2011 Nissan Sentra Electrical System Problems
- 25
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 25 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- needed replaced · 5 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine
All ignition coils and spark plugs are failing after 2 months of being replaced. $700 was paid back on may 20, 2019 to replace all coils and spark plugs. Engine misfired again the other day and same issue diagnosed with coil/plug failure! There is an underlying issue that nissan needs to have addressed within engine as something is causing the coils to continually misfire! My car was driving straight the other day…
ODI 11243450
Electrical System
Fan is running inside car blowing out hot air despite the dial being turned to off. Now while the car was being driven, there's a strong burning smell emitting from the inside of car. When the fan turned on for absolutely no reason, i was driving it on the highway. The car was in motion again today when the burning smell started as well. Now when i go to turn car on, it is having issues starting.
ODI 11228413
Electrical System
The dashboard light flickered for awhile and now does not light up at all. I am unable to see the gas gauge, mileage or temperature. The doors no longer unlock when i turn off the ignition nor does the beeper sound that my headlights are still on when the ignition is turned off. I have been to the nissan dealer twice with this and they were not be able to locate the problem. They did find a paper that described this…
ODI 11205706
Electrical System
This car is stalling very bad it happens every now an then but it feels like is going to die it happens when driving an also when park. When driving it dies an that's dangerous it can cause accidents
ODI 11192625
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Driving down off ramp and car just suddenly shut off and would not start.
ODI 11192638
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
We put our vin into the recall database and it did not come back as being one of the cars affected. However, we have experienced what is described in the recall: engine stalling and having to be turned off and restarted; no power to engine when stepping on gas while in drive. It has been okay on the highway, but will often cut out when driving in city, especially when starting back from a start or rolling start.…
ODI 11240882
Electrical System · Engine · Wheels
Takata recall i was driving my car and came to a stop sign and the whole car shut off, while i was in drive. My battery was corroded and so we thought that was the issue and changed the battery and the problem worsended up until yesterday while i was riding to work, i arrived at a stop light and before the light even turned red the whole car shut off and locked up. The battery is new, oil had been changed hat same…
ODI 11114267
Electrical System
Takata recall, car has days where it won't start due to problems with the ecm module. I bought the car like that and when it happened i thought it was the battery and we switched out the battery, however a month later it did the same thing. I noticed that there is a recall on the battery terminal that may effect the ecm on some modern vehicles, however when i took it to nissan they said based on my vin number my…
ODI 11252735
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan sentra. While attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electronic control module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed to nissan of van nuys ([redacted], sherman oaks, ca) where it was confirmed that the electronic control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
ODI 11084966
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
Recall on battery cable impacted ecm and caused fire on wieingof car and impacted catalytic converter and valve solenoid and o2 sensors and damaged car
Fire reported
ODI 10957600
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan sentra. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and could not be cranked or restarted. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the holder fuse link needed to be replaced. Additionally, it was diagnosed that a rod went through the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included…
ODI 10957277
Electrical System
Vehicle cuts off while in motion in the parking lot. Won't restart. Positive battery post corroded.
ODI 10853058
Electrical System
I was driving 03/29/16 and the car stopped in the middle of the street and stopped working shut down completely. I had to have it towed. Won't turn on at all no light windows won't move doors won't open only drivers door with key
ODI 10852574
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine control unit (ecu) module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v579000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10849600
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Driving alongon a major highway 301 in the state of gerogia and the car cut off and would not restart. Towed to local dealership. Was told that battery terminal caused computer to malfunction.
ODI 10779257
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the key failed to turn from the off position. The contact attempted to start the engine with a spare key, but the failure persisted. The contact also stated that the steering wheel failed to lock. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10730296
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine · Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the air bag and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, but the failure was unable to be determined. On one occasion, the dealer reset the codes but the failure was not corrected. In addition, the tire pressure monitoring warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 10716619
Electrical System
While driving to work headed towards the altamont pass on highway 580 west.just past grant line rd at 6:15 a.m. On 03/17/2015, my car started to hesitate, then immediately lost all power with no prior warning to be able to pull over. I was stranded in the second lane over from the fast lane. The vehicle behind me came so close to hitting me. I could have been seriously injured in an automobile crash driving this…
ODI 10695242
Electrical System
Vehicle stopped in the middle of the road and would not restart. As a result the vehicle was towed to the dealership over 50 miles away. *tr
ODI 10673058
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
I was driving down highway 138 union city when my vehicle started to shutter like it was going to stall. When i stopped at the red light the vehicle electrical load dropped and the car would not crank back up. I was able to jump it off and the car had no issues i had the battery tested and alternator tested both are good/. *tr
ODI 10622428
Electrical System · Engine
Vehicle fails to start- battery connector replaced under warranty august 29 2013 miles 36404 same problem occurs dealership replaces same connector and battery and charges me. This same problem has recall notices on older nissan sentra's according to dealership but does not apply to mine. Dealer for both incidents is marshall automotive group marshallmotor.com [redacted] 3500 - 3550 s 9th st i-135 & waterwell rd…
ODI 10538100
Electrical System
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…
ODI 10441744
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan sentra. The contact stated the rear end of the vehicle caught fire. The contact was told by the manufacturer that an engineer was going to inspect the vehicle, but that has not happened. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but they could not determine what caused the fire. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 9,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10415071
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle was unable to start and believed the failure to be related to nhtsa campaign id number: 10v555000 (electrical system: battery: cables). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the battery cables. The manufacturer was then contacted and informed him that the vehicle was not included in the previous recall. No further…
ODI 10390362
Electrical · Electrical System
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 where no one is able to tell us why it happened. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10403738