What years was the Nissan Sentra made?

The Nissan Sentra has been produced from 1983 to present.

How do I check for Nissan Sentra recalls?

Enter your Nissan Sentra VIN above. Our free tool checks the NHTSA database for any open safety recalls specific to your vehicle.

What does a Nissan Sentra VIN tell me?

A Nissan Sentra VIN reveals the exact trim level, engine size, manufacturing plant, safety features, and model year. Our decoder extracts all this data instantly.

1983–2026 Model Years

Nissan Sentra VIN Check & Specs

Name: Nissan Sentra
Brand: Nissan

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About the Nissan Sentra

The Nissan Sentra is a popular sedan that has been in production since 1983 and continues to be manufactured today.

Before buying a used Sentra, it's critical to check the VIN for open safety recalls, accident history, and manufacturing defects. Our free decoder pulls data directly from NHTSA to give you peace of mind.

1983

First Year

Present

Still Made

Model Years

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2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983

Common Nissan Sentra Issues

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Safety Recalls

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Transmission

Shifting & reliability

Electrical

Sensors & wiring issues

Engine

Oil consumption & timing

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