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2011 Nissan Sentra Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2011 Nissan Sentra, and owners have filed 142 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
142
owner complaints to NHTSA
19 / 6
complaints citing a crash / fire
24–29
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 2011 Nissan Sentra

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Cables (electrical system)

    NHTSA 11V579000 Reported 33,803 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    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…

    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.

  2. Cables (electrical system)

    NHTSA 10V555000 Reported 13,737 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    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…

    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.

142 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2011 Nissan Sentra have filed 142 complaints with NHTSA; 19 describe a crash and 6 describe a fire. Reports cite 14 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 66,463 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 21 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled, and the engine seized. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illumina”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 13, 2026 · Electrical system

“I purchased a Nissan vehicle that was represented as reliable and safe. Considering I’m a single mother also still young enough to wanna live not be on the highway and have my car declined speed and a”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 24, 2025 · Engine

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2011 Nissan Sentra. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined24–29 mpg
City / Highway21–26 / 28–34
FuelPremium, Regular
EPA classMidsize Cars
Engine4 cyl, 2/2.5 L
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios); Manual 6-spd

Compare Nissan Sentra model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Nissan Sentra model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1982 Nissan Sentra11
1983 Nissan Sentra11
1984 Nissan Sentra03
1985 Nissan Sentra06
1986 Nissan Sentra06
1987 Nissan Sentra136
1988 Nissan Sentra137
1989 Nissan Sentra141
1990 Nissan Sentra239
1991 Nissan Sentra263
1992 Nissan Sentra062
1993 Nissan Sentra058
1994 Nissan Sentra099
1995 Nissan Sentra3117
1996 Nissan Sentra3141
1997 Nissan Sentra3108
1998 Nissan Sentra158
1999 Nissan Sentra059
2000 Nissan Sentra6171
2001 Nissan Sentra7236
2002 Nissan Sentra10304
2003 Nissan Sentra7180
2004 Nissan Sentra4197
2005 Nissan Sentra5170
2006 Nissan Sentra5116
2007 Nissan Sentra1154
2008 Nissan Sentra3167
2009 Nissan Sentra155
2010 Nissan Sentra3144
2011 Nissan Sentra2142
2012 Nissan Sentra0180
2013 Nissan Sentra6638
2014 Nissan Sentra5380
2015 Nissan Sentra3351
2016 Nissan Sentra6270
2017 Nissan Sentra3231
2018 Nissan Sentra2185
2019 Nissan Sentra2222
2020 Nissan Sentra4206
2021 Nissan Sentra3132
2022 Nissan Sentra281
2023 Nissan Sentra120
2024 Nissan Sentra341
2025 Nissan Sentra430
2026 Nissan Sentra116

Checking a specific 2011 Nissan Sentra

How do I know if my 2011 Nissan Sentra has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2011 Nissan Sentra; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Nissan dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 10V555000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Nissan models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.