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2024 Nissan Sentra vs 2024 Honda Civic

Side-by-side EPA, NHTSA, and recall data. Winners highlighted in green when one car clearly leads.

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  • Best highway MPG goes to the 2024 Nissan Sentra at 40 MPG.
Vehicle comparison: EPA fuel economy, NHTSA safety, recalls
 
Car 1
2024 Nissan Sentra
Car 2
2024 Honda Civic

Engine & efficiency

Cylinders44
Displacement2L1.5L
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Fuel typeRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline

EPA fuel economy

City MPG3031
Highway MPG4038
Combined MPG3434
Annual fuel cost (EPA)$2000$2000
CO2 tailpipe262g/mi260g/mi

NHTSA safety ratings

Overall5/ 55/ 5
Frontal crash4/ 54/ 5
Side crash5/ 55/ 5
Rollover5/ 55/ 5
Stability controlStandardStandard

Recalls, complaints, investigations

Recalls (NHTSA)33
Complaints filed30125
Open investigations01
2024 Nissan Sentra recalls
  1. AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
  2. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Sentra vehicles. The front left-side driveshaft may not be fully seated in the continuously variable transmission (CVT) assembly, or may have a loose or missing retaining clip, which can cause a transmission fluid leak and loss of drive power.
  3. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The windshield may have air bubbles on the front lower driver's side, which can obscure the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."
2024 Honda Civic recalls
  1. STEERING:RACK AND PINION
    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Civic 4-door and Civic 5-door vehicles that received a replacement power steering rack as part of a service repair. The steering rack may have been incorrectly assembled, which can allow the tire to chafe against the lower suspension or tie rod end, possibly resulting in tire damage.
  2. STEERING
    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
  3. SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

Sources: US DOT NHTSA (api.nhtsa.gov) for safety ratings, recalls, and complaints. US EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov for engine, fuel economy, and emissions data. Both are free public datasets, updated by the federal agencies that own them.

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