MYRModel Year Report

2011 Nissan Sentra

● Typical for this model
2011 Nissan Sentra
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:03:02.854Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
142
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2011

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

24% of complaints

Complaints per year

1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 6 complaints 1987: 38 complaints 1988: 38 complaints 1988 1989: 42 complaints 1990: 39 complaints 1991: 64 complaints 1992: 64 complaints 1993: 58 complaints 1994: 103 complaints 1994 1995: 118 complaints 1996: 141 complaints 1997: 108 complaints 1998: 58 complaints 1999: 59 complaints 2000: 171 complaints 2000 2001: 236 complaints 2002: 318 complaints 2003: 180 complaints 2004: 197 complaints 2005: 170 complaints 2006: 116 complaints 2007: 154 complaints 2008: 167 complaints 2009: 55 complaints 2010: 144 complaints 2011: 142 complaints 2011 142 2012: 180 complaints 2013: 638 complaints 2014: 380 complaints 2015: 352 complaints 2016: 269 complaints 2017: 231 complaints 2018: 184 complaints 2018 2019: 223 complaints 2020: 207 complaints 2021: 132 complaints 2022: 81 complaints 2023: 20 complaints 2024: 41 complaints 2024 2025: 31 complaints 2026: 19 complaints
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 6 complaints 1987: 38 complaints 1988: 38 complaints 1988 1989: 42 complaints 1990: 39 complaints 1991: 64 complaints 1991 1992: 64 complaints 1993: 58 complaints 1994: 103 complaints 1994 1995: 118 complaints 1996: 141 complaints 1997: 108 complaints 1997 1998: 58 complaints 1999: 59 complaints 2000: 171 complaints 2000 2001: 236 complaints 2002: 318 complaints 2003: 180 complaints 2003 2004: 197 complaints 2005: 170 complaints 2006: 116 complaints 2006 2007: 154 complaints 2008: 167 complaints 2009: 55 complaints 2010: 144 complaints 2011: 142 complaints 2011 142 2012: 180 complaints 2013: 638 complaints 2014: 380 complaints 2015: 352 complaints 2015 2016: 269 complaints 2017: 231 complaints 2018: 184 complaints 2018 2019: 223 complaints 2020: 207 complaints 2021: 132 complaints 2021 2022: 81 complaints 2023: 20 complaints 2024: 41 complaints 2024 2025: 31 complaints 2026: 19 complaints
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 6 complaints 1986 1987: 38 complaints 1988: 38 complaints 1988 1989: 42 complaints 1990: 39 complaints 1990 1991: 64 complaints 1992: 64 complaints 1992 1993: 58 complaints 1994: 103 complaints 1994 1995: 118 complaints 1996: 141 complaints 1996 1997: 108 complaints 1998: 58 complaints 1998 1999: 59 complaints 2000: 171 complaints 2000 2001: 236 complaints 2002: 318 complaints 2002 2003: 180 complaints 2004: 197 complaints 2004 2005: 170 complaints 2006: 116 complaints 2006 2007: 154 complaints 2008: 167 complaints 2008 2009: 55 complaints 2010: 144 complaints 2011: 142 complaints 2011 142 2012: 180 complaints 2013: 638 complaints 2014: 380 complaints 2014 2015: 352 complaints 2016: 269 complaints 2016 2017: 231 complaints 2018: 184 complaints 2018 2019: 223 complaints 2020: 207 complaints 2020 2021: 132 complaints 2022: 81 complaints 2022 2023: 20 complaints 2024: 41 complaints 2024 2025: 31 complaints 2026: 19 complaints 2026

2011: 142 complaints

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YearComplaints
19821
19831
19843
19856
19866
198738
198838
198942
199039
199164
199264
199358
1994103
1995118
1996141
1997108
199858
199959
2000171
2001236
2002318
2003180
2004197
2005170
2006116
2007154
2008167
200955
2010144
2011142
2012180
2013638
2014380
2015352
2016269
2017231
2018184
2019223
2020207
2021132
202281
202320
202441
202531
202619

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

24% · 34 reports

Most commonly citing starter assembly and cables.

FIRE
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I have a 2011 Nissan Sentra that caught fire inside due to some electrical problems Nissan wont address the issue satisfactorily I want someone to look into this being as though they are not the car is brand [xxx] new and shouldnt have this problem...

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-05-30

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 illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-13

Also filed under Engine and engine cooling

Engine

21% · 30 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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In 2007, Nissan recalled more than 140,000 altimas due to the possibility of fire related to the cars air filter. There was substantial media coverage of the large recall. We own a 2011 Nissan Sentra, which we purchased for our teenage daughter.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-11-18

My son was driving my car Nissan Sentra 2011 on 405 freeway in the carpool lane at about 65MPH. The engine cut off. He told me that he tried to get over while the car was still coasting but the vehicle completely stopped in one of the lanes.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-24

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, she was advised by a passing driver that the vehicle was on fire from under the hood and to exit immediately.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-11

Air bags

14% · 20 reports
CRASHINJURY
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I had an accident, I was stuck behind the vehicle and the bag lights, evaporation sensors, and gasoline went in to take it to the car agency and they warned me that it is okay but today the vehicle inspection of the state does not…

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-14

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

Since an front end accident my airback didn't deploy and when my body shop reviewed the repair, stated my air bag module is broken so I didn't have working airbags to start.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-22

The Airbag Light, came on a few months ago. UNKNOWN why or exact date. Air Bag inspection, has outrageous cost, to just diagnose why it's on. I have never had a issue with air bags with this car or another car. This is uncommon.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-20

Power train

13% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Electronic stability control (esc)

12% · 17 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. R
    2010-11-19Electrical system10V555000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2012-01-23Electrical system11V579000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2011 Nissan Sentra — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 34 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 30 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 20 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10V555000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 11V579000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2011 Nissan Sentra reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Nissan Sentra is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Sentra?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 Nissan Sentra have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.