2019 Nissan Sentra review: Our expert's take
What Is the 2019 Nissan Sentra?
The front-wheel-drive Nissan Sentra is a compact sedan that seats five and comes in six trim levels that range from economy models to turbocharged performance versions. The base engine is a 1.8-liter four-cylinder that works with a six-speed manual or an optional continuously variable automatic transmission. SR Turbo and NISMO models are powered by a 188-horsepower, turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder. Competitors include the Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Mazda3 and Toyota Corolla.
What’s New on the 2019 Nissan Sentra?
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity is included on all trims but the base S version. A new SV Special Edition Package includes 17-inch alloy wheels, rear disc brakes, blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, a power moonroof and minor convenience features.
What Features in the 2019 Nissan Sentra Are Most Important?
Standard features include cruise control, power windows and locks and air conditioning, but it's worth stepping up to the SV trim to get CarPlay and Android Auto. The high-end SL trim comes with features like leather upholstery, front seat heaters, a Bose stereo and a power moonroof. CVT-equipped Sentras come with automatic emergency braking.
Should I Buy the 2019 Nissan Sentra?
Having not seen a substantial redesign since the 2013 model year, the Sentra is starting to show its age. Despite offering good value and a roomy interior, the base engine can be sluggish and noisy, and the car has numb steering feel.
Consumer reviews
4.6
(150 reviews)
89% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
- Comfort 4.6
- Interior 4.6
- Performance 4.5
- Value 4.6
- Exterior 4.6
- Reliability 4.6
Most recent consumer reviews
Beautiful looking car!
June 30, 2023
By David from Methuen, MA
Owns this car
I have the 2019 Nissan Sentra SV Special Edition and the ride and seats are very comfortable. Gas Mileage is great in the city using the Eco mode which I use a lot. I got up to 36 miles per gallon in the city. I added some System48Plus to the oil crank case and now I'm getting up to 40 miles per gallon in the city! I bought the car certified and it had no recalls so I decided to buy this one. Some of those other 2019s had a recall. The front of the car looks amazing sporty! The thing that's not as good would be the performance which I don't need as long as I am saving gas but I am getting a better puck up since I added that engine treatment as well as better gas mileage. The only other thing that could use improvement would be the sterio speakers and l will probably just change that to Boise speakers. Overall it's a great looking and dependable car.
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
- Comfort 5.0
- Interior 5.0
- Performance 3.0
- Value 4.0
- Exterior 5.0
- Reliability 5.0
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
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1.0
My 2019 sentra already costing me over $500.00 to
June 12, 2023
By Li from Riverdale Utah
Owns this car
My 2019 sentra already costing me over $500.00 to fix my ac cooling system and its only 3 years. Who knows what’s going to break next. This is the last Nissan I will own after a 20 years customer. The quality is garbage. I’m going to buy Toyota as I have a 4 runner older than this bad Nissan with no issues.
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
- Comfort 1.0
- Interior 1.0
- Performance 1.0
- Value 1.0
- Exterior 1.0
- Reliability 1.0
- Purchased a New car
- Used for Having fun
- Does not recommend this car
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2.0
last year for this sentra and it shows
April 18, 2023
By fireflye29 from Girardville
Owns this car
I have problems with information system since I bought it painfully slow seat uncomfortable tilt steer wheel not enough positions loud interior good heated seats
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
- Comfort 2.0
- Interior 1.0
- Performance 1.0
- Value 2.0
- Exterior 2.0
- Reliability 2.0
- Purchased a New car
- Used for Commuting
- Does not recommend this car
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Safety
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings (scores out of 5)
Based on the 2019 Nissan Sentra base trim.
- Combined side rating front seat
- 5
- Combined side rating rear seat
- 5
- Frontal barrier crash rating driver
- 4
- Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
- 4
- Overall frontal barrier crash rating
- 4
- Overall rating
- 4
- Overall side crash rating
- 5
- Risk of rollover
- 11.8%
- Rollover rating
- 4
- Side barrier rating
- 5
- Side barrier rating driver
- 5
- Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
- 5
- Side pole rating driver front seat
- 5
Warranty
New car and Certified Pre-Owned programs by Nissan Certified Select
New car program benefits
- Bumper-to-bumper
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36 months/36,000 miles
- Corrosion
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60 months/unlimited distance
- Powertrain
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60 months/60,000 miles
- Roadside assistance
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36 months/36,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
- Maximum age/mileage
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Nissan and non-Nissan vehicles less than 10 years old and less than 100,000 miles. (Nissan vehicles less than 6 years from original new car in-service date must have more than 60,000 to qualify for Certified Select.)
- Powertrain
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6 months/6,000 miles from date of sale
- Dealer certification required
- 84-point inspection
- Roadside assistance
- Yes
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