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2011 Nissan Sentra
The 2011 Nissan Sentra appears in 2 NHTSA recall campaigns (electrical system) and in 112 consumer complaints filed with the agency.
The component named most often is electrical system: 158.9 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, close to the 132.1 per 1,000 across all 2011 model-year vehicles and against 96.6 per 1,000 for the Nissan Sentra line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 84.3 complaints per model year across the 45 Nissan Sentra model years on this register; 17 complaints reported a crash and 6 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2018 (21); the most recent in the file is dated 15 May 2019.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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: 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.
Filed by NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC..
Defect, as filed: 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: 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.
Filed by NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC..
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2011 Nissan Sentra (black) against all 2011 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2011 | Sentra line | All 2011 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 158.9 | 96.6 | 132.1 |
| Engine | 139.1 | 68.8 | 118.1 |
| Power Train | 112.6 | 109.5 | 91.7 |
| Air Bags | 106 | 127 | 124.4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 72.8 | 13.1 | 26.3 |
| Unknown or Other | 66.2 | 42.9 | 56.3 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 24 | 158.9 | 96.6 | 132.1 |
| Engine | 21 | 139.1 | 68.8 | 118.1 |
| Power Train | 17 | 112.6 | 109.5 | 91.7 |
| Air Bags | 16 | 106 | 127 | 124.4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 11 | 72.8 | 13.1 | 26.3 |
| Unknown or Other | 10 | 66.2 | 42.9 | 56.3 |
| Steering | 7 | 46.4 | 30.6 | 100.1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 39.7 | 46.3 | 44.6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 33.1 | 45.3 | 7.2 |
| Visibility | 5 | 33.1 | 27.8 | 10.3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 | 33.1 | 19.5 | 44.2 |
| Structure | 5 | 33.1 | 25 | 42.2 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 26.5 | 32.8 | 43.7 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 19.9 | 135.2 | 16.1 |
| Wheels | 3 | 19.9 | 11.9 | 11.6 |
| Tires | 2 | 13.2 | 24.9 | 11 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 6.6 | 1 | 0.4 |
| Suspension | 1 | 6.6 | 27.2 | 24.1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | 6.6 | 4.4 | 5.6 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 6.6 | 1.8 | 13.2 |
| Equipment | 1 | 6.6 | 12.1 | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 6.6 | 41.4 | 11.1 |
| Seats | 1 | 6.6 | 7.6 | 10.9 |
112 unique complaints, 151 component mentions; 12 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Nissan Sentra model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 NHTSA | 1 | 1 | 238,055 |
| 1983 NHTSA | 1 | 1 | 238,055 |
| 1984 NHTSA | 0 | 3 | — |
| 1985 NHTSA | 0 | 6 | — |
| 1986 NHTSA | 0 | 6 | — |
| 1987 | 1 | 36 | 2,730,462 |
| 1988 | 1 | 37 | 2,730,462 |
| 1989 | 1 | 41 | 2,730,462 |
| 1990 | 2 | 39 | 2,895,462 |
| 1991 | 2 | 63 | 2,895,462 |
| 1992 | 0 | 62 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | 58 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | 98 | — |
| 1995 | 3 | 117 | 528,137 |
| 1996 | 3 | 141 | 592,187 |
| 1997 | 3 | 108 | 577,837 |
| 1998 | 1 | 57 | 512,387 |
| 1999 | 0 | 59 | — |
| 2000 | 6 | 168 | 1,225,070 |
| 2001 | 7 | 232 | 1,306,463 |
| 2002 | 10 | 312 | 3,391,474 |
| 2003 | 7 | 173 | 2,602,697 |
| 2004 | 4 | 188 | 1,696,627 |
| 2005 | 5 | 159 | 2,100,371 |
| 2006 | 5 | 107 | 2,141,371 |
| 2007 | 1 | 130 | 169,202 |
| 2008 | 3 | 146 | 187,736 |
| 2009 | 1 | 47 | 7,948 |
| 2010 | 3 | 112 | 55,488 |
| 2011 | 2 | 112 | 47,540 |
| 2012 | 0 | 120 | — |
| 2013 | 6 | 419 | 5,015,895 |
| 2014 | 5 | 183 | 4,963,503 |
| 2015 | 3 | 125 | 3,949,440 |
| 2016 | 6 | 76 | 4,786,136 |
| 2017 | 3 | 37 | 990,461 |
| 2018 | 2 | 11 | 2,036,206 |
| 2019 | 2 | 4 | 2,036,206 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 | 533,870 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 528,350 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 236,468 |
| 2023 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 351 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 11,604 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 69,374 |
| 2026 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 15 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Nissan Sentra model years · Nissan: 46 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2011 Nissan Sentra have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 11V579000, was reported to NHTSA on 15 Dec 2011 and concerns electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables. Across all model years the Nissan Sentra line has 55 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2011 Nissan Sentra?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2011 Nissan Sentra complain about most?
Electrical System: 24 of 151 component mentions (158.9 per 1,000). Next is engine with 21. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.