2023 Nissan Sentra SRFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
28
MPG
Highway
37
MPG
Combined
32
MPG

Real-World MPG

Based on 2 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov

30.2MPG average-5.7% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 32 MPG · Owner reported avg: 30.2 MPG

Range: 28–33 MPG

Driving mix: City 50% / Highway 50%

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.

Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 30.2 real world MPG based on 2 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 32 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular
City
28
Hwy
37
Comb
32
Fuel cost: $2,100/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,100

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$1,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 6/10
GHG Score: 6/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
283 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
9.3 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$2,105/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,792/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,823/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,939/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,120/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,114/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,621/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,165/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,036/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,085/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 32 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2023 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability9.9%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
18
Owner Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History1

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems18 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 18 owner complaints for the 2023 Nissan Sentra SR. Top reported issues include electrical system, advanced safety (adas) and steering. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
8
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
5
Steering
4
Engine
3
Fuel System
2
Brakes
2
Power Train
2
Speed Control
1

2023 Nissan Sentra SR problems by category: Electrical System: 8 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 5 complaints, Steering: 4 complaints, Engine: 3 complaints, Fuel System: 2 complaints, Brakes: 2 complaints, Power Train: 2 complaints, Speed Control: 1 complaints.

1
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
3
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

SteeringFiled: 02/20/2026ODI#11719365
After 8 months of driving my car brand new I started experiencing multiple intermittent malfunctions in the dash board & infotainment system. I have documentation of DTC codes current in my ECU. These…
Electrical SystemFiled: 08/09/2025ODI#11679614
When my iPhone is connected to Apple CarPlay in my vehicle, a loud static sound occurs during phone calls, and music playing. This static causes the audio to cut in and out, making conversations unint…
SteeringFiled: 02/05/2024ODI#11569879
I bought this 2023 Nissan Sentra S on March 3 2023 and it has approximately 23k miles now. During these 10 months, Nissan replaced the axis on the vehicle under their waranty and the clicking sounds s…

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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