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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  Piece of Junk - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By aellis7 - October 2 - 8:16 am

  I bought my Sentra from a man on Craigslist. He had all the paperwork to prove he had taken care of the car. The paint on the hood and roof was fading already, which is on 99% of all the 2002 Sentras. In the last year the computer has gone out, the AC has gone out and the gas mileage and power has gone down to almost nothing. Stay Away from these cars, I have only had bad things happen. Everyone I know that has ever owned a 2002 Nissan Sentra has had pure hell.

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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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  Never Again - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By neverNISSANagain - April 10 - 10:00 am

  Got rid of a 98 Jetta VR6 because I was having a ton of problems with it. I figured you cant go wrong with a Nissan. I was completely wrong. So far, the car has left me stranded 8 times. Sometimes, out of no where, the car just wont start. It gets towed back to the dealership, they dont know whats wrong with it, then they try to charge me for the tow because they cant find the problem. Crank position sensor replaced twice, radio melts cds, almost starts a fire. New radio stops working after 2 months. Everytime someone gets in the passenger seat and pulls the door shut, the door handle comes off in their hand. Terrible gas milage, 5-8mpg under stated #s

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  THIS CAR BLOWS - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By sigmanu - December 9 - 10:00 am

  I HATE THIS CAR NOT ONLY IS IT POORLY MADE BUT IT TAKES THE DEALERSHIP WAY TO LONG TO FIX THE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH IT MAKE IT MORE RELIABLE AND BUILT IT TO LAST 2 MONTHS AFTER DRIVING THE CAR OF THE LOT THE AC NO LONGER WORKED AND IT TOOK ME 4 TRIPS TOT HE DEALER AND 3 MONTHS AND THREATS OF A LAW SUIT TO GET IT FIXED. AT THE SAME TIME THAT THE AC BROKE THE SHIFT KNOW CAME OFF AND HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED

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  Automatics should never stall - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By Shelby - September 19 - 9:03 pm

  My parents got me this care when i learned how to drive, it was a rentl before and had 30,000 miles on it. Within 6 months the car started to die on me when i would be sitting at a light. I have taken it to the dealership more than 6 times in the past 6 months and they never seem to fix it. The car will be ok for a while and then start stalling again and its an automatic! Its a total Lemon and i absolutly hate it!

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  Not Reliable - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By Not Reliable - August 6 - 5:23 am

  Only 85k miles. Sentra has mechanical problems. Recent dealer service quote: “will need to replace head gasket, valve cover seal, front crank seal, exhaust manifold gasket, and the intake gasket and all spark plugs. Drive belts are heavily cracked. Timing chain stretched needs tensioner and guides.” Past issues: Oil dip stick broke resulting in removal of oil pan with NTB and dealer service pointing fingers. Brake calipers malfunctioning causing abnormal pad wear and short rotor life on left front. After +$2,000 in repairs, the Sentra just is not worth it. Have owned a Geo Storm, Honda Accord, Chevy Blazer, Ford Mustang, and Jeep Cherokee. All lasted +130k miles.

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  Dont buy this car!! - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By WCW - September 11 - 4:40 am

  Bought the Sentra SER Spec V; all options. Love the 2.5L 180 HP engine. Torque steer was an issue, but it goes with the territory w/ front-wheel drive. Also bought extended warranty from Nissan Motor Corp. Cars been faithfully maintained by the dealer. Theres been at least a half-dozen recalls, all dealer serviced. About one year in, popped a hole in the windshield washer tank. Not covered under extended warranty = $300. Next the horn stops working, electrical short - not covered = $200. Six-disk CD changer - broken - not covered. Next it needed a whole new engine - factory recall, so its covered. But whats next??? Bottom line ... Dont buy this car!!!

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  2002 Sentra - Nothing but problems - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By Vicki - May 4 - 2:00 am

  I bought my New 2002 Sentra in December 2001 & I have had nothing but problems with it since then. I am dissappointed with the performance of the vehicle. At 200 miles the service engine light came on, and they had to replace my thermostat & gasket. Once the problem was fixed my service engine light came on again at 427 miles. Only this time the dealership had my car for 18 days. I have also had trunk release problems and the radio stations get bad reception. I dont know if I just got a bad seed or that Nissan isnt making quality products, but I am very unhappy with the car and would not recommed this car to anyone.

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  BAD EXPERIENCE - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By Susie - August 28 - 10:00 am

  mY EXPERIENCE IS VERY BAD. I BROUGHT A NEW CAR AND IT IS UNDERGOING ITS SECOND MAJOR REPAIRS. FROM THE ENGINE TO THE IGNITION LOCKS TO LOW AIR PRESSURE IN TYRES.

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  First and last Nissan - 2002 Nissan Sentra
  By Racheal - April 19 - 10:00 am

  My sentra was my first car and I was at first excited because I had limited means and the Sentra is an affordable car. I have had the car for nearly two cars and have had to replace the transmission take it for at least two recalls. They replaced the transmission because it had a piece of metal in it and yet I still hear grinding noises when I accelerate. BEWARE