly shut it, I have had to leave my window partially open over night, and in the rain.
Incident: May 15, 2025VIN: 3N1AB8BVXMY***

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and may not represent verified defects.

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