The Lemon IndexAll cars · Nissan Sentra · 2012
2012 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 | 26 / 34 / 29 | Regular | $2,150 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 24 / 30 / 26 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto (AV-S6) | FWD | 23 / 30 / 26 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 21 / 28 / 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 25,000 and 89,500 miles. Median 64,000, from 129 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 71,000 | 32,600–93,500 | 48 |
| Engine | 85,000 | 50,000–106,100 | 27 |
| Speed control | 84,000 | 22,500–99,000 | 17 |
| Airbags | 72,000 | 33,100–108,000 | 15 |
| Body structure | 7,500 | 900–56,500 | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 26% |
| Body structure | 18% |
| Visibility | 18% |
| Engine | 16% |
| Airbags | 13% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 6 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Manufacturer communications 107
Nissan filed 107 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Door lock/unlock inoperative with intelligent key
- After certain continuous operation and vehicle speed has been reduced due to the fail safe
- "altima, sentra, and rogue; cvt fail-safe condition service information this bulletin has been…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 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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