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2004 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S Manual

The 2004 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S Manual is a 126-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual w/overdrive, clutch interlock and front-wheel drive. It starts at $14,390 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.

It makes 126 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 129 lb-ft of torque at 2400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 27 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).

The Sentra measures 177.5 inches long on a 99.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,593 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$14,390 ($24,758 *)
Engine
Engine TypeI4
Displacement1.8 L
Horsepower126 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque129 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission5-Speed Manual w/Overdrive, Clutch Interlock
1st Gear3.33
2nd Gear1.96
3rd Gear1.29
4th Gear0.93
5th Gear0.76
Final Drive4.2
Fuel Economy
City27 MPG
Highway35 MPG
Combined25 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular
Tank Capacity13.2 gal
Brakes
Front Brake Disc10.1 x 0.87 in
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front14 x 5.5 in
Wheels Rear14 x 5.5 in
Tires FrontP185/65R14
Tires RearP185/65R14
Dimensions & Weight
Length177.5 in
Width67.3 in
Height55.5 in
Wheelbase99.8 in
Front Track58.3 in
Rear Track57.5 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft³
Curb Weight2,593 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39.9 in
Headroom Rear37 in
Legroom Front41.6 in
Legroom Rear33.7 in
Shoulder Room Front52.5 in
Shoulder Room Rear52.6 in
Hip Room Front52.1 in
Hip Room Rear52.3 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: 2004 Nissan Sentra 4-DR.

Recalls

5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Nissan SENTRA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Aug 9, 2022 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, and both driver and passenger-side inflators designed to fit 2007-2012 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback vehicles. Please see Nissan's recall report for the specific part numbers. These replacement inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

NHTSA campaign 22E066000

Dec 1, 2020 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Park it

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2002-2006 Sentra vehicles whose passenger air bags were previously inspected and may have been released without replacing the Takata air bag inflator. In the event of a crash, Takata frontal passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been completed. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-inspect the vehicle and, if necessary, replace the air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PM964.

NHTSA campaign 20V747000

Jan 9, 2020 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.

NHTSA campaign 20V008000

May 15, 2015 · AIR BAGS

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: On December 18, 2015 Nissan informed NHTSA of an amendment of this recall to remove 2004-2005 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles.

NHTSA campaign 15V287000

Jul 7, 2006 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE, THE CRANK ANGLE SENSOR IS AFFECTED BY TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THESE VARIATIONS IN TEMPERATURE CAN BE LARGE ENOUGH TO CAUSE A BRIEF INTERRUPTION IN THE SIGNAL OUTPUT FROM THE SENSOR.

Consequence: IF THE INTERRUPTION IN THE SIGNAL FROM THE SENSOR IS SO BRIEF THAT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) LOGIC DOES NOT HAVE TIME TO DIAGNOSE THE CONDITION, THE ENGINE MAY STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AT A LOW SPEED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ECM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 21, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

NHTSA campaign 06V242000

197 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2004 Nissan SENTRA

Owner Complaints

197 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Nissan SENTRA (20 mention a crash, 13 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling59
Air Bags32
Electrical System28
Fuel System28
Engine26
Gasoline25
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Dec 17, 2025 · Power Train
“Hard shifting and occasional uncertainty in gear selected.”
Oct 28, 2025 · Electrical System, Air Bags
“The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic, the vehicle was diagnosed computer system failure, causing the vehicle to fail to…”
Mar 15, 2025 · Air Bags
“I have been getting recall notices for over 2 years on my 2004 Sentra concerning airbag replacement. I called the number on the recall mailing and was told on multiple occasions that the car was…”
Jul 25, 2023 · Air Bags
“1.) Both driver and passenger airbag replacement replacements. 2.) If I get into a reck then me and my passenger have a chance of death due to the recall on the airbags. 3.) Yes. 4.) No. 5.) Unknown…”
Mar 15, 2023 · Air Bags
“Went into the dealership to talk about the air bag issue, turns out they fixed the check engine light. Next on the paper it says they found there was no airbag and tried to perform recall, and that…”

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 2004 NISSAN SENTRA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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