2004 Nissan Sentra SE-R Manual
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- Photo: 2002 Nissan Sentra GXE in Iced Cappuccino Beige, Front Right, 07-07-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2003 Nissan Sentra GXE, rear 11.4.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8L Special Edition, rear 4.16.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2004 Nissan Sentra SE-R Manual is a 165-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual w/overdrive and front-wheel drive. It starts at $16,790 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.
It makes 165 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 175 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).
The Sentra measures 177.5 inches long on a 99.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,731 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $16,790 ($28,887 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | I4 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 165 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 175 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual w/Overdrive |
| 1st Gear | 3.15 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.84 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.26 |
| 4th Gear | 0.95 |
| 5th Gear | 0.73 |
| Final Drive | 4.13 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 24 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 25 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular |
| Tank Capacity | 13.2 gal |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.0 x 0.87 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 9.13 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 x 6.0 in |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 6.0 in |
| Tires Front | P195/55HR16 |
| Tires Rear | P195/55HR16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 177.5 in |
| Width | 67.3 in |
| Height | 55.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.8 in |
| Front Track | 58.3 in |
| Rear Track | 57.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,731 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.9 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 33.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 52.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 52.6 in |
| Hip Room Front | 52.1 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 52.3 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
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
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 59 |
| Air Bags | 32 |
| Electrical System | 28 |
| Fuel System | 28 |
| Engine | 26 |
| Gasoline | 25 |
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.