KnownCarProblems2010 Nissan Sentra Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 144 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Nissan Sentra, most often about the electrical (35% of complaints, typically around 83,000 miles). It is 18th of 27 Sentra model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2010 Nissan Sentra problems
Electrical
50 complaints · 35%Half of these problems showed up before 83,000 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery.
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that all attempts to start the vehicle failed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostics. The test results showed a defective ECM. The faulty ECM was replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in…
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Sentra. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to family hicks Nissan in corpus christi, texas where it was diagnosed that the computer control module was damaged after the battery terminal cable failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Engine
43 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
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.
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Sentra. While driving various speeds, the vehicle began to viciously vibrate without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the coil spring and spark plug failed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed…
Air bags
31 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 64,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
I was in a head on collision on 1-19-14, my airbag did not deploy when it hit the tree, only my passenger curtain bags. I was not diagnosed with my injuries by the er, I received 15 fractured ribs diagnosed on 1-31-14 and an acetabuler fracture diagnosed last wednesday. I am unable to put any weight on my right leg as…
Airbag light began flashing intermittently (not during motion). Taken to dealer to reset, came back on almost immediately. Was told airbag and module would need to be replaced. No cause as far as I can tell (not involved in accident, airbag didn't deploy, etc).
Transmission
18 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
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.
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Sentra. At various times, while approaching a stop, the vehicle would abruptly shut off without warning. The contact had to place the vehicle into park and restart the vehicle in order for it to operate normally. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, but it was unable…
Other or unspecified
13 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 92,500 miles.
Different times on highway and on street driving my car is in gear, when you start to use the brake to slow down the car turns off ,you have to come to a complete stop and put it back in park then restart, it turns back on. My mechanic does not no what is wrong.
While I was driving the dash lights started flickering and it started making a humming noise then the steering wheel locked up to the right and it did this twice and I almost crashed
Speed control
11 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 11,000 miles.
Tl contact owns a 2010 Nissan Sentra. While driving at an unknown low speed with a foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle attempted to surge forward. The contact kept his foot on the brake to keep the vehicle from surging forward while the engine continued to rev. The vehicle was then shut off. Upon restart the vehicle…
I went to service center several times, but they couldn't fix these. When I am driving my car slowly under 10 MPH, there is noise from front wheels everyday, it is loud. I can hear a continuing sound when I turn my car to left or right on road. When I am driving my car on local road, there is noise from gear-knob…
Steering
9 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 20,500 miles.
Pulling into parking space and felt a "pop" as the wheel turned. I turned the wheel back and forth and noticed there was no resistance when turning the wheel to the left. I turned car off with the wheel still turned to the left and looked at driver side wheel and noticed the wheel was pointed to the right. I looked at…
I don't know if this is a one-time,only-thing, but felt I wanted to mention it. My mother drives a 2010 Nissan Sentra, built about 2/10 it has never been serviced by the dealer except for 'included' oil and filter changes, as part of the new car 'sell' I took the front left wheel off, to rotate the tires and, since I…
Stability control
8 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 104,000 miles.
I just purchased my 2010 Nissan Sentra used from reputable car dealership 3/4/16. On 7/10/2016 my battery died and was completely dead and could not be recharged. On 10/4/16 I was waiting on my daughter to get off of work. The car starting trying to die out. I turned off vehicle checked all my lubricants and radiator…
Positive battery terminal caused irregular voltage and burn the engine control module ECM to burn/die causing car to stop while on movement.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2010 Nissan Sentra recalls
Electrical: cables
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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).
Electrical: cables
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: navigational system(global positioning system)
Risk: Overheated batteries could result in a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2010 Nissan Sentra
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Nissan Sentra?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (50 complaints, typically around 83,000 miles); engine (43 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles); air bags (31 complaints, typically around 64,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2010 Nissan Sentra have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 15, 2011 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the Nissan Sentra?
- It is 18th of 27 Sentra model years by number of complaints, with 144 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.