---
title: "2012 Nissan Sentra Wipers: 26\" and 17\""
description: "The 2012 Nissan Sentra takes a 26-inch driver-side blade and a 17-inch passenger-side blade. Includes connector type and whether a longer blade will fit."
url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2012/wipers"
updated: "2026-08-20"
---

# 2012 Nissan Sentra Wiper Blade Sizes

The 2012 Nissan Sentra takes a 26-inch driver-side blade and a 17-inch passenger-side blade. Includes connector type and whether a longer blade will fit.

**Quick answer**: The 2012 Nissan Sentra takes a 26" driver-side and 17" passenger-side wiper blade.

## 2012 Nissan Sentra blade lengths and fitment (High confidence)

| Position | Length |
| --- | --- |
| Driver side | 26 in |
| Passenger side | 17 in |

Note: J-hook connector; same sizes across 2007-2012

## Which Nissan Sentra model years does this cover?

These wiper blades specifications apply to every Nissan Sentra built from 2012 through 2012, the B16 (6th generation, final year), compact sedan. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years.

- [2012 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2012)

## What changed during the 2012 Nissan Sentra

| Years | What changed |
| --- | --- |
| 2012 | Final year of the B16 generation and the last year for the SE-R and SE-R Spec V performance trims. This file covers 2012 only; 2007-2011 cars are mechanically similar. |

## 2012 Nissan Sentra wiper blades: common questions

### What size wiper blades does a 2012 Nissan Sentra take?

26 inches on the driver's side and 17 inches on the passenger's side.

### Can you fit a longer wiper blade on a 2012 Nissan Sentra?

Going up one inch usually clears, but it is not free: an oversized driver's blade can overlap the passenger blade at the top of the sweep, or run off the edge of the glass and chatter. The factory sizes are chosen to sweep the maximum area without contact.

### What wiper connector does a 2012 Nissan Sentra use?

J-hook connector; same sizes across 2007-2012. Blade packaging lists the connector type. Match it or the adapter will not latch.

## Sources

- [2012 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual (capacities, tires, plugs, CVT NS-2, CR2025)](https://www.nissan-techinfo.com/refgh0v/og/sentra/2012-Nissan-Sentra.pdf)
- [AMSOIL lookup, 2012 Sentra 2.0L MR20DE (5W-30, 4.1 qt, drain plug 22-29 ft-lb)](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2012/nissan-datsun/sentra/2-0l-4-cyl-engine-code-mr20de-c/)
- [Goodyear tire fitment, 2012 Nissan Sentra by trim](https://www.goodyear.com/en-us/vehicles/Nissan/Sentra/2012)
- [Nissan parts, 16546-ET00J engine air filter, 2007-2012 Sentra](https://nissan.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/nissan-engine-air-filter-16546et00j)
- [Nissan parts, 22401-JA01B spark plug, 2008-2012 Sentra 2.0](https://www.nissanpartsdeal.com/oem-nissan-sentra-spark_plug.html)
- [CarComplaints, 2012 Sentra transmission failure reports](https://www.carcomplaints.com/Nissan/Sentra/2012/transmission/transmission_failure.shtml)
- [fueleconomy.gov, 2012 Nissan Sentra EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2012_Nissan_Sentra.shtml)

## Other Nissan Sentra generations

- [2020-2025 Nissan Sentra wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/wipers)
- [2013-2019 Nissan Sentra wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/wipers)

Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/wipers).

## More for the 2012 Nissan Sentra

- [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2012/oil)
- [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2012/battery)
- [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2012/tires)
- [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2012/filters)
- [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2012/bulbs)
- [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2012/brakes)
- [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2012/fluids)
- [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2012/service-schedule)
- [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2012/common-problems)
- [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2012/oil-reset)
- [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2012/key-fob-battery)
- [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2012/specs)

Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.