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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
280–25K
1325–50K
1550–75K
2275–100K
21100–150K
6150K+
105 reports with mileage · 39 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Electrical System. Review the 50 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine. Review the 35 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 31 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
11 crash reports4 fire reports6 injury reports
What owners actually said
144 reports
1,000 miles · Jul 13, 2010
Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE EXITING THE HIGHWAY AND TURNING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A ROAD BUMP AND THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN EXCESSIVELY SWERVING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE REAR WHEELS WERE LIFTED FROM THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE DEALER ADVISED THERE WAS …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE EXITING THE HIGHWAY AND TURNING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A ROAD BUMP AND THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN EXCESSIVELY SWERVING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE REAR WHEELS WERE LIFTED FROM THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE DEALER ADVISED THERE WAS NOT A REPAIR TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED TO REPORT THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH STABILITY CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 1,000.
NHTSA ODI #10342844
1,000 miles · Jul 12, 2010
Suspension
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE MAKING A TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD, IT SWERVED FROM THE LEFT TO THE RIGHT AND THE REAR WHEELS CAME OFF OF THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. REPORT 6862586 WAS FIL…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE MAKING A TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD, IT SWERVED FROM THE LEFT TO THE RIGHT AND THE REAR WHEELS CAME OFF OF THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. REPORT 6862586 WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HE HAD TO TALK WITH THE DEALER REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH STABILITY CONTROL. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 1,000.
NHTSA ODI #10342733
380 miles · May 20, 2010
Visibility
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN VISORS WERE ON THE WRONG SIDE. THE SHORTER SUN VISOR SHOULD BE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WAS ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE AND THE LONGER SUN VISOR THAT SHOULD BE ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE WAS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, CREATING A SAFETY HAZARD BY OBSCURING HER VISION. THE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN VISORS WERE ON THE WRONG SIDE. THE SHORTER SUN VISOR SHOULD BE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WAS ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE AND THE LONGER SUN VISOR THAT SHOULD BE ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE WAS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, CREATING A SAFETY HAZARD BY OBSCURING HER VISION. THE CONTACTED INFORMED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS ADVISED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 380.
NHTSA ODI #10331391
700 miles · Feb 24, 2010
SteeringVehicle Speed Control
MY NEW NISSAN SENTRA 2010S VERY QUICKLY VEERS TO THE LEFT AT 50-65 MPG IN THE HIGHWAY. I DID NOT STEP MY FOOT ON ACCELERATOR NOR BRAKE AT THAT TIME. IT HAPPENED 3 TIMES OCCASIONALLY SINCE I PURCHASED MY CAR ON JAN 2010. *TR
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).
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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