2011 Nissan Sentra Engine Problems
- 23
- 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 23 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 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
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
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
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
Engine
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…
ODI 11141126
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
My vehicle turns off by itself and black smoke comes out of the muffler.the car brakes are acting weird. The car overheats
ODI 11093396
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
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
Engine
My engine blew the mechanic said it could be my transmission or my head gasket 3,500 to fix
ODI 10937411
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan sentra. While driving 55 mph on an incline, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the speed decreased to 25 mph. The check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission fluid overheated and needed the cvt cooler upgrade service kit and performance of cvt fluid flush. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10875233
Engine
The transmission is slipping, jerks, and hesitate when accelerating. The rpm jumping up and down what is going on had to take it to the dealership before about the whining noise and the rpm...
ODI 11090365
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
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 · 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
Engine
I bought a car from emotors west less than 30 days ago and the car died on me in the next 3 days and they kept my car for 3 days i just got it back today and just died on me again... I just want to get my money back... *tr
ODI 10620763
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan sentra. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and caused the contact to crash into a gate. A police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 31,000.
Crash reported
ODI 10605316
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan sentra. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle vibrated abnormally as it independently decelerated. The contact mentioned that after merging to the side of the road, she attempted to inspect the engine compartment when she noticed a burning odor. Several minutes later the vehicle exploded. The fire department was contacted and a fire report was filed. The vehicle…
Fire reported
ODI 10585674
Engine
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…
Fire reported
ODI 10552779
Engine
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. He put on the emergency flashers and called home. He told us that the car had cut off and wouldn't start back up. He said that other cars were just flying by at fast speed. We…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10509472
Engine
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. The contact and a passenger were able to exit the vehicle just as the vehicle exploded. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The cause of the fire was unknown. The manufacturer was notified…
Fire reported
ODI 10475016
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
Engine
Actually less than a year from purchasing the vehicle, a ticking started in the engine even after routine oil changes. Before it hit 50000 miles, when starting the car it would hesitate and when it was checked out a cell in the battery burned out and it was a little over a year old. When i looked up recalls there was something concerning the battery and when i contacted the dealership they stated since it was just…
ODI 10632976