2004 Nissan Sentra Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

23 -28 City / 28 -35 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

126 -175

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Doug C

It is a Sentra SE-R Spec V that has a larger engine than most Sentras.

Like the larger 2.5L engine, Brembo brakes, 6 speed transmission, and red color. Would like to have anti-lock brakes. No complaints about this car.

Bess M

Great vehicle, has stood up to the test of time.

My car has stood the test of time! When I bought it, the car had 75,000 miles on it and 10 years later we are almost at 300,000 and she still runs just fine. Other than normal maintenance, we have not had any issues. I've driven this car from home in northeast MS to Florida, Tennessee, Louisiana and more. Plenty of room for my family of 3 and a great beginner vehicle. I would highly recommend this vehicle and when I'm in the market for another vehicle, I will be looking for one just like this!

Dawn F

Nissan Sentra: a car for your budget.

The Nissan Sentra is a great car. Easy to maintain and great on gas mileage. Four doors, automatic and comfortably seats four people. As long as you maintain it correctly and stay current on oil changes, it will last you many years. Nissan is a dependable and affordable brand.

Brittny D

Dependable and long lasting. It won't break down on you.

My car has lasted me for over 5 years and it has made two long distance moves from Tennessee to Michigan and then Michigan to Colorado. It has had no major problems and other than routine maintenance has held up great. Excellent vehicle

Bonnie F

It's very reliable, runs great and great on gas.

Love my little white Nissan. It's very reliable. It runs great and it's fabulous on gas! I really don't have any complaints. I wish it were a newer model.

Kayla W

It's very reliable. It travels very well, and the make of it is just great. Really comfortable.

I love my vehicle. It's great on gas. I've never had any problems with it, but since my family is growing, it's just too small.

Jason F

A car that you can depend on.

Great on gas, easy to park. No major maintenance issues, just keep the oil changed and the tires in good condition. A great investment or starter car,

Gabriela B

Nissan Sentra '04 still runs

It's a really good car considering how old it is. It has been in the family for at least 14 years and is still running.

Negative Owner Reviews

David G

Nissan the devilish 2004 Sentra.

I first bought the car for $3000 back in 2016 and the first couple of weeks it was working really good but by the 2nd week it started giving me problems. I took it to a mechanic shop for inspection and come to find out there was a long list of problems need to be fixed. From the transmission that cost me another $1000 dollars to repair, the computer system wasn't working (speed gauges weren't going up) and the speed exhaust was, I think what he said was, that it was starting to clog. Fast forward to 2018 to today 11/2/2018 the transmission went out again. I have literally spent some of my taxes on this car (mind you I have 3 kids which means I get some extra tax return) in total I must've spent around $8,000 dollars on this car. My girlfriend told me that my Nissan is not even worth that much so why would I continue to fix it? This car has taught me to take some time doing some research before buying any car. My recommendation is do your research!

Jason S

Car troubles starring me.

It's an old black car with too many fixtures to afford. Every time I turn around, another problem emerges. The tires are not stable, the tail lights keeps breaking, and the heating/ cooling system is not functioning properly. That's just few of the problems with my car that I can't afford to fix.

Trina D

It is not the most comfortable car to ride in. It is very small and tight inside. It often smells like chemicals.

It is not in the best of shape. The paint is faded. The side panels under the doors are coming off. If you run the air conditioning the whole car starts smelling like acetone. But, it's what I can afford, and it gets me where I need to go. With only a few breakdowns every couple of months.

Amber A

Amazing on gas mileage but you need to be very easy on the brakes.

I really like my 2004 Nissan Sentra. It is absolutely amazing in gas mileage and runs rather smoothly. It is a low maintenance car.

John H

Good all-around vehicle. Good price point, affordable

It's paid off!! A few problems earlier, but it's running fine now. Regular maintenance affordable

Mara G

Reliable enough car with good gas mileage.

None - needs maintenance. Reliable enough to get me from point a to point b. Good gas mileage as it is a small vehicle. Accelerates quickly. I like it enough to buy a more recent model in the future. The price was pretty good when I first bought it, though it needs some work cosmetically.

Tom O

Old reliable island beater with enough charm to make it worth it

It's rather old and it is manual with manual window controls so not much in terms of luxury. It gets me from point a to point b (without ac) and has enough storage space that I can't complain too much.

Brittney D

It has been reliable while I've had it.

It is old and should be updated. But it gets good mileage. It has served me well.

Nissan Sentra Models

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

Base

126 HP 32-32 MPG 5 Seats

165 HP 26-26 MPG 5 Seats

SE-R

165 HP 26-26 MPG 5 Seats

SE-R Spec V

175 HP 26-26 MPG 5 Seats

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2004 Nissan Sentra Owner Reviews

4.01

96 Reviews

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5 stars

34%

4 stars

36%

3 stars

26%

2 stars

1 star

Brittney D on April 3, 2021

It has been reliable while I've had it.

It is old and should be updated. But it gets good mileage. It has served me well.

Kim W on March 22, 2021

Be careful of rough idle and fuel pump problems on this year of Sentra

I like the fuel economy. I don't like that it has had rough idle the whole time I owned it and the Nissan dealership and headquarters refused to acknowledge and fix.

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Ranks #9 Small Cars by Owners

The 2004 Nissan Sentra has an average owner rating of 4.01 out of 5 which ranks it #9 of 22 other Small Cars.

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Ranks #4 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2004 Nissan Sentra has a combined MPG of 35 which ranks it #4 of 22 other Small Cars.

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Is The 2004 Nissan Sentra A Good Car?

Yes it is very easy to drive. The small size is convenient. I can fit into small parking spaces. The car drives well has good mileage and few issues.

Cody L.

Yes, I enjoy the car because of the mileage as well as the model and look of the car. It is easy to park in as well.

Gary D.

It is a great vehicle that has been good to me since High School. I bought it in the year it was made, 2004. It’s very durable and dependable.

Heather V.

Yes, a Nissan Sentra is good on gas, easy to drive and park. Low maintenance fees if you maintain it properly.

Renee O.

Yes, it’s reliable and I will have been letting my son drive it also when he finally gets his license.

Marquis C.

Holds up well despite a lot of wear and tear. Doesn't have automatic locks or windows. Those are minor inconveniences with the great mileage and dependability with little to no maintenance.

Gracie N.

It is a fair vehicle. It gets good gas mileage even in town with the ac running. It is a bit small for my family.

Sandra E.

Yes it is. I have had the car for 15 years, I bought I brands new and I had very few problems with it. I only changed the oil and regular maintenance. It is also very good on gas

Katie M.

How Reliable Is The 2004 Nissan Sentra?

It is reliable. The only problem that it has is that it is very old and as other old things sometimes it breaks down.

Cara F.

It’s very reliable. The only problem it has currently is cosmetic. It has a few scratches but after 15 years that’s to be greatly expected. I wouldn't trade my car for another.

Barbara M.

Yes, a Nissan Sentra is reliable as long as you keep up basic maintenance throughout the year. I do not have any problems.

Jessica B.

It’s starting to. The air conditioning doesn’t correctly work correctly but it’s not a manufacturer problem or anything.

Grace R.

It is very reliable. There seems to be fuse problem affecting the horn and the cigarette lighter. But those things are incidental to its primary purpose of getting me where I need to go.

Scarlett R.

No I literally have only had to do oil changes. Although there was one recall on the airbags but they took care of it

Meg P.

Is The 2004 Nissan Sentra A Good Value?

I have no idea. I bought this car used for about $5000. I think that was overpriced but needed a car quick

Stevie S.

It cost roughly $18,000 of out of pocket expenses for me. It is a great value and is worth every penny! Very little maintenance is needed and it’s a real gas saver.

Michael L.

A Nissan Sentra is a good value for the price. It was 14,000 purchased brand new. I am still driving it 15 years later with only basic repairs from normal wear and tear.

Angela M.

I have the Ser- Spec V model so it was more expensive than the regular model. I think it was around $15,000.

sabrina V.

I bought it from a used car lot for 2400 bucks. Its an extreme value in that it allows me to meet the most basic of employment requirement. That being reliable transportation.

Brie R.

Unsure how much they cost from a dealer. This one was bought second hand for about $1500 and I think it has been a good value for us.

Cindy B.

I spent 12000 on it 15 years ago so absolutely it is a good value. I spent less than 1000 on it a year essentially

AnDrea H.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the transmission fluid Nissan Sentra 2004 type?

Answer: The transmission fluid Nissan Sentra 2004 type is Dexron ViATF. The transmission is one of the most important parts of the vehicle. You will come into problems at some point. Hard shifts may arise and that is...

What's the Nissan Sentra 2004 fuel filter location?

Answer: If You are looking for the fuel filter on the 2004 Nissan Sentra, I've got some news for You. The fuel filter on the Sentra is located inside the gas tank. Not only is it located inside of the gas tank but it...

What's the 2004 Nissan Sentra fuel pump location?

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What's the 2004 Nissan Sentra automatic transmission fluid type?

Answer: The 2004 Nissan Sentra uses Dexron VI Full Synthetic ATF Transmission Fluid. It has a capacity of 7 quarts. Transmission fluid, similar to oil, is a lubricant and its purpose is to make sure that the various...

What's the 2004 nissan sentra wheel bolt pattern?

Answer: The wheel bolt pattern for the 2004 Nissan Sentra is going to be 4 X114.3 for the three trim levels released in the U.S. Domestic market. All the wheels here also have A66.1 mm center bore, and use standard lug...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front