Model year guide

2015 Nissan Sentra

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2015 Nissan Sentra is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 41 on record.

2015 Nissan Sentra — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2015 Nissan Sentra at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints351
Combined31 mpg
Typical price$9,352

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2015 Nissan Sentra recalls 3

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification NHTSA Campaign #16V244000 · 26/04/2016

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these veh…

Fix: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi,…

Latches/locks/linkages NHTSA Campaign #15V453000 · 21/07/2015

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured June 9, 2015, to June 10, 2015, and 2015 Nissan Sentra and Versa Note vehicles manufactured June 5, 2015, to June 13, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the driver side front and rear doors may not fully latch. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the date, lot number, and cavity code on the left front and rear door latches, and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification NHTSA Campaign #16V242000 · 26/04/2016

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Sentra vehicles manufactured June 4, 2012, to April 9, 2016. The front passenger seat belt bracket may become deformed if it is used to secure a Child Restraint System (CRS). The deformed seat bracket may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) to incorrectly classify the installed CRS, resulting in the front passenger air bag to …

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the seat belt bracket as well as reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU), free of charge. The recall began on June 13, 2016. Owners are warned not to install a CRS in the front seat. Owners may contact N…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2015 Nissan Sentra common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 351 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Visibility
Test wipers, washers, defrosters and all mirrors. Check the windshield for cracks and any camera/sensor for fogging or faults.
Tires
Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.
Equipment
Test all accessories — sunroof, climate, seats, electronics — for proper operation.

2015 Nissan Sentra MPG & running costs

Combined31 mpg
City28 mpg
Highway36 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$1,975

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2015 Nissan Sentra worth?

Low
$7,900
Typical price
$9,352
High
$10,999

From 31 comparable 2015 Nissan Sentra listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2015 Nissan Sentra costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$9,875
Depreciation (5 yrs)$3,200
Total$13,075
Per mile$0.17

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($9,352) with the same model 5 model-years older ($6,153), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2015 Nissan Sentra trims & engines on record

Trims
S
Engines
1.8L 4-cyl

2015 Nissan Sentra vehicles on record

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Other Nissan Sentra model years

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2015 Nissan Sentra — frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Nissan Sentra have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2015 Nissan Sentra. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Nissan Sentra?

Based on 351 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, vehicle speed control, engine.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Nissan Sentra get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2015 Nissan Sentra at about 31 mpg combined (28 city / 36 highway).

How much is a 2015 Nissan Sentra worth?

Comparable 2015 Nissan Sentra listings run roughly $7,900–$10,999, typically around $9,352 (from 31 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.