10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
67,374 miles

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problem #25

Mar 022020

Sentra

  • 138,200 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to bill kay Nissan located at (1601 ogden ave, downers grove, il 60515) where the contact was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided the contact a case number. The approximate failure mileage was 138,200.

- Lamont, IL, USA

problem #24

Jan 232020

Sentra 4-cyl

  • miles
Hello, my daughter was involved in a motor vehicle accident in which the driver side airbag deployed. She developed some deep cuts on her head and I believe a fracture. I am concerned that her car might be part of the takata airbag recall because I believe that there were pieces of metal from the airbag that caused the deep cuts on her head. Please investigate this. I don't have any photos right now or police reports, but I can get that information if required. Thanks

- Eagan, MN, USA

problem #23

Aug 112019

Sentra

  • 116,000 miles
All ignition coils and spark plugs are failing after 2 months of being replaced. $700 was paid back on May 20, 2019 to replace all coils and spark plugs. Engine misfired again the other day and same issue diagnosed with coil/plug failure! there is an underlying issue that Nissan needs to have addressed within engine as something is causing the coils to continually misfire! my car was driving straight the other day on Sunday when the vehicle started to buck wildly and check engine light flashing on.

- Amity Harbor, NY, USA

problem #22

Sep 072018

Sentra

  • 120,000 miles
We put our VIN into the recall database and it did not come back as being one of the cars affected. However, we have experienced what is described in the recall: Engine stalling and having to be turned off and restarted; no power to engine when stepping on gas while in drive. It has been okay on the highway, but will often cut out when driving in city, especially when starting back from a start or rolling start. Happens occasionally with no predictability other than has never happened on the highway.

- Cookeville, TN, USA

problem #21

Dec 132018

Sentra

  • 20,000 miles
I had the same problems when it was only 20K miles { 2 years with warranty}. they didn't fix the problem and I was not happy. On 3rd year (before 3 years or 36 months expiration date), I sent it to Nissan dealership to inspect and they could not find any issue (no action or anything been fixed). It keep happening and I had to send it back again to recheck when it was 50K. And now it's 80K miles and the car is not safe to drive. I keep calling Nissan dealership and asking for advices. They can not help me or fix it. I was almost got hit few times when I drove this Nissan

- Mercer Island, WA, USA

problem #20

Dec 112018

Sentra

  • 75,000 miles
Car has 75,000 miles. Just had it serviced. The brake lights come on, then next start, they are off. The car stalls on every turn and steering freezes.

- Laredo, TX, USA

problem #19

Jun 062018

Sentra

  • 123,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Sentra. While driving and making a turn, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle and continued driving, but the failure recurred randomly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the mass air flow sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to vallejo Nissan (located at 3287 sonoma blvd, vallejo, ca 94590, (707) 656-4483) where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and informed the contact that the VIN was not associated with a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.

- Upland, CA, USA

problem #18

Jul 272018

Sentra

  • 140,000 miles
Takata recall I was driving my car and came to a stop sign and the whole car shut off, while I was in drive. My battery was corroded and so we thought that was the issue and changed the battery and the problem worsended up until yesterday while I was riding to work, I arrived at a stop light and before the light even turned red the whole car shut off and locked up. The battery is new, oil had been changed hat same day as the air filter and the mass airflow sensor were changed. The mass airflow sensor was changed because that's what I was told was why my engine light was on. The very day the same issues occurred and the whole car stopped and did not start again. Prior to this, my car sat for a few days, like any car does on the weekend and I needed a jump the following Sunday night and after changing the battery, the problems worsened and as I was driving, if I turned slightly or made a left or right turn, my skip control would come on and stay on and I drive routinely so I knew it was a new problem. When I put the car into park, the slip control would come on or in reverse, the slip control would come on or the whole car would shut off in that gear.

- Missouri, TX, USA

problem #17

Apr 302018

Sentra

  • 100,000 miles
My vehicle turns off by itself and black smoke comes out of the muffler.the car brakes are acting weird. The car overheats

- Rialto, CA, USA

problem #16

Apr 142016

Sentra

  • 95,000 miles
The transmission is slipping, jerks, and hesitate when accelerating. The RPM jumping up and down what is going on had to take it to the dealership before about the whining noise and the RPM...

- Mcdonough, GA, USA

problem #15

Jun 022017

Sentra

  • 110,000 miles
I've been having issues with my vehicle. At times, the engine stalls and it cannot go above 15-20 mph, even while driving on the interstate. The steering wheel also locks up, as well. The vehicle dynamic control indicator then turns on. Luckily, I've been able to get to a safe location when this happens, but I find it alarming. I also think this defect is affecting other important components in my vehicle. It has been happening sporadically for about 2 years now.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #14

Feb 102017

Sentra

  • 72,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Sentra. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and could not be cranked or restarted. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the holder fuse link needed to be replaced. Additionally, it was diagnosed that a rod went through the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 11V579000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

- Industry, PA, USA

problem #13

Sep 092016

Sentra

  • 76,000 miles
My engine blew the mechanic said it could be my transmission or my head gasket 3,500 to fix

- Chula Vista, CA, USA

problem #12

May 262016

Sentra

  • 12,600 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Sentra. While driving 55 mph on an incline, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the speed decreased to 25 mph. The check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission fluid overheated and needed the cvt cooler upgrade service kit and performance of cvt fluid flush. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 12,600.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #11

Sep 152015

Sentra

  • 54,000 miles
Driving alongon a major highway 301 in the state of gerogia and the car cut off and would not restart. Towed to local dealership. Was told that battery terminal caused computer to malfunction.

- Statesboro, GA, USA

problem #10

Apr 242015

Sentra

  • 119,076 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the air bag and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, but the failure was unable to be determined. On one occasion, the dealer reset the codes but the failure was not corrected. In addition, the tire pressure monitoring warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 119,076.

- Jackson , MS, USA

problem #9

Jan 022012

Sentra 4-cyl

  • 4,500 miles
Actually less than a year from purchasing the vehicle, a ticking started in the engine even after routine oil changes. Before it hit 50000 miles, when starting the car it would hesitate and when it was checked out a cell in the battery burned out and it was a little over a year old. When I looked up recalls there was something concerning the battery and when I contacted the dealership they stated since it was just over the 50000 mark it wasn't covered. As for as the engine they stated stated " that's just the engine, they all have a tick."

- Gallatin, TN, USA

problem #8

Aug 142014

Sentra 4-cyl

  • 79,725 miles
I was driving down highway 138 union city when my vehicle started to shutter like it was going to stall. When I stopped at the red light the vehicle electrical load dropped and the car would not crank back up. I was able to jump it off and the car had no issues I had the battery tested and alternator tested both are good/.

- College Park, GA, USA

problem #7

Aug 042014

Sentra 4-cyl

  • miles
I bought a car from emotors West less than 30 days ago and the car died on me in the next 3 days and they kept my car for 3 days I just got it back today and just died on me again... I just want to get my money back...

- Elk Grove , CA, USA

problem #6

Jun 112014

Sentra

  • 31,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and caused the contact to crash into a gate. A police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 31,000.

- Jackson, MS, USA

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