Overview & Reviews

The 2013 Nissan Sentra is fully redesigned. Highlights include a roomier interior, improved fuel efficiency and a new electronics interface. For now, the high-performance SE-R and SE-R Spec V models have been discontinued.

• High fuel economy
• Generous trunk space
• Upscale and spacious interior
• Useful electronic features.

• Underwhelming acceleration.
• Steering lacks feel

User Reviews:

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  Nissan Sentra - 2013 Nissan Sentra
  By reviews2 - December 22 - 5:09 am

  The Sentra is a good car Runs well and gets good gas mileage

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  Love my car but... - 2013 Nissan Sentra
  By msl60 - November 21 - 7:29 pm

  I love my sentra its the color I want the design I love and the gas economy I need. Although my car is 8 months old the transmission went out on it and is being replaced. I hope this is all I run into for quality of the build of this car. Lemon law says I have 18 months or 18,000 miles so hopefully this is the only issue with the car.... I am looking for other issues these 2013 Sentras may have as well to have them checked out before it happens .. I did see the stalling issue which I shall address at the dealership.

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  A Solid Car... - 2013 Nissan Sentra
  By mrcarfan2014 - December 22 - 11:58 am

  Reading these reviews, it seems almost like someone only does a review when theres a problem. I have had my 13 Sentra SR since around the first of January 2014 and have put 21,000 miles on it during that time. Thats a lot of miles but I bought it primarily as a commuter car. I can tell you that I have had no problems, it runs and drives just like when new. Gas mileage averaged around 31 when new and started averaging 35 (about 65% highway overall). After owning 9 Nissans Ive found they dont start getting their better mileage numbers until about 12-15K on the odometer. I think it would average about 3-4mpgs better if they didnt sell 10% ethanol gas where I live (North Louisiana).

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  2013 Sentra hits the mark. - 2013 Nissan Sentra
  By drewber - October 12 - 7:43 pm

  I own the 2013 Sentra SV model. I bought this car at the beginning of 2013. All I can say is that its an excellent vehicle for the price. The fuel economy is fantastic. I have to say though that I was quite surprised how this car performed compared to a Civic and Elantra which were the other vehicles I was considering at the time. The 2013 Sentra had the most space both in the trunk and interior for passengers compared to the other cars (amazing head room cause im 6ft tall. It also had the best features with different trims. Dont complain about mediocre acceleration or engine thrills, this aint a Ferrari or BMW. Its safe,efficient and roomy. The Trifecta for sub-compacts.

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  I love my car...BUT! - 2013 Nissan Sentra
  By nesspoopy81 - October 31 - 2:48 am

  This is the 3rd Sentra I have owned and by far my favorite! I had a 2002, 2008 & now 2013 and never had a problem with any of them until now. On my first drive in the 2013 the car turned off while I was driving. No lights nothing, just off. It turned right back on and I took it in and Nissan was great! 2 transmission updates and I was on the road again. I just hit 30,000 miles and coasted into the dealership. I need a new transmission. I dont know how long they are going to have my car but I miss it already.

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  So far so good - 2013 Nissan Sentra
  By prodigy1 - November 11 - 3:14 am

  We have a 2013 sentr sr with 600 miles. So far everything seems fine. A couple of things Ive noticed is the cvt transmission takes a lot to get use to. Its either slowing down or speeding up. It just took time to get the feel for it and learn the cvt. the Mpgs are okay. I drive about 8 miles a day and Im getting 250 miles a tank. Im sure on the highway Ill get the full 350-400 miles my wifes gets. The performance is blah which is to be suspected, its not a sports car. I like it for what it is. I liked it more then the corolla I test drove and more then the civic. You get more bang for the buck with the Sentra in my opinion. I will update later.

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  12k Horror - 2013 Nissan Sentra
  By ptkchic - September 29 - 4:43 am

  I got this car back in March. It is now 8 months old with 12,000 miles on it. There is a whine coming from the rear breaks. I took the car in and they said my rear breaks are wearing and it will take at least a month before the parts come in. The gas mileage is at 20 mph and they have no idea why. When I turn the wheel left or right there is huge clunking noise. (I am told this is normal) My front brakes are wearing faster than they should. The car has been in 3 times for the rear brakes.I have to slam on the gas pedal before the brakes engage. Im considering using the lemon law.

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  The Real Poop On the 2013 Sentra SR - 2013 Nissan Sentra
  By billwunder - September 15 - 4:37 am

  Ill get right to my point. I just purchased a 2013 Sentra SR. Originally looking at Optima, Sonata, Altima and Accord. Optima and Sonata dont come with spare tires?? Ruled out. I liked the Altima better to drive but ruled it our due to additional cost and size (fitting in my garage). The Accord was just too boring. I am a retired Toyota Salesperson. I have driven most cars in this category at one time or another. Was introduced to the Sentra by a neighbor. Read every road test and drove a demo 3 times. Every professional criticized the car for noise and acceleration. In a 0-60 mph race the Sentra beat the Corolla and Civic. The performance is about the same as the Corolla I

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  Brake failure - 2013 Nissan Sentra
  By nurse1369 - July 25 - 4:53 pm

  I posting on this site seeking help. I have about 16,000 -17,000 miles on my car (its in the shop now so I cant look) and my brakes completely failed while driving. I was going about 50 on a service road and my car acted as if it was going to stale. So I decided to slow down and pull into a parking lot. When I tried to apply the brake I couldnt even push the pedal down. It was as if a brick was under my break. So I turned my car off and coasted into the parking lot. Thank the Lord no one was in my way. I sat there for 15 minutes and turned my car back on. I started to drive around the parking lot and it acted fine. I took to the dealership and they stated they couldnt find anything wrong.

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  bad transmission - 2013 Nissan Sentra
  By Kimberly Wakefield - February 28 - 9:20 am

  we bought are 2013 Nissan brand new. before we even replaced the brakes the tranny went. my husband was driving home from work (270 miles from our house) when the car stopped accelerating. the check eng. light came on and would only go 10 mph. he pulled into the nearest dealership only for them to give him the bad news. the tranny needed to be replaced and our warranty had expired.