2010 Nissan Sentra Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2010 Nissan Sentra, 35% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 82,960 miles. The words owners use most often: “stalled without” (16% of reports).
- 50electrical system complaints
- 82,960median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 35%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Stalled without: mentioned in 8 of 50 complaints (16%)
- Battery terminal: mentioned in 7 of 50 complaints (14%)
- Included electrical: mentioned in 7 of 50 complaints (14%)
- Engine control module: mentioned in 5 of 50 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 36 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 50 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.
Nissan Sentra electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sentra | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2025 Sentra | 4 | 13% | 9,900 |
| 2024 Sentra | 10 | 24% | 31,490 |
| 2023 Sentra | 8 | 40% | 75,300 |
| 2022 Sentra | 24 | 30% | 38,850 |
| 2021 Sentra | 38 | 29% | 47,930 |
| 2020 Sentra | 45 | 22% | 4,505 |
| 2019 Sentra | 64 | 29% | 30,394 |
| 2018 Sentra | 32 | 17% | 39,000 |
| 2017 Sentra | 33 | 14% | 42,200 |
| 2016 Sentra | 45 | 17% | 47,000 |
| 2015 Sentra | 25 | 7% | 36,000 |
| 2014 Sentra | 32 | 8% | 72,750 |
| 2013 Sentra | 43 | 7% | 29,000 |
| 2012 Sentra | 13 | 7% | 45,000 |
| 2011 Sentra | 34 | 24% | 81,013 |
| 2010 Sentra | 50 | 35% | 82,960 |
| 2009 Sentra | 6 | 11% | 72,000 |
| 2008 Sentra | 11 | 7% | 87,026 |
| 2007 Sentra | 11 | 7% | 48,697 |
| 2006 Sentra | 10 | 9% | 83,500 |
| 2005 Sentra | 17 | 10% | 86,500 |
| 2004 Sentra | 28 | 14% | 79,000 |
| 2003 Sentra | 35 | 19% | 69,478 |
| 2002 Sentra | 54 | 18% | 79,300 |
| 2001 Sentra | 44 | 19% | 67,550 |
| 2000 Sentra | 29 | 17% | 86,000 |
| 1999 Sentra | 12 | 20% | 54,608 |
| 1998 Sentra | 3 | 5% | 89,067 |
| 1997 Sentra | 10 | 9% | 84,000 |
| 1996 Sentra | 11 | 8% | 70,000 |
| 1995 Sentra | 8 | 7% | 74,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
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.
Fix: 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:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2010 Nissan Sentras have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2010 Nissan Sentra (35% of the 144 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Nissan Sentra electrical system?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 82,960 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2010 Nissan Sentra?
The most frequent phrase is “stalled without”, in 8 of 50 complaints, followed by “battery terminal” (7).
See all 2010 Nissan Sentra problems or electrical system problems across all Sentra years.