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2012 Nissan Sentra
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 29 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2012 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 | 306 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 30 | 26 | 342 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 | 342 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 | 370 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
260 complaints filed by owners for this model year (22 involving a crash, 4 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2012 Nissan Sentra?
EPA figures for the 2012 Nissan Sentra reach 29 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2012 Nissan Sentra?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 2012 Nissan Sentra in our latest data refresh.
What are common problems with the 2012 Nissan Sentra?
Owners have filed 260 complaints with NHTSA for the 2012 Nissan Sentra, most often about: Power Train, Engine, Vehicle Speed Control. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2012 Nissan Sentra?
NHTSA gave the 2012 Nissan Sentra (2012 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD) an overall 4-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.