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ProblemsByVin Index / 2011-NISSAN-SENTRA / COMPLAINTS
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2011 Nissan Sentra owner complaints

141 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 4 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

airbags 7 complaints shown

18 total in this category · severe · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags cluster analysis →
12/09/2015 47,000 mi Crash ODI #10809292.0

Vehicle was involved in an accident, where my car was a total loss. The seat belts on the driver side did not lock once my car was hit by the other vehicle who caused the accident. This caused my brother the driver to go forward. Also the airbag did not deploy when my vehicle was struck. Causing more harm and worse injuries, because there was nothing to keep my brother from going forward. The vehicle was sitting still waiting to turn, when it was struck by a truck that failed to brake and just crashed into the back of my car. The accident took place on a city street .

11/07/2014 60,000 mi Crash ODI #10653495.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Nissan sentra. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the air bag failed to deploy after another vehicle crashed into the front passenger's side of the contact's vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to the right side of the neck, arm, the lower -middle part of the back and the left leg, and required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

10/26/2017 ODI #11040082.0

Takata recall received a letter stating that there aren't enough parts to replace the defective inflator for several months to a year and I am concerned about safety if in an accident.

10/24/2014 53,000 mi Crash ODI #10649661.0

I was traveling thru a light when a car hit me from the side on the passenger side. My air bags came out. The one on the driver's side hit my wrist and broke it in half. I put in a complaint earlier but it was the wrong year vehicle. *tr

10/20/2023 ODI #11551075.0

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. Especially with, No Car Incidents.

10/20/2017 ODI #11035106.0

Keeps flashing on the dashboard. Went to Nissan to clear...they said they cleared it ,put still flashing! I checked the VIN number on safer.gov...told me the 9th number does not calculate properly...what does that mean???

10/14/2014 10,000 mi ODI #10644502.0

Air bag warning light (driver's airbag) illuminated. Went to dealership immediately. Was told if the light came back on I would have to pay $936.99 for replacement. Car had only 10,000 miles on it! I am now unable to pass required state safety inspection due to "safety issue." two emails to Nissan have gone without response. *tr

engine 5 complaints shown

18 total in this category · severe · avg repair $3,100 · see engine cluster analysis →
12/26/2016 76,000 mi ODI #10937411.0

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

12/20/2011 14,700 mi ODI #10440542.0

On dec. 11, 2011, the car would not start in the morning. Went back in the afternoon and started fine. On dec. 12, 2011, the car hesitated to start in the morning. Took to dealer and they replaced battery. On dec. 19, 2011, the car would not start at first and only started when brake was pumped several times, and still hesitated to start. The car would not go faster than 40 MPH, with the gas pedal to the floor, and the rpms would not go past 2. After every stop the car took 2 minutes to get back up to 40 MPH. Took to the shop, they could not find anything wrong. *tr

11/18/2013 57,148 mi Fire ODI #10552779.0

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. According to courtesy Nissan in richardson, texas, the cause of a recent vehicle break down with our sentra was an air filter fire, which also caused fire damage to the airbox. This is the same defect which resulted in Nissan's 2007 recall. (I have photos of the fire-damaged air filter and airbox, as well as the fire-damaged parts.) this is obviously a serious and unresolved safety issue, one that Nissan publicly acknowledged and proactively addressed with the 2007 recall. Nissan corporate consumer affairs department has denied that the issue with

11/13/2023 160,000 mi ODI #11554938.0

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with the traction control and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the catalytic converter was replaced; however, the failure persisted. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

10/17/2018 123,000 mi ODI #11141126.0

Tl* 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 a

other 3 complaints shown

12/27/2019 157,000 mi ODI #11291599.0

The vehicle stalls after running for a few minutes at fir now stalls when stopped at red light and while making a turn and while driving.

12/21/2011 ODI #10440794.0

2011 Nissan sentra. Consumer writes in regards to doors locked on while running *tgw the consumer stated he left the vehicle running for a minute only to come back and discover the doors were locked.

11/16/2015 135,000 mi ODI #10790744.0

When driving the car sometimes the vdc light comes on and the car will not go. It acts like it will not take the gas and it does not want to go. We have tried to cut the switch off but could not. We had to cut the car off and let it set for a few minutes and then start it back up and it would be fine. It has happened a couple of times and its a really scary feeling when your driving down the road and it happens. I would like to know what can be done about this and what the problem might be

electrical 2 complaints shown

33 total in this category · severe · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
12/30/2011 12,000 mi ODI #10441744.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Nissan sentra. The contact stated that the alarm system would sound every day at eleven o'clock. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the body control module was replaced. The failure began to recur approximately six months later. The vehicle was not taken back to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000.

12/16/2014 55,000 mi ODI #10664510.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Nissan sentra. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, there was a sudden loss of engine power. The contact mentioned that the main fuse and the battery harness failed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the main fuse on the positive battery terminal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

steering 2 complaints shown

8 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $700 · see steering cluster analysis →
12/16/2018 20,000 mi ODI #11161860.0

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

12/11/2018 75,000 mi ODI #11160860.0

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.

brakes 1 complaint shown

10 total in this category · severe · avg repair $450 · see brakes cluster analysis →
10/11/2019 55,340 mi ODI #11268025.0

I was driving my Nissan sentra 2011 with an approx speed of 35 MPH and then suddenly heard some noise from the bonnet. I pulled over and turned off the car but still able to hear sound coming from the ABS module. I took it to mechanic and he suggested to check for the recall as light for vdc,ABS & brake turned on. I checked with Nissan customer care and they said they dont have any information with my VIN# for any recall. I am surprised to see this as the car didnt meet any accident when all this happen. Nissan authorised center did diagnostic after charging $244 just to come out that ABS actuator(47660-9aa1a) need to be replaced which will further cost me about $1900. I have no idea how to cover up this cost as this seems to be completely a manufacturing defect and need to be taken care u

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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