2009 Nissan Sentra SE-R CVT
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- Photo: 2011 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S in Brilliant Silver, Front Left, 09-10-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0, Front Right, 06-11-2021 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2009 Nissan Sentra by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2009 Nissan Sentra FE+ 2.0 SL in Magnetic Gray, Rear Left, 04-28-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2009 Nissan Sentra SE-R CVT is a 177-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 sedan with a nissan xtronic cvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $20,660 MSRP.
It makes 177 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 172 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 30 mpg highway.
The Sentra measures 179.8 inches long on a 105.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,071 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $20,660 ($31,303 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L I4 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 177 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 172 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Nissan Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) |
| 1st Gear | 2.35 |
| Reverse | 1.75 |
| Final Drive | 5.41 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 24 MPG |
| Highway | 30 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 14.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent Strut w/Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.7 x 0.94 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.5 x 0.35 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 in |
| Wheels Rear | 17 in |
| Tires Front | P225/45VR17 |
| Tires Rear | P225/45VR17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 179.8 in |
| Width | 70.5 in |
| Height | 59.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in |
| Front Track | 59.8 in |
| Rear Track | 60.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,071 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.1 in |
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Rivals to the 2009 Nissan Sentra SE-R CVT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
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
| Air Bags | 15 |
| Steering | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 10 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Suspension | 5 |
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.