2015 Nissan Sentra
US · Midsize Cars
The 2015 Nissan Sentra is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- 1.8L 4-cylinder
- Transmission
- Varies by configuration: 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Economy
- 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km) to 33 mpg (7.1 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.8L 4-cylinder | |
| Displacement | 1.8 L | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Varies by configuration: Manual, Automatic | |
| Gears | 6 | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km) to 33 mpg (7.1 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) to 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) to 38 mpg (6.2 L/100 km) |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
3 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 3, 2026.
16V242000: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Sentra vehicles manufactured June 4, 2012, to April 9, 2016. The front passenger seat belt bracket may become deformed if it is used to secure a Child Restraint System (CRS). The deformed seat bracket may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) to incorrectly classify the installed CRS, resulting in the front…
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the seat belt bracket as well as reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU), free of charge. The recall began on June 13, 2016. Owners are warned…
Reported April 26, 2016. View on NHTSA
16V244000: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35…
Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra…
Reported April 26, 2016. View on NHTSA
15V453000: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured June 9, 2015, to June 10, 2015, and 2015 Nissan Sentra and Versa Note vehicles manufactured June 5, 2015, to June 13, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the driver side front and rear doors may not fully latch. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor…
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the date, lot number, and cavity code on the left front and rear door latches, and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact…
Reported July 21, 2015. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 6, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 13, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: November 6, 2026
Data verified: November 6, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
Related vehicles
- 2014 Nissan Sentra
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.8L 4-cylinder, 1.8L 4-cylinder (California emission control system) · FWD
33 mpg (7.1 L/100 km) to 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km) - 2016 Nissan Sentra
Gasoline
1.8L 4-cylinder · FWD
33 mpg (7.1 L/100 km) to 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km)
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 2015 Nissan Sentra have?
1.8L 4-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Nissan Sentra?
Combined fuel economy is 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km) to 33 mpg (7.1 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 2015 Nissan Sentra front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: FWD.
Are there recalls for the 2015 Nissan Sentra?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 3, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.