2012 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S 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 2012 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S CVT is a 140-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 sedan with a nissan xtronic cvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $18,360 MSRP and is rated at 26 mpg combined.
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 (26 mpg combined).
The Sentra measures 179.8 inches long on a 105.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,990 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $18,360 ($25,989 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 140 hp @ 5,100 rpm |
| Torque | 147 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
| Injection Type | Sequential Multi-Point Injection (SMPI) |
| 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 | 27 MPG |
| Highway | 34 MPG |
| Combined | 26 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular |
| Tank Capacity | 14.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent Strut w/Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.02 x 0.94 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Tires Front | P205/55HR16 |
| Tires Rear | P205/55HR16 |
| 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 |
| Curb Weight | 2,990 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (11.6 % risk) |
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Nissan SENTRA.
180 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2012 Nissan SENTRA
Owner Complaints
180 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Nissan SENTRA (10 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 7 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 68 |
| Engine | 39 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 |
| Unknown Or Other | 21 |
| Air Bags | 20 |
| Structure | 17 |
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 2012 NISSAN SENTRA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.