The Lemon IndexAll cars · Nissan Sentra · 2009
2009 Nissan Sentra. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 25 / 33 / 28 | Regular | $2,200 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 24 / 31 / 27 | Regular | $2,300 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 24 / 30 / 26 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 21 / 29 / 24 | Premium | $3,200 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 19,300 and 88,500 miles. Median 57,000, from 48 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 79,000 | 42,300–97,000 | 13 |
| Steering | 55,500 | 16,800–97,000 | 11 |
| Brakes | 12,000 | 100–47,500 | 5 |
| Electrical | 72,000 | 43,900–90,100 | 6 |
| Body structure | 40,800 | 20,000–97,000 | 6 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Tires | 25% |
| Airbags | 25% |
| Brakes | 25% |
| Steering | 25% |
| Suspension | 8% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
10V401000 Sep 2010 Equipment / Electrical / Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
Defect. NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.
Risk. OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy. NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Manufacturer communications 86
Nissan filed 86 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing
- Vent control valve replacement
- Fuel gauge issues and/or dtc p0461/p0461/p0462/p0463
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| No | No | No |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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