2013 Nissan Sentra Review, Problems, Reliability, Value, Life Expectancy, MPG (2024)

Nissan Sentras have great gas mileage.

This car has been really great. It gets fantastic gas mileage and includes a remote lock/unlock. It heats up and cools down quickly. There is a lot of space in the trunk and the back seats fold down for any long items you may need to transport. I would highly recommend this car.

Family traveler with everyone in mind.

My Nissan sentra have no problem as far as performance it is as fast and powerful as I could want quick on the go. With plenty of safety features. Automatic and manual transmission with abs brakes, lane change warning and braking assist. So reliable all I do is change the oil in it. Plentiful leg room and dual climate control allows for next level comfort. Power windows, power locks, Bluetooth compatibility with CD player and sunroof.

There are Bose speakers in the car and Bluetooth capabilities for music.

I have had to replace the transmission in my car twice. Other than that I love my car, it has a lot of safety features in it. I have a sunroof as well as a navigation system in it. There is dual control for the heat and air conditioning as well as hands free phone use. I love all the features but my favorite is the heated seats.

Gas efficient, safe family car.

It has great gas mileage and is a smooth ride. I really like the ability to choose an eco or sport handling. The folding rear seats makes a great addition to the use of space. The ability to unlock the doors or open the trunk makes cold winter days much easier as well as adding a sense of security.

Nissan sentra for the weary traveler.

My sentra has been reliable, but sometimes the gear shift lags a bit. So far, the transmission is still in working condition (in my last car, it went out quickly). I drive frequently for travel, but it is still reliable. The cabin seems more spacious than it looks from the exterior and the seats are comfortable.

Reliable car, no issues so far.

My Nissan sentra has been reliable, even though it is known to have transmission issues. I have not had any major issues with it so far. I like the look of the car and I've had it since college, but with a growing family it's too small for a family of 5 now being I have 3 children who need a car seat. The back seats are not big enough for 3 car seats.

Fairly good car, but long term issues.

The car was leased with only 5,000 miles on the odometer. However, it has many issues with the computer aspect of the car. The low tire pressure comes on the second it is under 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The heat guard underneath the car will start to rattle and eventually break off if you do not get it tightened. The transmission seems to be going after only 5 years of owning.

Horrible transmission but great gas mileage.

I have had this car since 2018 and suddenly in 2020 the transmission is failing, the underlining has come loose and is hanging, some interior is falling apart and many more things wrong, but it does not take much money to fill up the gas tank and the car is really amazing on gas mileage.

It looks a lot like the Altima but is cheaper and smaller/easier to park.

This vehicle is cute and has been very dependable. It is great for driving around town or commuting. The v6 engine can make it harder to get on the freeway at times. Overall I would recommend this car to a friend or family member. The interior is fairly basic but easy to clean and looks nice overall.

2013 Nissan sentra fe+s!!

This car is very reliable, great performance super comfortable! And amazing eco and sport feature. I love everything about it is great on gas and only take 25 to fill up! If you are thinking about getting this car, get it! Not to mention oil changes are 7,000-10,000 miles, very nice.

Nissan sentra 2013 is really good and I love it.

Nissan sentra 2013 performance is really good. It is really worthy to reliability. It is very comfortable and its feature is very good. I really love this vehicle. It is very smooth its fuel economy in the class. Its transmission is quite wonderful. So I really love it.

Nissan sentra - pluses and minuses.

Very reliable. Love the interior with the exception of the lightning. I thought the vehicle would have some sort of lighting for the lock/unlock buttons. At nighttime, if you want to lock or unlock your door, you just have to feel around because the buttons do not light up. I do, however, feel like the inside of the vehicle is tight. Person(s) with larger hips may find the seats uncomfortable. There is not a lot of arm room. Additionally, there is not a lot of storage in the middle console. Last, this vehicle has huge blind spots.

Transmission/ keyless entry.

The car has a transmission problem. Always buy the warranty to avoid paying more money for the repairs. Do all the oil changes on time in your car will last a long time. The push start is very helpful you don't need to have the keys out to turn it on or to open the doors.

It is a trash car. Really bad.

Electrical and motor issues constantly. I have had to put a ton of money into it since I bought it. My radio does not always work and it goes off all the time. Constant bad noises coming from the car. For sure will not buy this kind of car again. It is terrible.

Nissan sentra is a fuel efficient, reliable vehicle to have with keyless entry.

This is a very fuel efficient vehicle. I have had my vehicle 6 years and it is given me barely any problems besides regular routine maintenance. Very reliable car if your looking for a vehicle not to big. Trunk space size is fairly big. The key features in my car is the keyless entry option as well as the navigation system installed. Another cool option is the eco friendly mode and sport mode. Sport mode is used for a clean smooth drive in the highways. Eco friendly mode helps you to save gas. Met all of my needs at a great price. Find a parking spot with this sentra is never an issue. Overall I great car and will highly recommend it to anyone.

2013 Nissan experience from a 30 year old.

I just started having issues with my car stalling on me. Also I began seeing my rpm not working as well as it use to. This began happening after 75,000 miles. I have kept maintenance on my vehicle every 30,000 miles. Overall a great city car to have and easy to upkeep.

This is a great and reliable car. Not perfect but does the job!

This car does the job. It has been very reliable since I bought it. I purchased it used and it still has not had any issues which is great! I have not had any major issues with it besides the ones caused by other drivers. I wish it looked nicer. However, getting somewhere safely is the most important. It does the job and that's what matters. Overall, it is a great car and I am glad I purchased it.

CVT Transmission

I had to replace the cvt transmission at 113000 miles, no help from nissan & they know the transmissions are no good

I love my dependable Nissan sentra.

Had problems with the transmission. Had to bring it back to the dealership twice after they replaced it the first time, so the transmission was replaced three times. Other than that, just normal wear and tear and mileage specific maintenance. No flashy features, just the basics. Smooth ride and good on gas. Overall a very reliable car.

Nissan sentra: 1st time for perfection.

This vehicle is great on gas, runs smoothly and is good for first time car owners. There is plenty of space, including room for 5 passengers. Not only that, the trunk is very spacious. I've driven this car on the highway multiple nights a week without any problems. No oil leaks, motor issues, no overheating and with the eco drive option I am able to travel while saving gas. On days that I am in a rush, I choose the sport option to speed through traffic.

This car has great traction control which is great when driving on bumpy roads.

I love my vehicle. The acceleration and brake system is amazing. The car is very sleek and is beautiful to look out from the outside as well as the inside. The leather seats are a nice tan color, but they do get really hot when the car is left out in the sun. The car also has a back camera which is great when reversing out of a tight space. I really enjoy going on long drives with this car because it drives so smoothly and does not drink up gas. The car is also very spacious on the inside and the driver's seat has a wide array of adjustability so anyone can be comfortable driving it. The wheel has a great grip and is connected to the radio so can be used to change songs while driving. This is a great help so one does not have to take their eyes off the road to change songs. Additionally the tires on this car are great and very durable, I have driven over unpaved roads, and over rocks with this car and have had no issues. The trunk of the car is very spacious as well. It can fit large boxes of suitcases so it's great when moving out or into a new apartment. This vehicle is very reliable, I have had it for about two years now and have not experienced any real problems, the engine is also great and the car has a lot of mileage. It's a great car overall!

The front seats are too close together . Driver and passengers bump elbows a lot. It is "gutless". No get up and go.

It's paid for. It's a good car all in all. Compared to our old car, a PT Cruiser, it's much better.

Perfectly average vehicle.

Very reliable vehicle, more space than you think, great gas mileage, it is a tad smaller for someone of my size, but overall comfortable for a family of 3 and has enough room to carry what is needed for a weekend getaway. Perfect for the weekend getaway, local driver.

Good car for cheap, but you are paying for what you get.

I really like this car, but the fact that it is a v4 really bothers me. I feel that sometimes the car struggles to ''get up and go' while getting onto the interstate, which I drive a lot. I have also had some issues with the transmission when at about 80,000 miles. Luckily, the transmission went out when the car was still under warranty so that I only had to pay a low amount to replace the transmission. This is bad, on the other hand, because I fear that the new transmission will go out just as fast.

If you have to travel long distances daily it is dependable and great on gas.

I like that it gets great gas mileage. I do not like the color of it. It's black and shows dirt too much.

My sentra is gunmetal gray.

For the price of the car it's not bad. Great on gas and not expensive when it comes to maintenance. The only problem with the car is the transmission tends to give out around 75k miles. Besides the transmission problem there really is not anything particular that makes the car any worse.

The vehicle feels great when driving it.

The most problem I had with my vehicle was that even doing the average routines of maintenance every 3k miles, by the 60k miles the vehicle started to fall apart. Would have spend over $10k if the car wasn't insured to fix several problems. But at the end of fixing all the bugs in the car, so far is being behaving great.

It has a stick shift - knowing how to drive a car with a manual transmission should be a requirement to get a driver's license!

I like that my car is a manual transmission and it's not too big. It gets pretty good gas mileage averaging 34 miles per gallon. My car has most standard features (automatic windows and doors, for example), but I wish it had Cruise Control, too.

Dependable, cheap on gas, but not designed for a family with older children.

While still under warranty, the dealership had to replace both wheel bearings at different times. There have been a few recalls, but all-in-all, it's been a good car. It has over 100,000 miles and still drives good. It's small, not good for a family with older kids.

It just gets me from Point A to Point B. I don't need something fancy.

It is good on gas and gives me very few problems. I enjoy riding in it and have no issues.

Fast, economical, and fun.

My car is a red 6 speed, economical, fun car. I get 29 mpg in town and 42 mpg on the freeway. Some days I wish I had gotten an automatic transmission but when I get on the open road I remember why I bought it. It's easy maintenance and comfortable front and back seats with plenty of trunk space for big shopping days.

Has Bluetooth and built in GPS which is nice.

Came with 20,000 miles, upon getting the vehicle over a year ago I've had to replace parts. Compressor, battery, electrical piece, has had low tire pressure on new tires. The service light turns on when nothing is wrong. Lights have been replaced. Overall is a decent car however the dealership that sold it to me clearly didn't check these things before selling it to me.

Transmission trouble but still great.

Overall, I love this car. It is very spacious and drives so smooth. My only issue it that the transmission went out and I had to completely replace it after the car was only five years old. It was very expensive but I haven't had any trouble since. Just standard maintenance.

I get 32 miles per gallon.

I love my car no major problems just normal maintenance (oil,tune up ect) I have 209,000 miles on my car I taken a lot of road trips to Ohio and California always happy with its performance I noticed once it hit 200,000 miles that when the air conditioner is on when you go from a complete stop it doesn't have the power it had before but that only happens when the ac is on.

Mint 2013 Nissan sentra 4 door sedan.

It's a 4 door sedan. Copper colored. Takes about 25 to fill the tank.154000 miles. Power locking doors and windows. Fuel airbags and about 21 highway miles per gallon. I have had the far for about 5 years and never had any issues. Everything is up to date and ready to drive without any issues.

Economic car

I have a 2013 sentra with 113000 miles and have had no major problems or repairs. It stinks as far as horsepower goes....even when the sport button is engaged but it gets you from point A to point B.

The Nissan is very good on gas and can run for many miles without quitting.

After a few years, the car makes a rattling sound. The car stills runs well, even with rattling sound. The car is roomy inside. The Nissan is good on gas.

Economy button really helps save on gas

Nissan is reliable and I love it. I wouldn't want another car. Great on gas and it's always a smooth ride

Great car great on gas and very comfy to drive.

I love my nissan sentra! It has eco setting and a sport setting love where the trunk button is. It's great on gas very safe and nice size vehicle. A lot of room for my daughters car seat and she is very tall so a lot of legroom. Even my husband who is pretty tall doesn't mind driving it.

Great on gas and very stylish.

The Nissan sentra is great on gas. I fill my tank every other week to travel 150 miles per week. I rarely take the highways because I enjoy the smooth ride. The interior is very roomy even for my 5'8' tall plus sized body. It has a lot of legroom for myself as well as my passengers. I purchased my sentra brand new and have not had any major issues. Normal maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotations, and new tire purchases has kept my vehicle very dependable. I plan on keeping this car forever.

It's a nice car. It's safe. It's stylish and a great family car. I think Nissan is a high quality and affordable car.

I like the style and look of it. It drives smooth . It has low mileage for the year it was made.

Nissan sentra 10 out of 10!

My Nissan sentra is a really reliable car. I love how smooth it rides and I never have to worry about driving it. The heat/ac runs great and it perfect for summer or winter. The four doors is very nice for family outings and for taking the dogs to the park. I would rate the performance a 10 out of 10 for how smoothly it rides. Very comfortable seats and very roomy!

Reliable car!I would strongly recommend you buying it.

Very comfortable, very durable, very good on gas has a backup camera for safety, varies color to choose from, very affordable, very spacious inside, adjustable seats, a very smooth drive. Bluetooth equipped,. I haven't had any major issue with it so far.

Thoughts on 2013 Nissan sentra.

2013 Nissan sentra is a great car. Very modern and somewhat sleek in appearance with the inclusion of the GPS screen and backup camera as well. This car is also well-priced. This car is front wheel drive, and also good in terms of mileage. The 2013 Nissan sentra is great in size, and runs fairly well. I have only had a few issues, but mainly during inclement weather. For a first car, I would definitely rank this is one of my top recommendations for this car especially considering factors such as appearance, drive, and price. Good car!

Nissan's vehicles with CVT transmission are no good.

I have 2013 Nissan sentra. I love the gas mileage. My sentra is 7 years old and I have put 2 transmissions in it. The first one was in march of 2017 and the second was January 2020. The second one we paid fully out of pocket. Nissan America refused to help us and they continue to sell and manufacture these vehicles with a CVT transmissions. They only guarantee their replacement transmissions for 20,000 miles. My car had 38,000 miles on the 1st replacement. However, they go by mileage on the car not the actual miles on the transmission. Any Nissan with a CVT transmission should be taken off the market they are dangerous.

2013 Nissan Sentra Review

The 2013 Nissan Sentra is a great vehicle for the city and for travel. It has a spacious backseat and trunk and just an overall good car. However, since it (2013 model) is the first of it's kind when Nissan redesigned the Sentra, it has a few problems such as a faulty compressor and technical issues.

Fantastic affordable car for a family of 4.

It is a very reliable, comfortable, and affordable car. Some of the interior feels cheap, and is coming apart and is easy to knock out of place. The gas mileage is really good. Decent amount of trunk space. I haven't had any problems with it whatsoever.

Great car!! Make this your next purchase.

Love this vehicle. Will buy another. Very roomy and does everything that I need it to. Trunk space is awesome. Handles very well on the roads and highways. I have had the car for 4 years now and have kept it well maintained and it has not had any issues. This is the car for you!

My Nissan sentra is durable.

Cells in battery are a problem obviously but my Nissan sentra manages to ride on strong due to its quality. Nissan cars tend to give a lot of problems here & there but because of its car quality & performance, it is durable. I believe Nissan cars should add more safety & security to their cars.

Good but the gas doesn't last.

It's good and everything but the gas burn too quickly. Even if I use the economy button to save gas it gets wasted away too quickly.