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1994 Nissan Sentra E 2dr MT

The 1994 Nissan Sentra E 2dr MT is a 110-hp 1.6-liter inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $10,439 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.

It makes 110 horsepower and 108 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 34 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).

The Sentra measures 170.3 inches long on a 95.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,324 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$10,439 ($22,893 *)
Engine
Engine TypeGA16DE 1.6L 16-Valve I4
Displacement1.6 L
Horsepower110 hp
Torque108 lb-ft
Injection TypeFuel Injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-Speed Manual
Fuel Economy
City25 MPG
Highway34 MPG
Combined28 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tank Capacity13 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front13 in
Wheels Rear13 in
Dimensions & Weight
Length170.3 in
Width65.6 in
Height53.9 in
Wheelbase95.7 in
Curb Weight2,324 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.5 in
Headroom Rear36.6 in
Legroom Front41.9 in
Legroom Rear30.9 in
Shoulder Room Front52.6 in
Shoulder Room Rear52.6 in
Hip Room Front51.2 in
Hip Room Rear51.2 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1994 Nissan Sentra 4-DR

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1994 Nissan SENTRA.

106 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1994 Nissan SENTRA

Owner Complaints

106 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1994 Nissan SENTRA (21 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 12 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts26
Hydraulic14
Service Brakes14
Engine And Engine Cooling11
Air Bags8
Visibility8
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 19, 2022 · Tires Crash
“Replcement nota installed into the housing into the tire hud system mechenismo. These are not tires are not the correcto sizes ay 13" size rims by Nissan. 1996 Nissan Skyline. Also, need a hydrolic…”
Oct 30, 2017 · Air Bags Crash
“TAKATA RECALL THE SAVAGE YARD HAS PUT IT OVER THE AIR TO LOCATE AIR BAG AND NOTHING WAS RETURNED.. I'VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR THE AIR BAG OVER THE LAST 3 MONTHS. ALSO THE DEALER NO LONGER CARRIES THE…”
Feb 11, 2011 · Electrical System
“ALTERNATOR PLACED TWICE, NO DASH BOARD LIGHTS, NO RADIO, POWER LOCKS DO NOT WORK, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS FAILED. *TR”
Aug 15, 2008 · Seat Belts
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT MECHANISM JAMMED AND THEN FAILED. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED…”
Aug 9, 2006 · Electrical System
“1994 NISSAN SENTRA SE WITH 1.6L ENGINE HAS HAD MULTIPLE ALTERNATORS REPLACED AT NISSAN DEALER AND INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SHOPS. ALTERNATORS LAST FROM 3 MONTHS - 2 YEARS BEFORE REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. NO…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1994 NISSAN SENTRA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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