CarRecallWatchThe 2010 Nissan Sentra has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 144 complaints with NHTSA, including 11 crashes, 4 fires, 8 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (50 reports).
2010 Nissan Sentra recalls
Most common 2010 Nissan Sentra problems
Problem areas named in the 144 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 50 |
| Engine | 35 |
| Air Bags | 33 |
| Power Train | 18 |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 |
| Steering | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 8 |
| Suspension | 7 |
What owners report
As I was driving on the freeway 65 mph my car completely lost all Speed and the more I accelerated the more my car decreased speed and eventually it shut itself off as i stopped the car as I pulled over there was no time to make it to a safe area for a safe pull over i was on a bridge calling for help from my insurance. The car did not want to start at first about 45 minutes later my car started again and was able to drive away. I had no idea what happened. Then I was driving almost to 3 months down the road it does it again on the freeway i was in slow lane driving 65 was able to exit quickly so there was no accident as I pulled over it did the same exact thing to me again and I waited til
Driving and all the sudden went from 20mph to not even 5mph was able to limp it to a mechanic who said the trans cvt was most likely the problem didnt know nissans has that issue of a fail safe.. thankfully wasn't on a busy road going 80. Have also hurd knocking under the hood a couple times before were couldn't get that figured out.
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the rear glass fractured after the contact activated the defroster to attempt to defrost the windows. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
The car stalls while the vehicle is in motion and has difficulty starting. The car stalls each time after it comes to a complete stop at lights or a stop sign makes it very dangerous
Involved in a motor vehicle t-bone collision. Driver airbag deployed but the panel did not fully come off. Bottom section of the airbag/horn cover came off. Top section did not separate from the rest of the wheel.
2010 Nissan Sentra questions
Does the 2010 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2010 Nissan Sentra: Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables; Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables; Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System). Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Nissan Sentra?
Based on 144 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (50), Engine (35), Air Bags (33).
How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Nissan Sentra has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.