Used 2018 Nissan Sentra
- Price: $15,395
- Mileage: 89,499 miles
- Location: Dayton, OH
- VIN: 3N1AB7AP2JY217627
Used 2018 Nissan Sentra for sale in Dayton, OH — $15,395, 89,499 miles. The Sentra is an affordable, roomy compact sedan with good fuel economy. Buy Here Pay Here financing available. See photos and details, and get pre-approved online.
About the 2018 Nissan Sentra
2018 Nissan Sentra at a glance
The 2018 Sentra carries over: a 130-hp 1.8L with a CVT (about 29/37 mpg) or 6-speed manual for most buyers, and the 188-hp 1.6L turbo in the SR Turbo and NISMO for those who want more performance. It is a roomy, affordable compact; the 2020 redesign adds much more standard safety equipment.
- Engines: 1.8 liter I4 130 hp 128 lb ft; 1.6 liter turbo I4 188 hp 177 lb ft sr turbo and nismo
- Transmissions: CVT continuously variable; 6 speed manual s sr turbo and nismo
- Drivetrain: Front wheel drive
- Body style: 4 door sedan
What changed:
- Largely carryover from 2017
- Sr turbo and nismo continue
What to inspect: Open recalls by VIN; Exact trim engine and transmission by VIN; CVT fluid service records; CVT shudder whine or hesitation on road test; Turbo engine service records if sr turbo or nismo; Clutch wear if manual; Forward emergency braking false alerts and sensor condition; Suspension and tires; Brakes; Electronics and infotainment; Maintenance history.
Known issues to check on a 2018 Nissan Sentra
- CVT Condition and 2013-2017 Warranty-Extension Settlement (2011–2026)
Most Sentras use Nissan's CVT. Under a class-action settlement, 2013-2017 Sentras had powertrain coverage extended from 60 months/60,000 miles to 84 months/84,000 miles; that coverage has now expired. Owners report shudder, whining or hesitation on some cars, and CVT replacement is costly.
What to do: Test drive carefully and favor cars with documented CVT fluid service. - SR Turbo and NISMO Turbo Engine and Clutch Check (2017–2019)
The 2017-2019 SR Turbo and NISMO use a 188-hp 1.6L turbo and are often driven hard. Turbo health, oil-change history and, on manual cars, clutch wear deserve a closer look.
What to do: Look for stock, well-maintained examples with service records. - Forward Emergency Braking False Alerts (2016–2026)
Nissan's forward emergency braking has drawn owner complaints of false warnings or unexpected braking across several models, and Nissan has issued service bulletins and software updates. Behavior varies by car.
What to do: Test drive on the highway and ask a Nissan dealer whether updates apply to the VIN. - Modest Power and Highway Noise Expectations (2013–2026)
Non-turbo Sentras are tuned for economy: the 130-hp 1.8L (2013-2019) and 149-hp 2.0L (2020+) are adequate but slow to accelerate with a full load, and CVT engine drone is noticeable when pushed. This is a characteristic, not a defect.
What to do: Take a highway test drive to confirm the performance meets your needs. - Sentra Generation, Engine and Trim Disambiguation (2011–2026)
Sentra engines changed by generation: 2.0L (and 2.5L SE-R) for 2011-2012, 1.8L for 2013-2019 plus a 1.6L turbo in the 2017-2019 SR Turbo and NISMO, and a 2.0L from 2020. Manual transmissions ended after 2019.
What to do: Confirm the exact year, engine, transmission and trim before comparing.
Recall applicability varies by model year, production date, equipment and VIN. Check the VIN for open recalls and completed remedies.
Nissan Sentra research: recalls, reliability and buyer's guide