Honda Accord vs Nissan Sentra
The Honda Accord and the Nissan Sentra are rated the same on fuel economy: 33 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Accord | Nissan Sentra | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 383 | 218 |
| Most reported problem | Forward collision avoidance | Forward collision avoidance |
| Crashes and fires | 27 and 1 | 27 and 3 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 62,000 miles | 25,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 33 MPG | 33 MPG |
| City and highway | 30 and 38 | 29 and 39 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,050 | $2,050 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 383 complaints for the Honda Accord and 218 for the Nissan Sentra. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
NHTSA's overall safety ratings: 5 stars for the Honda Accord, 5 stars for the Nissan Sentra.
Safety recalls on file: 4 for the Honda Accord, 3 for the Nissan Sentra.