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2011 Nissan Sentra 2.0 CVT

The 2011 Nissan Sentra 2.0 CVT is a 140-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 sedan with a nissan xtronic cvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $17,240 MSRP.

It makes 140 horsepower at 5,100 rpm and 147 lb-ft of torque at 4800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 27 mpg city and 34 mpg highway.

The Sentra measures 179.8 inches long on a 105.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,948 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$17,240 ($24,913 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.0L I4
Displacement2 L
Horsepower140 hp @ 5,100 rpm
Torque147 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
Injection TypeSequential Multi-Point Injection (SMPI)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission
TransmissionNissan Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)
1st Gear2.35
Reverse1.75
Final Drive5.41
Fuel Economy
City27 MPG
Highway34 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 6.5 in
Wheels Rear15 x 6.5 in
Tires FrontP205/60HR15
Tires RearP205/60HR15
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
Curb Weight2,948 lbs
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 ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (11.6 % risk)
Tested variant: 2011 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Nissan SENTRA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Dec 15, 2011 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 SENTRA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MR20 ENGINES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 11, 2010, TO MAY 22, 2010, AND JULY 8, 2010, TO OCTOBER 25, 2010. THE ZINC COATING APPLIED TO THE TERMINAL STUD BOLT WAS THICKER THAN SPECIFICATION. THIS CAN RESULT IN A VOLTAGE DROP THAT MAY CAUSE DIFFICULTY STARTING THE VEHICLE AND COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM).

Consequence: THIS ISSUE CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE AFTER IT STOPPED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL AND COVER, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALLBEGAN ON JANUARY 23, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

NHTSA campaign 11V579000

Nov 12, 2010 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 SENTRA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 22, 2010, THROUGH JULY 8, 2010. DUE TO A MACHINING IRREGULARITY, THE BOLT/WASHER SURFACE ON THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CABLE END MAY ALLOW FOR A GAP TO OCCUR IN THE CONTACT AREA OF THE TERMINAL. THIS CAN RESULT IN A VOLTAGE DROP THAT MAY CAUSE DIFFICULTY STARTING THE VEHICLE AND COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE.

Consequence: THIS ISSUE CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AT LOW SPEED WITH A DIFFICULT OR NO START INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CABLE END WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN PN NOVEMBER 29, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

NHTSA campaign 10V555000

142 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2011 Nissan SENTRA

Owner Complaints

142 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Nissan SENTRA (19 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 11 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System34
Engine30
Air Bags20
Power Train18
Unknown Or Other18
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)17
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 13, 2026 · Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling
“The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled, and the engine seized. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were…”
May 24, 2025 · Engine
“I purchased a Nissan vehicle that was represented as reliable and safe. Considering I’m a single mother also still young enough to wanna live not be on the highway and have my car declined speed and a…”
May 22, 2025 · Engine
“To Whom It May Concern, I’m writing to express my deep frustration and disappointment with Nissan over the CVT failure in my 2011 Nissan Sentra. There are no active recalls listed for my vehicle, yet…”
Oct 5, 2024 · Engine
“I was driving at low speed 20 mph , stopped at the stop sign , when I pressed acceleration the vehicle did not respond . I checked Dash and I could see all engine warnings light up. I switched off the…”
Jul 14, 2024 · Power Train, Air Bags, Engine
“I was in the highway at about 60 mph and the air bag light came on also the check engine light and I heard a sound and my car lost power I was able to get to the side lane then when it stopped all the…”

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 2011 NISSAN SENTRA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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