2026 Nissan Sentra (2-mode)Fuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 30 | 38 | 33 | $2,050 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
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
- Efficiency Tech
- Auto Start-Stop
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $2,041/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $2,708/yrHIGHEST | +$667 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $1,767/yrLOWEST | $-274 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $1,880/yr | $-161 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $2,055/yr | +$14 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $2,050/yr | +$9 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $2,541/yr | +$500 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $2,099/yr | +$58 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $1,975/yr | $-66 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $2,022/yr | $-19 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 33 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)Safety Equipment
Recall History1
Source: NHTSAOwner-Reported Problems7 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 7 owner complaints for the 2026 Nissan Sentra (2-mode). Top reported issues include advanced safety (adas), visibility / wipers and suspension. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
2026 Nissan Sentra (2-mode) problems by category: Advanced Safety (ADAS): 2 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 2 complaints, Suspension: 1 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 1 complaints.
Sample Owner Complaints
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.