no report yet
12v/24v/48v battery: 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…
2010 Nissan SentraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 144 owner complaints about the 2010 Nissan Sentra, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Nissan Sentra has problems
144 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
50Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
35Engine1 crash/fire/injury
31Air bags9 crash/fire/injury
18Power train
11Vehicle speed control
9Steering
8Engine and engine cooling
8Electronic stability control (ESC)
7Suspension
2011 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 50 | 3 |
| Engine | 35 | 1 |
| Air bags | 31 | 9 |
| Power train | 18 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 1 |
| Steering | 9 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 8 | 0 |
| Suspension | 7 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 20 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2010 Nissan Sentra recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
12v/24v/48v battery: 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.
no report yet
Electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)
Risk. OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
83kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 36 electrical system complaints. 64% were reported before 100,000 miles.
8under 30k miles23under 100k miles13100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other Sentra year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sentra median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2010 Nissan Sentra safety ratings
2010 Nissan Sentra 4-DR.w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Sentra owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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
Own a 2010 Sentra?
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