2012 Nissan Sentra Electrical System Problems
- 10
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
The computer system shut down and has locked up my car. I bought it in 2015 and it shutdown on me in early 2018. It was driving fine and all the sudden the computer system quit and the car will not move.
ODI 11180410
Electrical System
Door locks not reliable or secure. They will not consistently lock or unlock with the key fob. Battery has been changed in both keys and issue is still occuring. Items stolen from vehicle recently because i thought it was locked after hearing horn sound when pressing lock button on key fob. Car was parked in a public parking lot. This could be a potential safety issue.
ODI 10939123
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the key less ignition failed and the switch had to be engaged several times several times in order to have the engine started. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 68,000.
ODI 10871746
Body · Electrical System · Engine
I purchase used car from 2012 i never expect to have any car problem for at least 4 yrs, but that was not my case in 5 month of having the car it started to give me problems. The fist problem is that i had a leaking that was coming from the sun roof and the top light. I was told that the way is made it had to drain tube and they get clog. I was also told not to park my car under tree. Uh that's is kind of hard…
ODI 10703020
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the lock mechanism failed to work in all four doors. The contact also stated that the key fob was replaced twice. The doors would not open from inside the vehicle. The contact had to enter the vehicle manually. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the lock mechanism needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…
ODI 10683891
Electrical System · Power Train
In the first incident, i came out from seeing a movie and i could not get my car out of park. A friend came to try to help and got it into neutral but it would not shift any further. The problem turned out to be the key release cable. I had a problem again in early november at approx 36,500 miles. This time the key would not come out of the ignition. Same key release cable was the problem. Even now the car still…
ODI 10682817
Electrical System
Daughter driving car on interstate when engine died. Was driving in left lane and narrowly avoided getting hit when maneuvering to shoulder on right. Problem turned out to be defective maf (mass air flow) sensor. No indication of trouble (check engine light, rough running, etc) prior to engine shutoff. Do not understand why car would not go into default (open loop mode) at this point rather than just shutting down.…
ODI 10633009
Electrical System · Engine
Vehicle was purchased used and the battery died after 3mos and 3000 miles, dealer refused to replace. Purchase price for new battery is $145.00 i find this charge ridiculous. This vehicle is used maybe every other day since we have 2 cars. The dealer said the car still has 60,000 miles warranty. On a certified pre owned vehicle i do not except having to put a new battery in the car. I must ask what kind of…
ODI 10619418
Electrical System · Power Train
Shifter assembly binding. Of course it is not under warranty. Dealership will not investigate why it is binding. They just want to replace it for $637.00. It had only 56,000 miles when i drove it into the service department for the diagnosis. I purchased an extended warranty because i bought the car when it had 46,000 plus miles. It is a 2012 make. I am researching on the computer to see what could be the cause of…
ODI 10563581
Electrical System · Seat Belts
Seat belt chime on vehicle does not work as advertised in owner's manual. Chime is supposed to function/sound to let driver know seat belt is unfastened but does not work. Nissan say the chime is unimportant and it is no longer a feature even though it is advertised in the owner's manual to work. I consider it an important safety feature to ensure my kids buckle up and expect it to work as advertised. I was told by…
ODI 10454360