2010 Nissan Sentra recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2010 Nissan Sentra; the most frequently affected component is electrical system — cables. Owners filed 144 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 26 model years of this model in the database, 2010 ranks #14 for number of recalls.

Recalls3

Complaints144

Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (3)

Electrical system — CablesCampaign 11V579000 · 15 Dec 2011

Problem: 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).

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.

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.

Electrical system — CablesCampaign 10V555000 · 12 Nov 2010

Problem: 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.

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.

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.

Equipment — Navigational system(global positioning system)Campaign 10V401000 · 10 Sep 2010

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system14 · 35%

Engine13 · 32%

Air bags12 · 30%

Power train7 · 18%

Electronic stability control (esc)4 · 10%

Steering4 · 10%

Unknown or other4 · 10%

Seat belts1 · 2%

When complaints were filed

20182

201918

20208

20212

20224

20242

20253

20261

From owner complaints

Issue with the oxygen sensor. There is a known issue with the knock sensor sending wrong information to the ecu causing the engine to adjust timing. I've gone through 3 catalytic converters due to this issue. Nissan says they're unaware of the problem and know of no fix. Going through forums, it appears the only way…
Power train · Dec 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* 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…
Power train · Dec 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that it was time to replace the battery. The mechanic replaced the battery and, three hours later, the vehicle stalled and had to be towed to the mechanic. The vehicle was later taken to an…
Electrical system · Dec 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

On my 2010 nissan sentra s - ps warning light (power steering) comes on, and i have no power steering (so very hard to turn the car left or right). I re-start the car and ps warning light disappears, though sometimes i have to start the car a few times before the ps light goes off !. This has been happening frequently…
Steering · Jul 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20007

20018

200214

200310

Full specifications All model years 2010 Nissan lineup

Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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