Overview & Reviews

For 2004, the Sentra receives some exterior changes that include new front and rear fascias and a revised hood. Inside, the Sentra gets a new trip computer, which is standard on the SE-R, Spec V and 2.5 S. There is also an upgraded Rockford Fosgate stereo. The Sentra SE-R Spec V gets a new Brembo brake package, seats from the Skyline, new interior fabric and two new exterior colors -- Volcanic Orange and Sapphire Blue.

• Functional cabin design, SULEV emissions for California-spec cars, nimble handling, lots of standard features.

• Generic styling, small backseat, SE-R Spec V model commands premium price.

User Reviews:

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  the little engine that could - 2004 Nissan Sentra
  By brianna - January 27 - 1:12 am

  there is nothing flashy about this car, so if you are looking for something more than standard, you should look for something else. My 2004 Nissan Sentra has been a godsend as far as reliability goes though. I bought this car from my parents when I was in college, and I am still driving it today. My parents bought it brand-new in 2004, and although it has had a handful of fixes over the years, it has remained steady. This car now has over 220,000 miles on it, and every time I bring it into the shop for its oil change, I think that they will tell me its on its last leg, but they always say quite the opposite. I always get a good report with this car, and they tell me that they think it will keep going for more miles! Good job, Nissan!

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  Fantastic car! - 2004 Nissan Sentra
  By eewell - December 26 - 3:50 am

  I bought this car about a year and a half ago and still love it! It is a Nissan so quality is excellent and the car performs great! Its got a lot of pick up so for those of you who want something with power, this is your car! Its great that its a four door because you get a powerful sports car without having to pay sports car insurance.

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  Ownership >1yr - 2004 Nissan Sentra
  By Ownership >1yr - October 27 - 10:10 am

  After about 14 months of owning one, its still a fun car. Positives,... powerful engine, agile reflexes, sporty, economical, relatively good mpgs, reliable. Negatives, and a BIG negative for me, the 6 speed transmission is god awful to shift. Rarely will it slide effortlessly into gear. While not cramped, not as roomy as a Focus sedan by comparison. Ride is harsh, way too stiff for daily commuting. Yes, I know, should have gotten a lesser trim level. Other negatives, Rockford Fosgate stereo package not worth its cost. Also, intermittant wipers not adjustable enough. Another negative, A/C isnt quite as cold as a Ford Focus either. All in all, like the car for what I paid for it.

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  good car for the price - 2004 Nissan Sentra
  By punchie - September 28 - 10:00 am

  I just purchased my 1.8s loaded nissan 2 days ago and so far I am very impressed with the changes/updates to the Sentra! This is my 1st Nissan and my car looks like a smaller Altima to me!! So far so good but Ill be looking out for those aformentioned mechanical problems @ 60k.

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  Not a typical entry-level model! - 2004 Nissan Sentra
  By ScottinRKE - September 16 - 2:00 am

  This was my 4th Nissan (1 Sentra and 2 Altimas). I made the mistake of buying the 02 Altima when it 1st came out, and had nothing but problems. While at the dealership (where it had been towed again) I saw the Sentra. The interior was far nicer - though smaller, had the same engine, and the price was right. Bought it on the spot. While not as attention getting as the Altima, it feels much more solidly built, and has standard options (ABS, side-impact SRS, trip computer) that I have never had. Very underrated car!

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  so much better than my cavalier - 2004 Nissan Sentra
  By snap0931 - August 4 - 2:00 am

  I really like all the standard features and the modern looking interior. I find that this loooks much better than other cars in its class.

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  Needs to be more sturdy - 2004 Nissan Sentra
  By SgtBrownswife - May 9 - 10:33 pm

  I loved my Sentra when I first got it a couple years ago. We are military so we are constantly making long trips to see family on leave days and we got around 50 mpg. My husband had a wreck in the car last week and it totalled the Sentra but left the other vehicle hardly untouched.