2013 Nissan Sentra
VIN: 3N1AB7AP9DL691012 | 2013 | Nissan Mexicana, S.a. De C.v. | AGUASCALIENTES CITY, AGUASCALIENTES, MEXICO
2013 Nissan Sentra — 1.8L 4 Cyl, 4x2, Automatic. Sedan/Saloon.
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49/100
Safety & Recall Score: Caution
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Composite rating based on recalls, complaints, crash ratings, and vehicle age.
⚠ 6 recall campaigns (high)
⚠ 638 owner complaints (high)
✓ VIN fully verified
✓ Excellent GHG score (9/10)
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- Type: PASSENGER CAR
- Body: Sedan/Saloon
- Plant: AGUASCALIENTES CITY, AGUASCALIENTES, MEXICO
NHTSA Recalls
6 Recall Campaigns- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model...
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model...
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model...
Owner Complaints
638 filed with NHTSA- The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Sentra. The contact...
- Transmission slipping
Fuel Economy
33 MPG Combined- City: 30 MPG
- Hwy: 38 MPG
- Combined: 33 MPG
- Fuel: Gasoline
Technical Specifications
Vehicle Overview
VIN
3N1AB7AP9DL691012
Model Year
2013
Make
Nissan
Model
Sentra
Body Style
Sedan/Saloon
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Doors
4
Seats
Not reported by manufacturer
Seat Rows
Not reported by manufacturer
Drive Type
4x2
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Engine
1.8L 4 Cyl
Manufacturer
Nissan Mexicana, S.a. De C.v.
Plant Location
AGUASCALIENTES CITY, AGUASCALIENTES, MEXICO
Country of Origin
MEXICO
VIN Breakdown
Position 1 — WMI Region
3 → Mexico
Position 2 — Manufacturer
N → Nissan Mexicana, S.a. De C.v.
Position 3 — Vehicle Type
1 → PASSENGER CAR
Positions 4–8 — Descriptor
AB7AP → Sentra Not available
Position 9 — Check Digit
9 → ✓ Valid
Position 10 — Model Year
D → 2013
Position 11 — Plant Code
L → AGUASCALIENTES CITY, AGUASCALIENTES, MEXICO
Positions 12–17 — Serial
691012 → Production sequence
Engine & Powertrain
Cylinders
4 Cyl
Displacement
1.8 L
Displacement CC
1800.0
Displacement CI
109.84273937051
Drive Type
4x2
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Fuel Economy & Environmental Impact
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Combined MPG
33 MPG
City MPG
30 MPG
Hwy MPG
38 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,950
5-Yr Fuel Cost
$9,750
GHG Score
9/10
CO₂ Emissions
268 g/mi
Barrels/Year
9.02
Safety & Driver Assistance
ABS
Not reported in manufacturer data
ESC
Not reported in manufacturer data
Traction Control
Not reported in manufacturer data
TPMS
Standard (Federal Req.)
Forward Collision Warn
Not reported in manufacturer data
Lane Departure Warning
Not reported in manufacturer data
Lane Keep System
Not reported in manufacturer data
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not reported in manufacturer data
Blind Spot Intervention
Not reported in manufacturer data
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not reported in manufacturer data
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not reported in manufacturer data
Parking Assist
Not reported in manufacturer data
Dynamic Brake Support
Not reported in manufacturer data
Pedestrian AEB
Not reported in manufacturer data
Rear Auto Braking
Not reported in manufacturer data
Auto Reverse System
Not reported in manufacturer data
Daytime Running Lights
Not reported in manufacturer data
Adaptive Driving Beam
Not reported in manufacturer data
Keyless Ignition
Not reported in manufacturer data
Auto High Beams
Not reported in manufacturer data
Front Airbags
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Airbags
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Curtain Airbags
1st and 2nd Rows
Knee Airbags
Not reported in manufacturer data
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Pretensioner
Not reported in manufacturer data
Brake System
Not reported in manufacturer data
Steering Location
Not reported in manufacturer data
Vehicle Dimensions & Weight
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Doors
4
Towing & Utility
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Drive Type
4x2
Wheels & Tires
TPMS
Standard (Federal Req.)
Manufacturing & Identity
Manufacturer
Nissan Mexicana, S.a. De C.v.
Manufacturer ID
999
Make ID
478
Model ID
1907
Plant Company
Aguascalientes Plant
Plant City
AGUASCALIENTES CITY
Plant State
AGUASCALIENTES
Plant Country
MEXICO
Vehicle Descriptor
3N1AB7AP*DL
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Recall & Safety Summary
Total Recalls
6
Recall Status
Recall campaigns found
Recall Campaigns
6 recall campaigns identified
VIN repair status unknown — verify open recalls with NHTSA or a Nissan dealer.
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Estimated Market Value
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Market estimate
$4,200–$6,500
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Safety Ratings
Overall Rating
4 Stars
Front Crash Rating
4 Stars
Side Crash Rating
5 Stars
Rollover Risk
4 Stars
Safety Recalls
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...
Risk: If the frontal passenger air bag deploys in the event of a crash when a child seat is installed in the front passenger seat,...
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...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant...
Risk: If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger...
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the occupant...
Risk: If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag...
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2014. Owners may contact...
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...
Risk: If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk...
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)...
AIR BAGS
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, Sentra, and Infiniti JX35 vehicles. Sensors within the passenger Occupant Detection System (ODS) may have been manufactured out of specification. This may cause the system to malfunction and permanently suppress...
Risk: If the vehicle is involved in a crash necessitating airbag deployment and the passenger airbag is suppressed, there may be an increased risk of...
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ODS sensors and replace them as neccessary, free of charge. The recall began on May...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Sentra vehicles manufactured from September 11, 2012, through October 4, 2012. Some fuel tank assemblies were not properly sealed during the manufacturing process. As a result, a small amount of gasoline may leak...
Risk: A gasoline leak in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2013. Owners...
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Finance & Cost Estimates
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$1,560/yr
Estimated Annual Insurance (national avg — varies by driver, location & coverage)
5-Year Cost of Ownership (estimate)
Insurance (5yr)
$7,800
Maintenance (5yr)
$7,500
5-Yr Fuel Cost (EPA)
$9,750
Depreciation (5yr est.)
$2,925
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Owner Complaints
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Sentra. The contact...
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated, and the front passenger's side air bag warning light remained...
Transmission slipping
Transmission slipping
Mileage (~124k) * RPM behavior * Loss of power...
Mileage (~124k) * RPM behavior * Loss of power uphill * Can cause a crash on highway with the cvt promblems nissian sentras sv has been cause of...
Erractic rpms. Shakes/hesitant on take off from stop. Accelerator...
Erractic rpms. Shakes/hesitant on take off from stop. Accelerator can be pushed all the way and it goes 5mph. Shifting takes a good minute with shakiness. Can not...
I am reporting a failed remedy for Recall R1608...
I am reporting a failed remedy for Recall R1608 (Occupant Classification System). My 2013 Nissan Sentra was serviced at Nissan of Van Nuys for this recall. Despite the...
The problem with my 2013 Nissan Sentra relates to...
The problem with my 2013 Nissan Sentra relates to the transmission which was serviced April 22, 2024 at Passport Nissan in Suitland, M D. Two months later, June...
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Sentra. The contact...
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while attempting to refuel the vehicle, fuel started spewing out of the fuel filler neck. The contact...
It's slipping in the transmission
It's slipping in the transmission
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Maintenance Schedule
Current
Oil & Filter Change
Every 7,500 mi
Nissan recommended interval
Due Now
Air Filter (Engine)
Every 15,000–30,000 mi
Dirty filter reduces fuel economy by up to 10%
Due Now
Cabin Air Filter
Every 15,000–25,000 mi
Affects AC, heat, and air quality
Due Soon
Tire Rotation
Every 5,000–7,500 mi
Extends tire life by 25–40%
Due Soon
Brake Inspection
Every 12 months or 15,000 mi
Brake pads typically last 30,000–70,000 mi depending on driving
Due Now
Spark Plugs
Every 30,000–100,000 mi
Copper plugs every 30k; iridium/platinum every 60–100k
Due Now
Coolant Flush
Every 30,000 mi or 5 years
Old coolant becomes acidic and damages the cooling system
Due Now
Transmission Fluid
Every 30,000–60,000 mi
Neglected fluid leads to expensive transmission repairs
Due Now
Brake Fluid Flush
Every 2 years
Brake fluid absorbs moisture, lowering boiling point
Due Now
Battery Test
Every 3–5 years
12V batteries typically last 3–5 years
Due Now
Drive Belt Inspection
Every 60,000–100,000 mi
Serpentine belt failure leaves you stranded
This schedule is a general reference based on make, model year, and powertrain. Always follow your owner's manual for exact intervals.
Additional Tools & Information
Estimated depreciation for this 2013 NISSAN Sentra based on vehicle class and age. These are projections from today’s general estimate, not past sale prices. Verify with KBB or Edmunds for mileage-adjusted value.
Now
$5,400
+1 yr
$4,800
-12%
+2 yr
$4,200
-22%
+3 yr
$3,700
-32%
Estimates based on vehicle class averages. Actual values vary by mileage, condition, and location.
Estimated annual cost to own this vehicle at average U.S. driving conditions.
Insurance
$1,560/yr
27%
Maintenance
$1,500/yr
26%
Fuel/Energy
$1,950/yr
33%
Depreciation
$585/yr
10%
Registration
$250/yr
4%
Estimated Total Annual Cost
$5,845/yr
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7.2
/ 10
Rank #10 overall
36 issues / 100 vehicles
Nissan Reliability
Nissan reliability varies. CVT transmissions on some models have drawn complaints; V6 models generally rate better.
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Apr 26, 2016
Oct 20, 2015
Mar 25, 2014
Apr 26, 2016
Jan 3, 2013
Jan 3, 2013
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Front Tires
32 PSI (typical)
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Rear Tires
32 PSI (typical)
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Spare Tire
60 PSI (typical)
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Rotation Pattern Guide
FWD: Front to rear straight, rear cross to front
RWD: Rear to front straight, front cross to rear
AWD/4WD: Full X-pattern every 5,000–7,500 mi
Staggered: Side-to-side only if non-directional tires
Recommended rotation interval: every 5,000–7,500 miles. Rotate with every other oil change for best results.
❄ Winter Prep
✓ Check antifreeze concentration (minimum -34°F protection)
✓ Test battery — cold temps reduce capacity 30–60%
✓ Verify tire tread depth (4/32" minimum for snow traction)
✓ Consider winter tires if driving in snow or ice regions
✓ Replace wiper blades and refill washer fluid (-20°F rated)
✓ Test heater, front/rear defroster, and heated seats if equipped
✓ Inspect fuel lines and check for water in fuel system
☀ Summer Prep
✓ Check coolant level and test radiator cap pressure seal
✓ Inspect serpentine belt for cracking or glazing
✓ Test A/C system output and replace cabin air filter if needed
✓ Check tire pressure — heat increases PSI (recheck cold in a.m.)
✓ Inspect brake pads and rotors before summer road trips
✓ Check transmission fluid color and level
✓ Top off all fluids: brake, power steering, coolant, washer
Original Nissan Factory Warranty
Basic / Bumper-to-Bumper
3yr/36k
Has likely ended
Powertrain
5yr/60k
Has likely ended
Corrosion / Rust
5yr/unlimited
Has likely ended
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does VIN 3N1AB7AP9DL691012 decode to?
VIN 3N1AB7AP9DL691012 decodes to a 2013 NISSAN Sentra, assembled in AGUASCALIENTES CITY, AGUASCALIENTES, MEXICO.
How many recalls does this 2013 NISSAN Sentra have?
NHTSA shows 6 recall campaigns associated with the 2013 NISSAN Sentra. This reflects campaigns issued for this model/year — it does not confirm whether this specific VIN's repairs have already been completed. Contact a NISSAN dealer with this VIN to check.
Is it safe to buy a 2013 NISSAN Sentra with recall campaigns on file?
A recall campaign doesn't necessarily mean the vehicle is unsafe to drive, but any unresolved recall should be addressed promptly. Contact a NISSAN dealer with this VIN to confirm which specific recalls apply and whether they've already been completed — repairs are always free of charge.
What is the estimated value of this 2013 NISSAN Sentra?
Based on vehicle age, body type, trim level, and U.S. market data, this 2013 NISSAN Sentra is estimated at $4,200–$6,500. Verify with Kelley Blue Book or Edmunds for a precise appraisal based on mileage and condition.
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According to EPA data, the 2013 NISSAN Sentra gets approximately 33 MPG combined (30 city / 38 highway). Estimated annual fuel cost is $1,950.
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