2022 Nissan SentraFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
2022 Nissan Sentra

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City
29
MPG
Highway
39
MPG
Combined
33
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular
City
29
Hwy
39
Comb
33
Fuel cost: $2,050/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,050

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$1,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 7/10
GHG Score: 7/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
269 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
9.0 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,041/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,708/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,767/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,880/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,055/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,050/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,541/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,099/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,975/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,022/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 33 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems77 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 77 owner complaints for the 2022 Nissan Sentra. Top reported issues include steering, electrical system and advanced safety (adas). The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Steering
30
Electrical System
22
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
12
Wheels & Tires
9
Speed Control
7
Engine
6
Power Train
6
Suspension
5

2022 Nissan Sentra problems by category: Steering: 30 complaints, Electrical System: 22 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 12 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 9 complaints, Speed Control: 7 complaints, Engine: 6 complaints, Power Train: 6 complaints, Suspension: 5 complaints.

3
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
18
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 07/05/2024ODI#11599314
On multiple occasions while driving, at traffic lights or stop signs, a light will come on the dashboard with a symbols including: Place the key near the start switch --even though the car is alrea…
SteeringFiled: 08/25/20223 InjuriesODI#11481279
At approximately 1400 on 08/07/2022 just past the intersection on ayers and the SPID access road, I was driving at about 30 MPH with my grandfather in the front passenger seat and my younger sister in…
Other / UnknownFiled: 06/29/2022ODI#11471583
My car continuously feels like it's going to stall out and actually has just sitting at a red light. With no warning the car just stalled on me. The throttle body has been replaced already, they reset…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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