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2009 Nissan Sentra 2.0 6MT

The 2009 Nissan Sentra 2.0 6MT is a 140-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 sedan with a 6-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $15,350 MSRP.

It makes 140 horsepower at 5,100 rpm and 147 lb-ft of torque at 4800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 31 mpg highway.

The Sentra measures 179.8 inches long on a 105.7-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$15,350 ($23,258 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.0L I4
Displacement2 L
Horsepower140 hp @ 5,100 rpm
Torque147 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 16-valve
Injection TypeSequential Multi-Point Injection (SMPI)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission6-Speed Manual
1st Gear3.73
2nd Gear2.11
3rd Gear1.45
4th Gear1.17
5th Gear0.97
6th Gear0.81
Reverse3.69
Final Drive3.93
Fuel Economy
City24 MPG
Highway31 MPG
Tank Capacity14.5 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent Strut w/Coil Springs
Rear SuspensionTorsion Beam
Brakes
Front Brake Disc11.02 x 0.94 in
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15 x 5.5 in
Wheels Rear15 x 5.5 in
Tires FrontP205/60R15
Tires RearP205/60R15
Dimensions & Weight
Length179.8 in
Width70.5 in
Height59.5 in
Wheelbase105.7 in
Front Track59.8 in
Rear Track60.8 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft³
Interior
Headroom Front40.6 in
Legroom Front42.4 in
Shoulder Room Front56.9 in
Hip Room Front54.1 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: 2009 Nissan Sentra 4-DR.w/SAB

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Nissan SENTRA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Sep 10, 2010 · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.

Consequence: OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

NHTSA campaign 10V401000

55 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2009 Nissan SENTRA

Owner Complaints

55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Nissan SENTRA (9 mention a crash, 7 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags15
Steering11
Service Brakes10
Electrical System6
Structure6
Suspension5
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jun 3, 2024 · Air Bags
“My car is included by year in the current airbag recall. However it comes up negative and the airbag icon started blinking last week. There were no incidents prior to the blinking.”
Apr 14, 2023 · Suspension, Service Brakes
“My brake line broke in three pieces while I was driving on the highway visiting my son I almost lost my life the brakes did not work all of the fluid came out thank God I didn’t die there was no sign…”
Nov 4, 2022 · Service Brakes
“I was driving on the interstate to go and visit my granddaughter from PA to New York when all of a sudden I press on the break pedal and the brakes stopped working there was no warning sign on the…”
Sep 23, 2020 · Air Bags
“THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT POP ON WHEN I WAS STOPPING FOR RED LIGHT. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN IN A CRASH ,FIRE , OR FLOOD. THE AIR BAG MODULE MUST BE A MANUFACTURER PROBLEM, THIS IS NOT NO ROUTINE…”
Sep 15, 2020 · Air Bags
“AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES CONTINUESLY”

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 2009 NISSAN SENTRA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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