2000 Nissan Sentra Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test
Poor
Source   IIHS.org
MPG (up to)
24 -26 City / 30 -33 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
126 -145
Seats
5

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle h. cooley
Nissan Sentra owner
I purchased my vehicle from a one owner she kept the vehicle very clean and very well maintained I gave a very cheap price for it I haven't had any kind of real major problems with it I've had an alternator replaced other than that I really haven't had any problems. To 2000 Nissan Sentra is it exceptional car I love the way it rides the way it handles the gas mileage I get I couldn't ask for a better car my car currently has 340,000 miles on it and is running very strong still to this day I keep her very well maintained and she doesn't give me any problems I give 10 hands up to Nissan for the 2000 Nissan Sentra to 16 valve wonderful car
accountCircle First L
Nissan has been good. With the right maintenance can get YEARS out of it.
Good value. But needs a friendly access to cabin filter to change it. Other makers, one can easily access the cabin filter from the glove compartment without having to unscrew anything. Otherwise, Nissan has been reliable.
accountCircle Ila C
My car gets 33 miles to the gallon, is dependable and is a manual transmission.
I love my Nissan Sentra. After 18 years it still gets 33 miles to the gallon and the manual transmission is a great drive. I have no complaints.
accountCircle Amanda B
Color is maroon/red. Air conditioning is broken.
My car drives incredibly smooth, it is nice and cozy inside, the seats are very comfy as well. I like basically everything about this car. The only thing I do not really like is how the air conditioning is broken. The car is a maroon/red color and it is very pretty and shiny as well.
accountCircle Ebony C
The most important thing people should know about the car is that it is a manual stick shift.
There are no problems with this car. The car has been taken care of for 18 years, it has well over 500,000 miles on it.
accountCircle Kelly T
Overall I love my car but do need a bigger one
Just bought it in February have had no problems I like all the controls on steering wheel I don't like it not having Bluetooth abilities or on screen navigation.I also think the battery in the trunk is a huge inconvenience it's very hard to access it does get good gas mileage
accountCircle Alan C
Nissan, a reliable and well built car.
I have had it for many years and it has been a very dependable car. I do not have to work on it much other than regular maintenance.
accountCircle Lucille J
The trunk space is quite large. For a compact car.
My vehicle has been very reliable, Still gets good mileage, is quite. Easy and comfortable to drive. It. Performs very well in all types of. Conditions. If I were to buy another. Vehicle, I would definitely consider. Another Nissan Sentra probably. With more upgrades. It currently has. 130, 000 miles on the odometer. This auto is probably good for. Another 70, 000 miles. I would. Highly recommend this vehicle. To everyone.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Elisa P
Dependable and Sturdy Mid Size Sedan that will not let you down
It is a trusty and rusty vehicle that has served its purpose for many years but it is nearing the end of its life. I think it would be a great first car for a beginning driver
accountCircle Danny M
Despite the issues, the engine has yet to fail or stall on me.
Although the car has lasted a good while (+180k miles), many small problems make the experience driving the car a hassle. Auto window motors short out, fuses always shorting out, transmission is slow and clunky, radio and speakers had to be replaced despite little use before I bought it, the whole car feels cheaply made. MPG is terrible now despite my best efforts to keep the car tuned up.
accountCircle Fawn R
It's a really great car as far as gas goes just as long as you keep up on transmission fluid
The bearings have gone out and we need to replace them. We have the parts but have to have them pressed in and can't find somewhere to do it. It burns oil and hose and tank besides the gas line has issues. Power steering gone. Windshield fluid useless and so on. However it's a comfy ride all the windows work
accountCircle Noah G
Old but ok. Not bad for what it is.
It still goes. Reliable. Has a hard time working in the cold. And the air conditioning goes out pretty fast. Has average gas mileage.
accountCircle Monica S
I can go and come back from certain places on a half of tank.
This car is pretty good on gas. It is small so it could be classified as a compact car. The fabric on the roof of the inside was coming down. As a result, I had to hot glue back up so that my passengers would be comfortable. The light on the inside of the car is not working. Some days if feels like it takes about one hour just for the car to warm up and defrost. Only one headlight works when I set them to dim. The car sits pretty low so a lot of times the front of the car hits potholes and other bumps in the road pretty hard. The air conditioning blows pretty well. Some days I have to turn it down only because is gets cold quickly.
accountCircle Ricardo A
For it being as old as it is it's very durable
A really wore down car that I bought used a couple years ago. The paint has started to come off due to the sun hitting the car do much and the back lights occasionally don't work
accountCircle Joceline E
It's very suitable to drive with. You will like it
Doesn't use much gas. Doesn't have enough space I want.
accountCircle Kelly W
It has a good safety rating.
I like it because it has good gas mileage.. It needs a paint job and the vibration because of a previous accident..

Nissan Sentra Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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XE
126 HP 30-30 MPG 5 Seats
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GXE
126 HP 30-30 MPG 5 Seats
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Base
126 HP 30-30 MPG 5 Seats
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SE
145 HP 27-27 MPG 5 Seats
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2000 Nissan Sentra Owner Reviews

3.86
29 Reviews
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5 stars 34%
4 stars 24%
3 stars 34%
2 stars 7%
1 star 0%
accountCircle h. cooley on July 15, 2021
Nissan Sentra owner
I purchased my vehicle from a one owner she kept the vehicle very clean and very well maintained I gave a very cheap price for it I haven't had any kind of real major problems with it I've had an alternator replaced other than that I really haven't had any problems. To 2000 Nissan Sentra is it exceptional car I love the way it rides the way it handles the gas mileage I get I couldn't ask for a better car my car currently has 340,000 miles on it and is running very strong still to this day I keep her very well maintained and she doesn't give me any problems I give 10 hands up to Nissan for the 2000 Nissan Sentra to 16 valve wonderful car
accountCircle Amanda B on March 27, 2021
Its very spacious and roomy.
I like that it drives smooth and its small. I dislike that there is no a/c in it. But overall it is a cute little car.
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Ranks #14 Small Cars by Owners

The 2000 Nissan Sentra has an average owner rating of 3.91 out of 5 which ranks it #14 of 22 other Small Cars.

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2000 Hyundai Tiburon
4.5
2
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2000 Toyota Echo
4.41
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2000 Nissan Sentra
3.86

Ranks #7 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2000 Nissan Sentra has a combined MPG of 33 which ranks it #7 of 23 other Small Cars.

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2000 Chevrolet Metro
46 MPG
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2000 Toyota Echo
41 MPG
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2000 Nissan Sentra
33 MPG

Is The 2000 Nissan Sentra A Good Car?

Yes. I love my Sentra. I have not had any costly problems. It gets great gas mileage. Roomy little car. Great for quick trips or traveling. Smooth transmission
Kim R.
Yes, it's a very good and efficient vehicle for its kind. It's economic to drive and parts are cheap
Dana P.
I prefer the Nissan brand. My last 3 cars have been Nissan. It has great durability and I am able to do my own tune up on this car.
Michael G.

How Reliable Is The 2000 Nissan Sentra?

My Nissan has been a safe reliable vehicle. I haven't had any problems. I do maintenance it regularly.
Leon M.
Yes, it's mostly a reliable vehicle. It's not as flashy as other cars, but, at the end of the day, it gets the job done.
Nicole G.
It is the most reliable car I've owned in years. Has always been the most reliable brand I've ever owned
Lindsey K.

Is The 2000 Nissan Sentra A Good Value?

I have $6,995 for my Nissan Sentra. I have only done routine maintenance on it. I would recommend it to anyone.
Nina O.
I bought this car used so I don't know the original price. I do feel that I have gotten my money's worth with every Nissan I've owned
Daniel F.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2000 Nissan Sentra fuel filter location?

Answer: The 2000 Nissan Sentra fuel filter is located on the fuel pump assembly in the tank. It is not serviceable. You would have to replace the entire fuel pump module.

Does the 2000 Nissan Sentra have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: The 2000 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a timing chain. This means that unlike a belt, You shouldn't have to replace it. However, there are exceptions. The chain is comprised of links that turn the camshaft and...
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Safety & Reliability

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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety