Overview & Reviews

The Audio Fanatic package gains a six-disc CD changer this year, and some interior trim has been revised. The 2.5 S model has been dropped.

• Speedy SE-R models, nimble handling, lots of standard features, simple controls.

• Noisy ride, uncomfortable front seats, extremely tight legroom in back, some low-grade interior materials, poor side-impact crash test score.

User Reviews:

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  So many things to fix... - 2006 Nissan Sentra
  By meg - October 3 - 7:40 pm

  Ive had my Sentra for about 3 years and put 40k on it. Ive replaced brakes, belts and a fuel pump and need tires. Blind spots are really bad. At 56" my legs hit the steering wheel if I try to drive while wearing any heel higher than 1". Loud road noise, heavy idle, jerks on acceleration.

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  Too many defects - 2006 Nissan Sentra
  By blair - March 13 - 9:16 am

  This was my 2nd Sentra and our familys 6th Nissan since 1988. I also purchased the same model/year for my daughter, which was clearly a mistake. This will be my last Nissan as both the quality and reliability have decreased tremendously! My daughter and I both have problems with the fuel pumps needing replaced multiple times because of a defect. We are getting ready to take our vehicles back to the dealership for the 3rd time for fuel pump issues. Belts had to be replaced at 20k miles, because as dealership said, "theyre inferior". Back window jammed due to defective part in door (back window was hardly used). These arent quality cars anymore.

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  Should have gone for that Subaru - 2006 Nissan Sentra
  By Sara - October 19 - 9:50 pm

  After a bad run with several used cars, I decided to go for a nice, reliable new car. After seriously considering a Subaru Impreza and a Honda Civic, the Sentra 1.8S Special Ed. was so well equipped for the price that I couldnt pass it up. My fathers 87 lasted 150k miles, so what was there to worry about? Well, here it is: in less than 24k miles Ive gone through 1 front door seal, a rear wheel bearing, 2 belts, 1 fuel pump, and out of nowhere, the rear brake drums went off-round (lots of meat on the pads 1k miles ago). Otherwise, the car is what I would expect from a low-priced compact car: zippy enough, passable steering and a semi-comfortable ride.

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  Strike 2 w/ 28,000 miles - 2006 Nissan Sentra
  By Brian - August 12 - 7:53 pm

  I have this car for 2.5 yrs, w/ 28k mi, 5 weeks ago the the serpentine belt went and last week a pulley seized and the belt went again. I am giving the car another shot because its still relatively new and nissan has a good rep, but these parts shouldnt be needing replacement 28k into the life of the car. I have had 2 civics one w/ 187k and 156k when they died, they didnt have problems like this. I would spend the extra cash and get a civic.

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  Should have, could have - 2006 Nissan Sentra
  By C Burns - February 16 - 2:43 pm

  I bought this car considering the reputation the company has yet was and still am disappointed in the workmanship as well as the issues off the lot. I continually have a squeaking belt, my front rotors are warped which is like a bad idea of ABS brakes. The interior is noisy, the sound system seems to be getting worst. The car fails to smoothly shift between first and second gear and it is real easy to hit the shifter out of gear while going (automatic). And what is with my window always fogging up?

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  Never again - 2006 Nissan Sentra
  By Jerry LeCount - September 8 - 6:46 am

  The high price of fuel made it necessary to downsize to smaller vehicles. After owning 3 other Sentras I bought a pair of loaded 06s. The aluminum wheels and Firehawk tires are junk. I have replaced 3 rims and 4 tires because they are so poorly made the wont stand up to midwestern highways. This isnt just an expense but a danger. I am looking into the possibility of a product liability suit.

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  Fix the fuel pump! - 2006 Nissan Sentra
  By jason - August 25 - 4:53 am

  Its a small car but you get great MPG. The sound system is very nice and the aux jack is great for a MP3 player or to plug in a GPS. I have 66,000 on my 2006 Sentra Special Edition. The only problem that I have with it is the fuel pump issue. It never starts up on the first try. There should be a recall on this problem. This is my first Nissan and may be my last.

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  Dont buy this one AT ALL COST!! - 2006 Nissan Sentra
  By Dan Philbeck - August 7 - 8:03 pm

  After getting this car, it started falling apart. The interior trim is terrible. I have broken 22 pieces off in it. Not by pulling or jerking on them. Knobs, switches, etc. you name it. I have been at the dealer 10 times on this piece of junk. AVOID IT LIKE THE PLAGUE!!!

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  Plain-Jane car, bad handling, overpriced - 2006 Nissan Sentra
  By Josh - March 19 - 3:53 am

  Bought this in December 2006. Nothing special, no power windows or seats. No cruise, no ABS, no AC, wipers have 3 settings, too slow, too fast and use only in a monsoon fast. Car is squirrley on the freeway, extremely noisy, but Ive gotten almost 40MPG on roadtrips doing 70MPH. If you do not turn on the power and let it set and beep a few times before turning the engine it stalls or has a hard start. Runs great on regular oil. Interior is very cheap. cupholders are useless and cups can interfere with manual shift knob. Drivers door has always had a tiny and occasional leak.

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  Average - 2006 Nissan Sentra
  By travisaustin08 - October 30 - 8:06 pm

  Bought at 54,000 miles. Its now July 2011. Currently at 96,100 miles. Fuel pump is the biggest problem. Delay in starting about 33% of all starts. Already have had to replace it once. As of yet, thats been the biggest repair (that, and the rotors). Handling is nimble, but not hugely solid. The driving experience isnt hugely amazing. Ive had the nagging feeling ever since purchasing it that I could have gotten something better. Its a basic car. Dont expect anything special. The jurys still out on how reliable this car will be and Im strongly debating trading it in for something brand new. Itll definitely worth it if it lasts beyond at least 175,000. I expect around 150,000.