Nissan Sentra Repair Cost Guide

Economy

Comprehensive repair cost data for the 2020-2025 Nissan Sentra, compiled from 6 industry sources (5 high-confidence). Covers 11 common repair types with OEM vs aftermarket parts pricing, labor hour estimates, and paint costs.

Repair Range

$90-$2,500

Body Labor

$90/hr

Paint Labor

$95/hr

Annual Maint.

$491/yr

Damage Severity Cost Ranges

Minor

$170-$700

Single panel scratch, small dent, minor scuff

Moderate

$850-$2,500

Bumper replacement, panel repair with paint

Major

$3,200-$8,000

Multi-panel damage, structural, ADAS recalibration

Common Repairs & Costs

Repair

Parts

Labor

Paint

Total

ADAS

Front Bumper Repair

Front bumper repair and repaint

3-8 hrs

Front bumper repair and repaint

$0-$80

$280-$720

$180-$380

$480-$1,150

Parts: $0-$80 Labor: $280-$720 Paint: $180-$380

Front Bumper Replacement

Front bumper replacement with paint (SV/SR have ADAS radar)

1.5-3 hrs

Front bumper replacement with paint (SV/SR have ADAS radar)

$260-$500

AM: $80-$240

$110-$320

$200-$440

$600-$1,300

Yes

Parts: $260-$500 Labor: $110-$320 Paint: $200-$440 ADAS calibration required

Rear Bumper Replacement

Rear bumper replacement with paint

1.5-3 hrs

Rear bumper replacement with paint

$250-$480

AM: $80-$220

$110-$310

$190-$430

$570-$1,250

Parts: $250-$480 Labor: $110-$310 Paint: $190-$430

Minor Scratch Repair

Minor scratch repair

1-3 hrs

Minor scratch repair

$0-$30

$100-$380

$60-$150

$170-$500

Parts: $0-$30 Labor: $100-$380 Paint: $60-$150

Paintless Dent Repair

PDR for minor dents

0.5-2 hrs

PDR for minor dents

$0-$0

$90-$470

Parts: $0-$0 Labor: $90-$470

Fender Replacement

Front fender replacement (steel panel)

2-4 hrs

Front fender replacement (steel panel)

$170-$340

AM: $55-$150

$190-$450

$200-$460

$550-$1,350

Parts: $170-$340 Labor: $190-$450 Paint: $200-$460

Door Skin Repair

Door skin repair and repaint

3-7 hrs

Door skin repair and repaint

$0-$160

$380-$1,100

$270-$550

$680-$1,900

Parts: $0-$160 Labor: $380-$1100 Paint: $270-$550

Door Replacement

Complete door assembly replacement

3-5 hrs

Complete door assembly replacement

$380-$720

$280-$700

$330-$580

$1,100-$2,500

Parts: $380-$720 Labor: $280-$700 Paint: $330-$580

Windshield Replacement

Windshield replacement with camera calibration (SV/SR)

1-2 hrs

Windshield replacement with camera calibration (SV/SR)

$210-$520

$100-$240

$240-$700

Yes

Parts: $210-$520 Labor: $100-$240 ADAS calibration required

Headlight Replacement

LED headlight assembly

0.5-1 hrs

LED headlight assembly

$220-$540

AM: $85-$240

$55-$160

$140-$680

Parts: $220-$540 Labor: $55-$160

Mirror Replacement

Power side mirror assembly

0.5-1 hrs

Power side mirror assembly

$150-$380

AM: $50-$140

$60-$170

$30-$95

$210-$620

Parts: $150-$380 Labor: $60-$170 Paint: $30-$95

Labor Rate Breakdown

Body

$90/hr

Paint

$95/hr

Mechanical

$118/hr

Frame

$108/hr

Nissan dealer $95-$145/hr; independent $60-$100/hr

Labor rates vary significantly by location. View rates for your state.

Parts Pricing: OEM vs Aftermarket

Part

OEM Price

Aftermarket

Savings

Front Bumper Cover

Front bumper cover

$260-$500

$80-$240

-58%

OEM: $260-$500 | AM: $80-$240 (-58%)

Rear Bumper Cover

Rear bumper cover

$250-$480

$80-$220

-59%

OEM: $250-$480 | AM: $80-$220 (-59%)

Front Fender

Front fender (steel)

$170-$340

$55-$150

-60%

OEM: $170-$340 | AM: $55-$150 (-60%)

Hood

Hood panel (steel)

$340-$510

$200-$370

-33%

OEM: $340-$510 | AM: $200-$370 (-33%)

Headlight Assembly

LED headlight assembly

$220-$540

$85-$240

-57%

OEM: $220-$540 | AM: $85-$240 (-57%)

Taillight Assembly

LED taillight assembly

$140-$320

$55-$160

-53%

OEM: $140-$320 | AM: $55-$160 (-53%)

Side Mirror Assembly

Power mirror assembly

$150-$380

$50-$140

-64%

OEM: $150-$380 | AM: $50-$140 (-64%)

Windshield

Front windshield

$210-$520

$150-$350

-32%

OEM: $210-$520 | AM: $150-$350 (-32%)

ADAS Calibration Requirements

The Nissan Sentra is equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) that may require recalibration after certain repairs. This adds significant cost to bumper replacements, windshield replacements, and structural repairs.

Front Bumper Replacement Calibration: $200-$450

Required

Windshield Replacement Calibration: $220-$450

Required

Common Damage Patterns

Front Bumper Damage

Very Common

Front bumper scratches from parking

Typical cost $480-$1,300

Rear Bumper Damage

Common

Rear bumper damage from low-speed collisions

Typical cost $570-$1,250

Door Dings And Dents

Very Common

Door dings from parking lots

Typical cost $90-$850

Side Mirror Damage

Common

Side mirror damage from tight spaces

Typical cost $210-$620

Wheel Curb Damage

Very Common

Wheel curb rash

Typical cost $80-$280

Windshield Cracks

Moderate

Windshield cracks from road debris

Typical cost $240-$700

Fender Damage

Common

Fender damage from sideswipes

Typical cost $550-$1,350

Maintenance Costs

Annual Cost

$491/yr

Source: RepairPal

Data Sources

6 sources (5 high-confidence)

RepairPal - Nissan Sentra Nissan Parts Deal - Sentra CarParts.com - Sentra SentraForum / NicoClub Safelite - Sentra autoGMS - State Labor Rates 2025

Labor Rates by State

Repair costs vary by location. Check body, paint, and mechanical rates for your state.

Cost by Damage Type

Bumper replacement, fender repair, scratch repair, and more -- with data-backed cost ranges.

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