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2010 Nissan Sentra consumer reviews

$15,420–$16,600 MSRP range
side view of 2010 Sentra Nissan
(61 reviews)
83% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.1
  • Performance 4.1
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.1
  • Reliability 4.3
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Pocket Rocket For Sure

We were unhappy to trade-in a MR2 Spyder for winter considerations. However, this SPEC-V is much faster, more fun, and has a back seat. Definitely no regrets! The styling is love-hate and the summer tires must go before snow, but the fun-to-drive will remain all year long. Can't wait to drive to Maine.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Best deal for your every day commute (2010)

I've driven both the 2007 and 2010 models for a lot of miles and there have been many improvements on the 2010 model. The handling is smoother and there's an overall increase in quality for interior and exterior parts. The engine has more power as compared to a Honda/ Toyota and the Nissan Sentra in comparison is not as over priced.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I love this little car

Another Outstanding car fron Nissan! The car appears small but in reality it is not. I was going back and forth between the Civic and Sentra. I put them side by side, test drove them both and the Sentra beat out the Civic hands down. It handles better and has more "bells and whistles" for the same model. I got the SR and love it!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Cheap plastic interior!!!

Had aTitan (2004) sold it back to Nissan as a lemon. Gave them a second chance to prove themselves with purchasing a Sentra. Thus far, love the car...not the greatest on gas mileage (I drive 65 on freeway) been averaging only 26.5 miles with the air on. CHEAP PLASTIC INTERIOR!!!!!!! Two broken pieces already. Also note, the plastic bumper...the paints chips easily so be careful when washing that the tip of the hose doesn't bump your car or you will have a nick (I had two) Papers are signed...it's mine. Buyer beware of these things if they matter to you. By the way, the Titan had faulty brakes and no fix was available so they bought it back after several fights....I wounder why I gave the a second chance? Let's hope for the best.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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unhappy car owner

TOO SMALL TRUNK OPENING... DOES NOT GET THE GAS MILAGE IT SAY IT GETS. 24 MPG NOT 32 MPG. UNLESS YOU ARE VERY TALL YOU CANNOT SEE THE FRONT OF YOUR CAR. GREAT SOUND SYSTEM, HEAD LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON AUTOMATICLY. THE STYLE OF CAR IS GOOD, I LIKE THAT THE ENGINE & TRANSMISION ARE TEFLINE COATED. CHANGE OIL EVERY 6 MONTHS.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Good selection

compared this vehicle to Toyota Corolla and although it was a tough decision, the IPod connection made the final deal. This feature allows the driver to operate the ipod from the radio or steering wheel. Simple function that made the deal

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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First car, first crash, still kicking.

I was recently in a car wreck while driving my sentra. It was quite possibly the most terrifying experience of my life. I hit a guy head on because I didn't see him. The front of my car is pretty much done for, but I think I'd rather have that than me not being here to type this. It is definitely a good starter car. Great crash ratings and it's got just enough power to make it not so dangerous.. as long as you watch what your doing and check that stupid hill twice. Overall, it is most definitely a great car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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GOOD VALUE

ALTHOUGH I'VE ONLY HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS SO FAR SO GOOD. GREAT VALUE AND SEEMS PEPPY ENOUGHT FOR THE 50 MILE HIGHWAY COMUTE EACH WAY TO WORK . OVER ALL ENJOYMENT FACTOR IS HIGH. FUEL ECONOMY IS INCREASING EACH DAY . AVERAGING 27.9 MPG AT THE WRITTING OF THIS REVIEW.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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2010 Sentra 2.0

I traded in my '04 Chevy Cavalier for my 2.0 Sentra and it was the best thing I ever did. I have owned 2 Cavaliers and they were basically 'disposable' used vehicles for the money. I was orignally looking at the 4-dr Chevy Cobalt until I did research on the Sentra. This vehicle offers so much more standard options than the Cobalt, it has better styling and is a more solid vehicle for a similar price. Even though I would have preferred a 'punchier' engine for my Sentra ('cause I have a lead foot), I'm still very happy with the car's performance, gas mileage and quality. It's a great daily driver and very comfortable. The vehicle is well-insulated from road and wind noise vs my previous 2 vehicles. The engine noise is not as prominent as I have read on other reviews. The fit an finish of the interior and exterior components are excellent. The plastics in the car are not as bad as other sites have reviewed. The quality is better and doesn't look cheap compared to the Cavalier and Cobalt. The storage bins and trunk are plentiful, but I did wish the center console was better designed to have a functional armrest for longer trips. Other than that, I have no complaints after the owning the car for a month. This was also the smoothest car buying experience I ever had and Nissan customer service ensured that I am happy with my vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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2010 Sentra SER

I traded in my 2007 Sentra SL for the 2010 Sentra SER best trade I ever did. The CVT is very responsive and smooth in the SER Trim. Seats are way more comfortable, I would recomend The Upgrade package it gets all the xtras. got mine for 21500 tax title included.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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