Nissan Sentra Sixth generation (B16) (2007 - 2009)



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Sixth generation (B16) of Nissan Sentra has been in production since 2007 by 2009.

In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. Sixth generation (B16) is longer than the previous generation by 2.3 inches , is wider by 3.2 inches , is higher by 4 inches. The weight of the car has increased by 384 lbs.


Nissan Sentra Sixth generation (B16) dimensions and specs


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Sixth generation (B16)
Body style Sedan
Engine options QR25DE, 2.5L I-4, 175 HP, 180 lb/ft
MR20DE, 2.0L I-4, 145 HP, 147 lb/ft
Length 179.80 in
Width 70.50 in
Height 59.1 - 59.5 in
Wheelbase 105.70 in
Curb weight 2853 - 3115 lbs
Number of doors 4
Seating capacity 5
Front hip room 54.10 in
Rear hip room 53.00 in
Front Headroom 40.60 in
Rear Headroom 37.30 in
Front shoulder room 56.90 in
Rear shoulder room 55.10 in
Fuel tank capacity 14.50 gal
MPG (City/Highway) 21 - 29/29 - 37
Towing capacity 1000 lbs
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph 6.7 - 10.9 sec
¼ mile time 15.3 - 18.2 sec

Nissan Sentra Common Problems generations


Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Nissan Sentra Sixth generation (B16) production period from 2007 to 2009 drivers have reported 336 complaints. The most common problems are AIR BAGS, STEERING, POWER TRAIN.
Model Year Complaints
2009 Sentra
50
2008 Sentra
151
2007 Sentra
135

Problem Category Number of Problems
AIR BAGS
2009 nissan sentra frontal impact 40mph with no airbag deployment. *tr...
90
~ 81585 miles
STEERING
when starting the car you hear relay clicking in and out and power steering fail shows up. had to restart...
51
~ 48963 miles
POWER TRAIN
during normal driving reach the traffic lights engine stall when the brake is applied at the stop light. afterwards i
28
~ 88988 miles
ENGINE
cars sputtered died. re-started several times drove to save placed pulled over. the intake duck was missing. when we took...
24
~ 72953 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the front and drivers side was severely damaged in my 2009 nissan sentra after being hit by a ford f250...
24
~ 69403 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
my car accelerated with my foot on the brake with me pushing as hard as i could. i had stopped...
22
~ 14318 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
my car was stationary. i had just drove through a parking lot and stopped to make a left hand turn...
18
~ 57066 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
approx. 5/26/15 after opening and trying to fuel my car at the gasoline station i noticed the fuel filler tube...
17
~ 70457 miles
TIRES
the tire pressure warning light came on three times in a three week period. i added air the first two...
15
~ 10357 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl*the contact owns a 2009 nissan sentra. while driving approximately 50 mph the contact stated that he applied pressure to...
14
~ 33530 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan sentra. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds she attempted to...
14
~ 53722 miles
SUSPENSION
my car swerves too much on the freeway. since purchasing the car in 2009 i have been having issues with...
13
~ 25758 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION
the day of delivery of my 2008 nissan sentra i noticed the rear wheels tilt in at the top especially...
13
~ 17055 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
the front and drivers side was severely damaged in my 2009 nissan sentra after being hit by a ford f250...
12
~ 64779 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES
the tire pressure warning light came on three times in a three week period. i added air the first two...
12
~ 10577 miles
WHEELS
so i was driving my car at night and it was raining that day. my speed was 40mph when i...
11
~ 54801 miles
SEAT BELTS
vehicle driver side seatbelt is loose and will not tighten to secure driver is safe passenger seatbelt (front side of
8
~ 68777 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
tire monitoring system light came on and transmission went out. *tr...
8
~ 40222 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2005 sentra 1.8 s. heater would be hot then cold have replaced thermostat 5 times. car never overheated. gauge would...
8
~ 34357 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
consumer states that their 2008 nissan sentra is not getting the gas mileage as stated in the advertisements. *nj the...
7
~ 16917 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
approx. 5/26/15 after opening and trying to fuel my car at the gasoline station i noticed the fuel filler tube...
6
~ 94000 miles
SEATS
with 12000 km on my 08 sentra was informed my rear tires needed to be replaced. after much fighting with...
5
~ 44400 miles
EQUIPMENT
in 2008 i purchased a new 2008 nissan sentra. following the purchase i have incurred numerous issues and safety hazards....
4
~ 34505 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
i was operating my vehicle on riverside drive in studio city california when the vehicle shook abruptly followed a few...
3
~ 104677 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
my complaint is that nissan has recalled 2007 and 2008 sentras (recall # 08v311000) for master cylinder failure and i...
3
~ 8454 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES
tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan sentra equipped with hankook roadhandler sport tires size: 215/55r/16 (na). the contact stated...
2
TREAD/BELT > TIRES
a second goodyear assurance tire size 205/55/r16 dot m60f ul1r 1614 has gone out in the past 5 days on...
2
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
at first the rear doors started not to unlock now all the doors except for the drivers will not unlock
2
~ 71000 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT
on friday morning november 12 2010 i started my 2008 nissan sentra . when backing out of the parking space...
2
~ 28359 miles
NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY > AXLE > REAR
2008 nissan sentra. consumer states issues with nissan dealer regarding repairs *tgw the consumer stated the first set of tires...
2
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
front passenger side airbag on our 2009 nissan sentra is not disarming when our 8 year old son who is
2
~ 14958 miles
VISIBILITY
i recently purchased a 2008 nissan sentra with a factory installed optional auto dimming rear view mirror. while exiting 95...
2
~ 2575 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
engine knock my car has a piston slapping around in the engine. i was told by dealer "sims nissan in...
2
~ 6463 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION
with 12000 km on my 08 sentra was informed my rear tires needed to be replaced. after much fighting with...
2
~ 12691 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING
1-9-07 i purchased a 2007 nissan sentra on 1-13-07 the ps light came on and the power steering was out....
2
~ 125 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING
2007 nissan sentra. consumer writes in regards to lose of steering power while driving. *ld the consumer stated after inspecting...
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
bombilla que indica bolsas de aire parpadea en el panel de control y dice air bag off...
1
~ 59966 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
i started my car to go to work and air bag light came on flashing.it has been on ever since.now...
1
~ 115000 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY
driving down highway with nearest vehicle several hundred feet away when the sunroof glass appeared to have "exploded". there was...
1
~ 84000 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
cpsc#i12a0598a. lenovo adapter. consumer stated he heard a strange clicking noise a pop and then smoke pouring out of the...
1
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
the exhaust muffler flange failed. it was severely rusted while the exhaust pipe and muffler were in great shape. the...
1
~ 32000 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan sentra. the contact stated the clutch pedal failed. the vehicle stopped on a...
1
~ 100000 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS
as slowing down at intersection the passenger air bags unexpectedly deployed the side and seat ones but not the front
1
~ 24000 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT
tl*the contact owns a 2007 nissan sentra. the contact started the vehicle and turned on the air conditioner however the...
1
~ 26000 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN
2008 nissan sentra. consumer states issues with nissan dealer regarding repairs *tgw the consumer stated the first set of tires...
1
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
the air compressor on my 2008 nissan sentra went out. why there's not a recall??? *tr...
1
~ 40000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
no accident. *tr...
1
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY
tl*the contact owns a 2007 nissan sentra. the contact is experiencing issues with the front defroster/defogger system. she stated that...
1
~ 30000 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2008 nissan sentra. consumer writes in regards to problem with tank not accepting fuel. *tgw the consumer stated the fuel...
1
COLUMN > STEERING
while driving the vehicle a bolt in the steering column broke and the wheel was no longer connected to the...
1
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY
my 2007 nissan sentra was purchased new in december 2006. after having to bring in my car on several occasions...
1
~ 20000 miles
FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
2007 nissan spec-v clutch chatter and steering vibrations like something is rubbing when making a turn. clutch and flywheel replaced
1
~ 1200 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
my wife was involved in an accident last night in our 2007 nissan sentra she rearended the car in front...
1
~ 25415 miles
SPINDLE > AXLE > REAR
rear tires are wornout @ 11 000 miles. nissan replaced 2 rear axles and rear suspension assembly and 2 rear...
1
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
my son bought a 2007 nissan sentra s on july 27 2007. this vehicle has broke down on 08/03/07 08/07/07...
1
~ 622 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY
consumer complaint regarding an incident with 2007 nissan sentra automatic windows closing on consumer causing amputation. *ts complaint submitted by...
1

How to improve the appearance of your Nissan Sentra and to make it look younger?


Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Nissan Sentra to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.

However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.

Body kits

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    • All new Free-style flexible design
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  • Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler Splitter Diffuser Protector Body Kit with Adjustable 10'-13' Support Splitter Rod Compatible with Honda Accord Civic, Volkswagen MK5 MK6 MK7, Black w/Red

    Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...

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  • All-Fit Automotive 3.5 Inch Universal Bumper Lip Splitter Kit - Chin Spoiler Protector for Front or Rear - Lips Protect and Cover Lower Bumper for a Dropped Look - Universal Fit

    All-Fit Automotive 3.5 Inch Universal Bu...

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    Mega Racer Universal JDM Racing Style Gl...

    • ? UNIVERSAL FIT: Our Hood Scoop Is Ultra Light Weight And Designed To Be A Universal Fit With Every Car With A Flat Hood Type. Upgrade The Look Of Your Vehicle With No Cutting Or...
  • Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler Splitter Diffuser Guard Wing Protector Trim Car Body Kit, Universal Fit for Most Cars (Gloss Black) 3pcs…

    Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...

    • [Model] - Universal fitment for most vehicle front bumper lip.(Please measure and check the position you are going to install the spoiler, and make sure these splitters will fit your vehicle before purchase.)
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Fender flares

  • EZ Flares – The Original Universal Flexible Foam Rubber 1-Inch Fender Flares

    EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...

    • ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
  • EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal Flexible Foam Rubber 2-Inch Fender Flares

    EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...

    • MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
  • GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip,Bumper Shield Retainer Clip Assortment 6506007AA 68039280-AA 6030441 for Jeep Wrangler Chrysler Ford GMC [60 Pcs] + Bonus Fastener Remover

    GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...

    • 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
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  • Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Flare Moulding Clips - Compatible with: Chrysler, Jeep - Wrangler, Liberty - Replaces OEM #: 55157055-AA, 55157065-AA, 68039280-AA

    Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...

    • Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
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  • 50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim Fastener, Fender Flare Retainer Clips Compatible with 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, Highlander, RAV4, Tacoma - Replace OEM: 75495-35010 75397-35010

    50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...

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  • Car Reindeer Decoration, Reindeer Antlers Nose Tail with Jingle Bell Christmas Decoration for Car Windows, Grille, Christmas Decor Best for Cars, Vehicles, SUVs, Trucks, Car Exterior Accessories

    Car Reindeer Decoration, Reindeer Antler...

    • [DURABLE DECORATION FOR CAR] Our reindeer car decoration is made of premium fabric, build-in high-quality PVC clip to ensure stability and durability that can still stay on the car even in a high speed driving....

Rims

Coilovers

  • iJDMTOY Universal Fit Gun Metal Grey Finish JDM Quick Release Fastener Kit Compatible With Car Bumper Trunk Fender Hatch Lid

    iJDMTOY Universal Fit Gun Metal Grey Fin...

    • Universal fit for most cars (sedan/coupe/convertible)
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    • Made with T6 6061 high quality...
  • IKON MOTORSPORTS, Universal Racing Seats Pair with Dual Sliders, Black PU & Carbon Leather Reclinable Left Right

    IKON MOTORSPORTS, Universal Racing Seats...

    • Features - Ergonomic design provides more reliable support and added comfort. Improve the looks of your car while maintaining practicality.
    • Comfortable & Stable - Injection-molded foam padding: fast rebound, not distortion easily. Thick steel frame:...
  • Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6'-9' Front Bumper Lip Splitter Diffuser Strut Rod Tie Bars Compatible with Most Vehicles [Silver]

    Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...

    • ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
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  • Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler Splitter Diffuser Protector Body Kit with Adjustable 10'-13' Support Splitter Rod Compatible with Honda Accord Civic, Volkswagen MK5 MK6 MK7, Black w/White

    Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...

    • 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
    • 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
  • Brake Light Flasher Strobe Brake Light Strobe Tail Light Strobe Brake Flasher LED Flash Module Flash Strobe Controller for Motorcycles Cars Trucks Brake Light Tail Stop Light 12-30 V (4 Pieces)

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  • IKON MOTORSPORTS, Rear Diffuser Compatible With Universal Vehicles 22' x 20' in, Universal Unpainted ABS Plastic Rear Lip Finisher Under Chin Spoiler Underspoiler Splitter

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Decals

  • 24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker Large Funny Bandage Vinyl Decal for Car Truck Vehicle Window Funny Decals Automotive Decals

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  • 8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals Reflective Car Stickers Automotive Decals Hash Stripe Stickers for 18-21 Inch Wheels Tire Rim Safety Decoration Accessories (Red)

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