Overview & Reviews

Beloved by compact car enthusiasts, the Nissan Sentra SE-R returns after a seven-year hiatus. The Sentra SE is no longer available, though Nissan has created additional options packages for the GXE to make it similar to the SE.

• SULEV emissions status for CA model, 165-horsepower SE-R sport version, pleasing cabin design, fun to drive.

• Generic styling, GXE and SE-R models command premium price.

User Reviews:

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  Love my 02 Sentra - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By Paul - October 3 - 11:16 pm

  I love this car! Weve had this car for a year and a half and have put 35,000 miles on it and we couldnt be happier. It runs like a top, it is a charm to drive. It is my third Nissan, and I wont be shopping anywhere else from now on!

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  SE-R Spec V - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By hafbond - October 3 - 2:00 am

  Pros. Great performance. Decent gas mileage. Smooth engine. Great Seats. Decent Stereo. Cons. Poor dealership. Poor paint. Semi-sloppy shifter.

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  Hate to See It Go - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By mleinnyc - September 29 - 6:43 am

  We are so sad to part with our Sentra. (We have to get a bigger car for kids and cant afford to insure two.) I bought it with 30K miles as a salvage and now have 100K on it. The only issue I ever had w/ the engine was fixed for free as a recall. Ive replaced a few belts and the brake pads. This car has been 100% reliable. Weve driven it, literally, across the country. Im not into flashy cars, dont care about how "fun" they are to drive. My main concern has always been the bottom line. I really appreciate being able to rely on this car and that Ive never had to spend a lot on it. Love this car!

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  Spec V - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By TribeFanSG - September 27 - 10:00 am

  Ive had no problems with this car. It run like a bat outta hell. Torque steer can be a little dicey.

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  maybe for a bit, but not for long - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By goofball76 - September 4 - 10:00 am

  I have always liked this car, not for its exterior looks, but for the interior design, the comfort of the drivers seat, and all the cool little features that come along with the car. I have never liked the dorky way the car looks. Of course, I am used to mid-sized coupes and big trucks. But it holds its own, for sure. When called upon, the 126 horses wake up and pull the car forward with a surprising aggression. Great for highway driving. I dont like the way the plastic interior scratches so easily, and the door mouldings tend to fall off if you look at them funny. Build quality is poor, as far as I am concerned.

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  2002 Sentra GXE With Synergy Package - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By Miata93 - July 27 - 10:00 am

  This is my second Sentra I have owned. The first one was a 1986 model and took me to 186,000 miles before the tranny gave out. Already that says something about the Sentras reliability. So far, this car has been great!! Its very quiet on the highway, the ride is very comfortable and has enough power to get on the highway. The handeling on this car is great. Weve driven the car from CT to VT and got there on just under half a tank of gas. The trip is about 260 miles!! Amazing! The styling of the car is just beautiful. It reminds me of a miniature Mazima (one of the reasons we bought this car). Overall, I would highly recommend this car to anyone.

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  Dont even think to buy this car - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By denis18 - July 1 - 1:29 am

  In 3+ years I owned this car I had nothing but problems with engine. The Idle Control Valve, the Engine Control and the ignitions coils went down several times. The engine stalled many times, which makes this car very unsafe to drive. By the end A/C was down too. Never buy any Nissan again

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  Nice Car - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By mdsentra - June 28 - 10:00 am

  I test drove the Sentra, Corolla, Protege, and Civic. All were good cars. I got a really good deal on the Sentra and thats why I chose it. Now after 15,000 miles Ive had no problems.

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  Intermittent Cruise Control - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By D. Land - June 11 - 10:00 am

  I love Nissan.Leased a 98 before buying.Had problems from day 1.The inside is often noisy,the rattles vary in volume,frequency and location. The cruise is intermittent & they cant find the problem.It works on restart but is a concern.A rear speaker has blown repeatedly w/o resolve.Also the entry remotes work off/on. Otherwise, the car is great.Their lack of competency & empathy is disappointing.If resolved,Id have bought another Nissan.The fact that Ive had problems in a new car over 2 years, makes it hard to trust Nissan. Would like to know if others are having this happen, Nissan says no.

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  03 sentra spec v - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By johnny20 - April 17 - 10:00 am

  road holding performance is incredible, id like to put on wider tires however for increased lateral acceleration and acceleration seems a bit slow, possibly due to a restricting air filter ... not sure tho, otherwise i like everything about this car.