2011 Nissan Sentra
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 142 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 19th highest complaint count among 26 Sentra model years with reports.
Of the 2011 reports, 19 involved a crash and 6 involved a fire. 14 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
Representative owner complaints: electrical system
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Electrical system, Jan 16, 2015
VEHICLE STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND WOULD NOT RESTART. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP OVER 50 MILES AWAY. *TR
Electrical system, Dec 16, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE MAIN FUSE AND THE BATTERY HARNESS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MAIN FUSE ON THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Aug 15, 2014
I WAS DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY 138 UNION CITY WHEN MY VEHICLE STARTED TO SHUTTER LIKE IT WAS GOING TO STALL. WHEN I STOPPED AT THE RED LIGHT THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL LOAD DROPPED AND THE CAR WOULD NOT CRANK BACK UP. I WAS ABLE TO JUMP IT OFF AND THE CAR HAD NO ISSUES I HAD THE BATTERY TESTED AND ALTERNATOR TESTED BOTH ARE GOOD/. *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Aug 30, 2013
VEHICLE FAILS TO START- BATTERY CONNECTOR REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AUGUST 29 2013 MILES 36404 SAME PROBLEM OCCURS DEALERSHIP REPLACES SAME CONNECTOR AND BATTERY AND CHARGES ME. THIS SAME PROBLEM HAS RECALL NOTICES ON OLDER NISSAN SENTRA'S ACCORDING TO DEALERSHIP BUT DOES NOT APPLY TO MINE. DEALER FOR BOTH INCIDENTS IS MARSHALL AUTOMOTIVE GROUP MARSHALLMOTOR.COM (800) 395-0455 3500 - 3550 S 9TH ST I-135 & WATERWELL RD SALINA, KS 67401
Electrical system, Dec 30, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALARM SYSTEM WOULD SOUND EVERY DAY AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE BODY CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE BEGAN TO RECUR APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN BACK TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000.
Electrical system, Sep 22, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE BLOT/WASHER ON THE END OF THE BATTERY TERMINAL AND THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V555000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES) MAY BE RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,100.
Electrical system, Jul 25, 2011, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT AN ENGINEER WAS GOING TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE, BUT THAT HAS NOT HAPPENED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 9,000.
Electrical system, Equipment, May 30, 2011, fire
I HAVE A 2011 NISSAN SENTRA THAT CAUGHT FIRE INSIDE DUE TO SOME ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS NISSAN WONT ADDRESS THE ISSUE SATISFACTORILY I WANT SOMEONE TO LOOK INTO THIS BEING AS THOUGH THEY ARE NOT THE CAR IS BRAND [XXX] NEW AND SHOULDNT HAVE THIS PROBLEM WHERE NO ONE IS ABLE TO TELL US WHY IT HAPPENED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Electrical system, Mar 16, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO START AND BELIEVED THE FAILURE TO BE RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V555000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: BATTERY: CABLES). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY CABLES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS THEN CONTACTED AND INFORMED HIM THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PREVIOUS RECALL. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.