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2012 Nissan Sentra

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2012 Nissan Sentra

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Customer reviews

4.2 out of 5

RepairPal reliability rating**

4 out of 5

Mileage (EPA estimate)

27 city, 34 highway, 30 combined

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Customer ratings

4.2 out of 5

65 customer reviews
The 2012 Nissan Sentra is a car that is recommended for a high school student who just needs a car to make it back and forth. The car has a smooth ride with excellent fuel economy. The car is also comfortable and roomy. The factory sound system is also pretty decent.
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RepairPal reliability rating**

4
Excellent
RepairPal gave the Nissan Sentra an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Nissan Sentra 17th out of 45 among Compact Cars.
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