2010 Nissan Sentra
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 144 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 18th highest complaint count among 26 Sentra model years with reports.
Of the 2010 reports, 11 involved a crash and 4 involved a fire. 8 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Electrical system, 12v/24v/48v battery, cablesDec 15, 2011
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 SENTRA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MR20 ENGINES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 11, 2010, TO MAY 22, 2010, AND JULY 8, 2010, TO OCTOBER 25, 2010. THE ZINC COATING APPLIED TO THE TERMINAL STUD BOLT WAS THICKER THAN SPECIFICATION. THIS CAN RESULT IN A VOLTAGE DROP THAT MAY CAUSE DIFFICULTY STARTING THE VEHICLE AND COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM).
THIS ISSUE CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE AFTER IT STOPPED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL AND COVER, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALLBEGAN ON JANUARY 23, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 11V579000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, 12v/24v/48v battery, cablesNov 12, 2010
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 SENTRA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 22, 2010, THROUGH JULY 8, 2010. DUE TO A MACHINING IRREGULARITY, THE BOLT/WASHER SURFACE ON THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CABLE END MAY ALLOW FOR A GAP TO OCCUR IN THE CONTACT AREA OF THE TERMINAL. THIS CAN RESULT IN A VOLTAGE DROP THAT MAY CAUSE DIFFICULTY STARTING THE VEHICLE AND COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE.
THIS ISSUE CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AT LOW SPEED WITH A DIFFICULT OR NO START INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CABLE END WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN PN NOVEMBER 29, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 10V555000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, electrical, navigational system(global positioning system)Sep 10, 2010
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.
OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 10V401000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: engine
43 reports, newest first. Show all
Electrical system, Engine, Jul 15, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE REVERSING IN THE DRIVEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND DEALER. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY WAS DEAD AND THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. UDATED 09/22/16*LJ *CN
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Jun 16, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,355. .....UPDATED 08/11/16 *BF THE CONSUMER THE REPAIR SHOP REPLACED THE INTAKE TUBE. UPDATED 08/17/16.*JB
Engine, Jan 28, 2016
WHILE DRIVING IT I RECEIVED THE SMELL OF COOLANT AND I STOPPED THE CAR TO CHECK AND I NOTICED THE LIQUID LEAKING THROUGH A PIPE IN THE ENTRANCE OF THE HEAD BLOCK WHERE THE ENGINE THERMOSTAT IS. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND DISCOVERED TINY NEEDLE POINT SIZE HOLES IN ONE OF THE TUBES. THESE HOLES WERE MADE FROM INSIDE OUT OF THE PART. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME ONE OF THE CARS I HAVE HAD DOES SOMETHING LIKE THIS. I HAD TO BUY THE PART THAT COST ME $250.00. I THINK IT WAS DUE TO POOR MANUFACTURING MATERIALS.
Engine, Jun 16, 2015
BEFORE AFTER AND DURING AN OIL CHANGE VEG SHAKES. WHEN AC IS ON CAR SHAKES AND ENGINE SHAKES LIKE ITS ABOUT TO DIE.. IT'S NOT THE BATTERY IN . .UPDATED 07/21/15 *BF UPDATED 9/22/2015 *JS
Electrical system, Engine, May 18, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN SENTRA. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,000.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Engine, May 16, 2015
WHEN I AM DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY I CAN'T PICK UP SPEED. I CAN HAVE THE PEDDLE ALL THE WAY DOWN AND IT WILL NOT PICK UP SPEED. IT HAS SLOWED DOWN AND I HAVE HAD TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE EXPRESSWAY. THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT WAS MAY 3RD. I TOOK TO THE SHOP AND GOT A CODE P0744. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. I WAS TOLD THAT I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION.
Engine, Apr 18, 2015
AS I WAS DRIVING I NOTICED A SHAKING NOISE COMING FROM BENEATH MY CAR. THE EXHAUST GASKET HAD RUSTED AND MY MUFFLER WAS HANGING FROM A BOLT. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Air bags, Jan 10, 2015
HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 11/2 YRS AS A CERTIFIED NISSAN MULTIPLE PROBLEMS LIKE 2 TRANSMISSIONS AND A ENGINE STARTING 1 MONTH AFTER PURCHASE NOW AIR BAG LIGHT HAS COME ON AND DEALER SAYS IT IS A DEFECTIVE AIRBAG. NISSAN WILL NOT COVER THIS. WHAT OTHER MANUFACTURE ARE THEY USING FOR THE AIRBAGS. *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Dec 16, 2014
THE FIRST INCIDENT I WAS REVERSING OUT OF SPOT AND THE ENGINE JUST SHUT OFF, I HAD NO CONTROL OF GAS HOWEVER LIGHTS AND DASHBOARD ERRORS WERE DISPLAYED. I PUT CAR IN PARK, TURNED IGNITION OFF AND TRIED TO START UP CAR WITH SUCCESS . SO I THOUGHT MAYBE SOMETHING STRANGE HAPPENED AND I WENT ON WITH MY LIFE. OVER THE NEXT FEW YEARS THIS KEPT HAPPENING MONTHS EVEN YEARS APART AT THE STRANGEST TIMES. FOR EXAMPLE THE MOST RECENT TIME IT HAPPENED I HAD STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND WHEN STARTING TO ACCELERATE THE CAR JUST SHUT OFF LIKE IT HAS SO MANY TIMES . BY NOW I STARTED THINKING MAYBE THIS IS MORE THAN A COINCIDENCE AND ACTUALLY SAW A RECALL ONLINE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. ONLY THIS TIME THE CAR WOULDN'T START BACK UP. I HAD IT TOWED TO NISSAN AND TOLD THEM MY SUSPICIONS ON THE RECALL AND I GET A CALL BACK A FEW DAYS LATER SAYING I NEED A NEW ENGINE AND THEY CAN'T CHECK THE ELECTRICAL RECALL BC THEY CAN'T START THE CAR . WHAT DO I DO NOW!? *TR
Engine, May 27, 2014
NOISE IN MOTOR WHILE RUNNING AFTER IT WAS FIXED. FOR ABOUT A MONTH IT WAS QUITE AND NOW IT IS BACK AND THEY SAY NO ONE CAN HEAR IT! *TR
Engine, Feb 5, 2014, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT SAW SMOKE EMITTING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT PULLED OFF ROAD AND THEN THE ENTIRE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE INCIDENT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 27, 2013
THE EXHAUST PIPE ON MY NISSAN SENTRA 2010 STARTED RUSTING FOR THE FIRST YEAR. FOR THE 3RD YEAR THAT I OWN THE CAR THE EXHAUST PIPE RUSTED THROUGH THE PIPE AND ACTUALLY BROKE APART AND IS NOW HANGING DOWN. NOW THE EXHAUST IS COMING OUT WHERE THE RUST CAME EAT THROUGH THE METAL AND IS MAKING REALLY LOUD NOISES. *TR
Suspension, Engine and engine cooling, Jan 31, 2013
2010 NISSAN SENTRA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ENGINE NOISES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE BACKING UP OR TURNING TO THE RIGHT, THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPLACED BOTH FRONT STRUT BEARINGS AND THE RIGHT MOUNT ON 02/07/12/. EVEN AFTER THE PARTS WERE REPLACED, THERE WAS STILL A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE SAME PLACE OCCASIONALLY. ALSO, WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED ON AND THE VEHICLE REACHED 25 MPH, THE CONSUMER HEARD A BUZZING SOUND FOR A FEW SECONDS. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED IT WAS COMING FROM THE LOWER PART OF THE ENGINE.
Engine, Jan 7, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY STALL. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 19,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Apr 2, 2012
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY CAR STOPS, HAD IT IN SHOP 4 TIMES SAID NOTHING WRONG. HEARD ABOUT RECALL??? *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 24, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE WAS CONSUMED WITH OIL AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 36,875.
Engine and engine cooling, Vehicle speed control, Dec 21, 2010, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, AND WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT FROM PARK TO REVERSE. SHE THEN SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND CHECKED OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO SEE IF THE WHEELS WERE STRAIGHT, THINKING MAYBE THE WHEELS WERE LOCKING THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE STARTED THE VEHICLE AGAIN, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO RACE, SHE STEPPED ON THE BRAKE AGAIN AND TRIED TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE, WHEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BACKWARDS. SHE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND CONSEQUENTLY, SHE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AND A GROCERY CART. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE PLACED THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AT A HIGH SPEED. SHE FINALLY TURNED THE KEY OFF AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT DID INFORM THE MANUFACTURER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 7,000. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONSUMER STATED ON FIVE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT, THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE FORWARD. UPDATED EVOQ 02/04/11. *JB UPDATED 12/11/2011 *CN STATUS UPDATE. 06/14/11 THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM IS STILL ON GOING. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED IN THE MORNINGS, FROM SITTING OVERNIGHT, THE RPM'S INCREASED TO 500, WITH THE SLIGHTEST MOVEMENT OF THE SHIFT LEVER FROM PARK. THE RPM'S WOULD DROP ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS PUT IN REVERSE. UPDATED 09/15/11*JB UPDATED 12/05/2011 *LN UPDATED 12/22/11. *JB UPDATED 09/10/12
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 22, 2010
CAR WOULD NOT START. I CALLED DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE RIGHT BATTERY CABLE CONNECTION AND TO JUST TIGHTEN IT. I HAD MY HUSBAND TIGHTEN IT AND IT DID START. THIS HAPPENED TWO ADDITIONAL TIMES AFTER THIS. THANKFULLY MY HUSBAND WAS WITH ME AND HE WAS ABLE TO JGGLE THE CABLE AND WE DID GET THE CAR STARTED. RECENTLY I WAS OUT ALONE SHOPPING LATE AT NIGHT COMING FROM THE MALL AND THE CAR AGAIN WOULD NOT START. HAD MY BROTHER IN LAW COME TO MY RESCUE. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER SHIP TODAY TODAY AND I WAS ASSURED THAT THIS PROBLEM WOULD NOT HAPPEN AGAIN. I DROVE HOME AND THEN HAD TO GO BACK OUT FOR SOMETHING WE NEEDED FOR DINNER AND THE CAR AGAIN WOULD NOT START. I HAD JUST LEFT THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE STATION. DID SOME FURTHER RESEARCH ON LINE AND FOUND OUT THAT THE RECALL PARTS WONT BE DISTRIBUTED UNTIL 11/29. SO WHAT AM I SUPPOSE TO DO IN THE MEANTIME. ALSO THIS ISSUE CAN CAUSE THE CAR TO STOP SUDDENLY AT LOW SPEEDS AND CAUSE ACCIDENTS NOT TO MENTION DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. WHY WAS I TOLD THAT THE ISSUE WAS RESOLVED WHEN I FOUND OUT THE RECALL PARTS WERE NOT EVEN AVAILABLE AT THAT TIME TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE??? I DONT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS CAR AND FEEL NISSAN SHOULD REPLACE THE VEHICLE FOR ME. I PURCHASED A NEW CAR SO THAT I WOULD NOT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT GETTING TO MY JOB ETC. I HAD A SEVERAL USED CARS THAT I PUT ALOT OF MONEY INTO AND DECIDED TO GO NEW TO GIVE ME SOME PIECE OF MIND.