2006
Nissan Sentra

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Available trims

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  • 4dr Sdn I4 Manual 1.8
    Starts at
    $13,200
    28 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn I4 Auto 1.8
    Starts at
    $14,000
    28 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn I4 Manual 1.8 S
    Starts at
    $15,200
    28 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn I4 Auto 1.8 S
    Starts at
    $16,000
    28 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn I4 Auto SE-R
    Starts at
    $18,100
    23 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn I4 Manual SE-R Spec V
    Starts at
    $18,300
    23 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Choice of four-cylinder engines
Manual or automatic
FWD
High-performance SE-R and SE-R Spec V models

The good & the bad

The good

Fuel economy
Maneuverability
SE-R handling
SE-R performance

The bad

Backseat space
IIHS side-impact crash-test overall rating
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Safety review

Based on the 2006 Nissan Sentra base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
4/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
2/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Nissan and non-Nissan vehicles less than 10 years old and less than 100,000 miles. (Nissan vehicles less than 6 years from original new car in-service date must have more than 60,000 to qualify for Certified Select.)
Dealer certification
84-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

96% of drivers recommend this car
4.6 / 5
Based on 57 reviews
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Comfort 4.2
Interior 4.2
Performance 4.4
Value 4.8
Exterior 4.2
Reliability 4.8

Most recent

By Bob
Owns this car
May 15, 2024

Bought my 2006 Sentra in 2010 at a car auction with 30k

Bought my 2006 Sentra in 2010 at a car auction with 30k miles for below Blue Book. Now has 138k miles. No problems so far, faithfully do regular scheduled maintenance. Great value for an around-town car.
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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By Happy grampa from Vernon Hills, Illinois
Owns this car
January 9, 2021

Recent purchase used. 130K miles, drives and runs

Perfect first car for grandson. Excellent condition for age and miles. Met all needs and expectations that my grandson had for a car. Very happy with the purchase.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2006 Nissan Sentra?

The 2006 Nissan Sentra is available in 4 trim levels:

  • 1.8 (2 styles)
  • 1.8 S (2 styles)
  • SE-R (1 style)
  • SE-R Spec V (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2006 Nissan Sentra?

The 2006 Nissan Sentra offers up to 28 MPG in city driving and 35 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2006 Nissan Sentra reliable?

The 2006 Nissan Sentra has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2006 Nissan Sentra owners.

Is the 2006 Nissan Sentra a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2006 Nissan Sentra. 96.5% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5
Based on 57 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.2
  • Interior: 4.2
  • Performance: 4.4
  • Value: 4.8
  • Exterior: 4.2
  • Reliability: 4.8

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