1. Nissan Sentra
  2. Problems
  3. 2011
  4. Steering

2011 Nissan Sentra Steering Problems

8
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.

What owners report

  • steering wheel · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi3
1–30k mi3
100–150k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • June 18, 2019 · 115,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering

    On june 18 2019 i was driving 55 mph on the belt line in madison, wi. With my newborn daughter. When all of a sudden the car started lurching, i had no control. In heavy traffic i was afraid of causing in accident. The brakes were hard and if i pushed on the gas it started lurching out of control. I was finally able to pullover and noticed the voc light was on. I pushed the voc button to turn it off. But it wouldn't…

    ODI 11231018

  • December 13, 2018 · 20,000 miles

    Engine · Service Brakes · Steering

    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…

    ODI 11161860

  • December 11, 2018 · 75,000 miles

    Engine · Steering

    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.

    ODI 11160860

  • September 15, 2018 · 100,000 miles

    Steering

    Takata recall steering wheel will not lock and is stopping the car from starting. Went out to start the car at the store and the steering wheel was not locked and the key would not turn to start the car. Had to have it towed.

    ODI 11129887

  • June 2, 2017 · 110,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Steering

    I've been having issues with my vehicle. At times, the engine stalls and it cannot go above 15-20 mph, even while driving on the interstate. The steering wheel also locks up, as well. The vehicle dynamic control indicator then turns on. Luckily, i've been able to get to a safe location when this happens, but i find it alarming. I also think this defect is affecting other important components in my vehicle. It has…

    ODI 11015148

  • May 8, 2017 · 76,000 miles

    Steering

    Malfunction of the steering, i will be driving and all of a sudden i don't have any steering! Very dangerous when i make a turn its happen to me no steering. Ps light comes on, on a busy intersection

    ODI 11100282

  • July 9, 2014 · 21,010 miles

    Air Conditioner · Power Train · Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the air conditioning unit continuously emitted warm air. The dealer replaced the controller unit. Also, the contact was unable to shift the vehicle into park on several occasions. The steering wheel also locked intermittently and the contact had to apply the brake pedal and force the steering wheel to turn. The vehicle was taken to an authorized…

    ODI 10639734

  • April 2, 2012 · 5,000 miles

    Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan sentra. The contact was driving 35 mph when the vehicle pulled to the left abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle for over three weeks but was unable to diagnose the failure. The dealer replaced several components on the vehicle but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,000 and the current…

    ODI 10456314