Used 2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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2005 Sentra Special Edition 1.8L Auto
NewEnglandDevil, 06/15/2009
Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
23 of 23 people found this review helpful
An excellent vehicle to own and drive, has made my commute (~66 miles/day, + trips to client sites = 100+ miles occasionally) affordable. Blew a head gasket while still under warranty (~48K), needed a chip download to eliminate rough shifting. I've avoided replacing two expensive lights - fog light broke from being packed with snow and 3rd brake light went out. Other than that, no problems and I've had no expensive repairs. Has performed great in NE winter; even managed to get up a ~10% unplowed incline to our winter rental in NH. Previously owned a Nissan Truck (350K) so I'm not expecting any problems with the engine or tranny and I'm at 123K now.
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Xy San, Pomona, CA, 08/24/2015
Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
Got this car from my mom in 2013 with 120,000 miles. She purchased this brand new in 2005. it now has 180,000 miles on it. I drive so far to and from work everyday. Still running great and only had to do maintenance. Didnt have to replace anything prematurely.
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Poor Value for money
Bella Bright, Arlington, MA, 07/25/2018
Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought brand new and religiously followed all maintenance schedule. Apart from regular oil/filter, hose, tires, belts, following are the additional repairs. At about 30k miles, the read left window glass motor/mechanism failed. At about 55k, the engine head gasket failed with coolant consumption (dealership took $1300 to repair), this is a known issue with Nissan Sentra 2005 1.8L but company never recalled, search for the complaints on this issue on https://www.usa.gov/car-complaints). At about 80k, the spark plugs failed and were changed. At about 100k, the engine started to burn oil (about 1 quart every 1200 miles). At about 105k, the alternator failed (dealership charged $700 to fix). At about 115k, the crank shaft position sensor failed (dealership quoted about $400). Decided to replace this car with a Toyota/Honda due to the reliability and repair issue with Nissan. Never am going to recommend a Nissan.
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Terrible Car - Buyer beware!!
ward, 03/08/2007
Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had more problems with this car than my Hyundai. after 1 year (4/06) I had to have a brand new engine .. since then the car goes to the dealer every few months because it just wont start. i'm given numerous reasons about why it just dies they say they fix it and then it dies again .. my 2 year old car is at the shop TODAY! I tell everyone I meet don't buy this car. not to mention the other problems (my cd got stuck in the cd player and now it wont work .. if you use the cup holder it will always change the cd in play .. sound from the brakes) the list goes on and on. get ready for a fight with Nissan Corp if you complain!!
Remote entry problems, Again!!!!!
disgrunteled owner, 01/13/2007
Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
At 30,000 miles the remote entry module went out. It's got just under 50k, and it's going out again. The day we bought the car, the passenger front window seal flipped and had to be replaced. The driver's window made a very loud cracking noise when the window was rolled all the way up, and the regulator mount had to be welded to cure this, at 15k, and it's starting again. It's only had mobile 1 since new, but quite often suffers from lifter noise. I trust this car very little, and I think the experts agree. That's what leads to very low resell value. If I could squeeze this car, I'd get lemonade.