2024 Nissan Sentra
2024 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
2024 Nissan Sentra snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2024 Nissan Sentra typically asks about $15,200 versus a $21,700 starting MSRP when new — roughly 70% retained. The 2024 Nissan Sentra has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns in our catalog (including Visibility) and 31 owner complaints. Compare years below for recalls, year-over-year changes, and running-cost estimates before you buy.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$15,200
70% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$21,700
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
3
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
31
Top: Steering
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
5/5
Crash-test overall
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 2024 Sentra?
Yes — 3 recall campaigns and 31 owner complaints for the 2024 Nissan Sentra. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Visibility
2024-07-01
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The windshield may have air bubbles on the front lower driver's side, which can obscure the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…
Campaign 24V498000
Power Train
2024-04-29
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Sentra vehicles. The front left-side driveshaft may not be fully seated in the continuously variable transmission (CVT) assembly, or may have a loose or missing retaining clip, which can cause a transmission fluid leak and loss of drive power.
Campaign 24V304000
Air Bags
2024-02-27
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Campaign 24V154000
Owner complaints
31 complaints · 5 crash-related · 4 injuries reported. Top components:
- Steering8
- Electrical System4
- Power Train4
- Suspension4
- Unknown Or Other4
- Structure2
- Air Bags1
- Exterior Lighting1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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The 2024 Nissan Sentra SR Is An Appealing Commuter Car At A Tempting Price
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How much does a used 2024 Sentra cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $15,200 in typical used asking against a $21,700 starting MSRP — roughly 70% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $21,700
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $15,200
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 70% of MSRP
~$6,500 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2024 Sentra?
The 2024 Nissan Sentra sits 2 model years behind the newest 2026 — use the snapshot above for price and recall context before reading the full overview. The 2024 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 safety ratings for a representative 2024 configuration (2024 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 4/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 5/5. For the 2024 model year, published dimensions include overall length 182.7 in, width 71.7 in, height 57.1 in, and wheelbase 106.7 in, with curb weight around 3053.4 lb.
- 3 NHTSA recalls
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 4/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 5/5
- Wheelbase 106.7 in
- Curb weight about 3053.4 lb
- About 182.7 × 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 2024 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 2024 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
- 182.7 in
- Width
- 71.7 in
- Height
- 57.1 in
- Wheelbase
- 106.7 in
- Curb weight
- 3053.4 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
- 40
- Combined MPG
- 33
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 5 / 5
- Front crash
- 4 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 5 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2024 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
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 |