Car will stop while driving, and I can restart it after it stops.
2010 Nissan Sentra electrical complaints
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While driving, the car may occasionally lose power and stall out. Rate of speed doesn't seem to affect whether the car stalls. I have to throw the car in park real fast and re-crank it and it typically starts back up. If the car were to stall out while making a turn or in heavy traffic, this could cause a major accident. It is unknown what is causing this, but I did see a recall online that stated the battery terminal might be the cause of the loss of electrical operation.
The fuse for the low beam 15 amp the driver side started to blow replaced one time, light would work after approx 2 days blew up again, replaced and started to burn a wire from the wires under the fuse box under the hood. I cannot pin point where the wire is burning and now the light is very dim and high beam is not working either, before only the low beam was the problem and I'm afraid it will catch fire. The car did not get wet as the car was parked for about three weeks after the first fuse replacement. The car was not moving as I was replacing the fuse.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that it was time to replace the battery. The mechanic replaced the battery and, three hours later, the vehicle stalled and had to be towed to the mechanic. The vehicle was later taken to an unknown dealer where they stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v579000 (electrical system). The dealer also stated that the battery terminal and computer needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000. *tt
The engine shuts off while in motion and when standing in idle on a city street.
I was driving the car and it turn off on me while 40 miles an hour
Different times on highway and on street driving my car is in gear, when you start to use the brake to slow down the car turns off ,you have to come to a complete stop and put it back in park then restart, it turns back on. My mechanic does not no what is wrong.
The AC/heater stopped working after making a loud noise when in use. After 4 days of hearing this noise off and on, it finally went completely out with fumes. My cd player also stopped working. I've had my car 7 yrs., bought it new, and maintained upkeep. What happened? Need answers.
While driving approx 30 MPH the automatic windows and locks stopped working. A few months later the battery died while in the driveway, after changing the battery the voltage spike caused the electronic control module to fail. The local nissan dealership was contacted and advised the owner that this vehicle's VIN was not included in the recall. The current mileage is 80,767 miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan sentra. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to family hicks nissan in corpus christi, texas where it was diagnosed that the computer control module was damaged after the battery terminal cable failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v555000 (electrical system). The contact indicated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 82,920.
Nissan sentra engine control module (ECM) & positive battery terminal cable (pbtc) - VIN missing from inclusion in multiple campaign numbers replacement of my ECM completed in december of 2016 by woodfield nissan in hoffman estates, il (invoice attached). Now my positive battery terminal cable needs to be replaced (invoice not yet issued as car is still in the possession of the service station of m'lady nissan in crystal lake, il). In line with campaign numbers 10v555000 & 11v579000. My VIN number is not associated with either of these campaigns. I fear for my safety and the safety of others in regards to oversight of my vehicle's exclusion and possibly other consumers as well as the recall notes there possibility for the engine to stop running while driving increasing the risk of a crash. My vehicle had a no start in both instances prompting the need for repairs. Also, vehicle has experienced power drains/fluctuation while idling and driving (can be confirmed by m'lady nissan in crystal lake, il). Dealer service center indicated no issue with the starter or alternator and completed a full start-up check. Mileage at time of ECM replacement: 77,647 mileage at time of pbtc replacement: 79,801
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan sentra. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled on several occasions. The vehicle was able to be restarted. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ECM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan sentra. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery terminal burned out the engine control module and the positive battery terminal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v555000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Positive battery terminal caused irregular voltage and burn the engine control module ECM to burn/die causing car to stop while on movement.
I just purchased my 2010 nissan sentra used from reputable car dealership 3/4/16. On 7/10/2016 my battery died and was completely dead and could not be recharged. On 10/4/16 I was waiting on my daughter to get off of work. The car starting trying to die out. I turned off vehicle checked all my lubricants and radiator everything was fine. She got in was in process of backing up car electrical systems(dash lights, head lights,and all the other warning lights) started flashing car felt like it was hesitating and died out. Could not get to crank. Used jumper box to check battery was not completely dead. We pushed vehicle back into parking place and let battery charge. Car would start but not catch. Few days later battery completely dead. Read about recall associated with my vehicle. Loose positive cable terminal causing drop in voltage essentially damaging ECM. Vehicle towed to nissan dealership. Diagnosis is ECM is dead and needs replaced, positive terminal cable needs replaced. Cost of repair $1250.00 and now I am having to pay to fix repairs. Per nissan dealership and nissan corporate my VIN number was not part of the recall and therefore will not be covered by them. Definitely not right especially when diagnosis is exactly what recall of 33,803 vehicles was for.
"takata recall"the vehicle was working perfectly since 04/14/2016 until 08/20/2016 I drove the vehicle for 30 minutes then I park it at my place, and the next day I try to start it and was completely dead. It just had the airbag light. I replaced the battery for a new one, it started again. I went for a drive for 1 hour and when I stop at the car wash place to vacuum my car it didn't start at all, acting the same way as the day before. It was completely dead.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan sentra. While reversing in the driveway at approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic and dealer. It was diagnosed that the battery was dead and the engine control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 90,000. Udated 09/22/16*lj
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan sentra. While driving at a low speed, the contact depressed the brake pedal to make a left turn and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after numerous attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,355. .....updated 08/11/16 *bf the consumer the repair shop replaced the intake tube. Updated 08/17/16.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan sentra. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact discovered that the cables connected to the battery were loose. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v579000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle overheated and stalled several times. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic who diagnosed that the battery was not keeping the proper voltage and needed to be taken to an authorized dealer for further inspection. The battery had to be charged more than twice due to the failure, but the vehicle continued to stall. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 10v555000 (electrical system) and 11v579000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan sentra. When attempting to stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,000.
When I am driving on the expressway I can't pick up speed. I can have the peddle all the way down and it will not pick up speed. It has slowed down and I have had to pull to the side of the expressway. The most recent incident was may 3rd. I took to the shop and got a code p0744. Check engine light was on. I was told that I need a new transmission.
Mechanic and I found a recall on my make and model car. Nissan denied the recall three times saying my model is not affected. I disagree and think my car should be investigated as it shows exact symptoms as recall. Its very possible that maybe my make and model is just starting to be affected. Vehicle engine stops running while the vehicle is in motion, causing an unsafe condition, and increasing the risk of a crash. I lose brakes and have almost been in an accident twice with my kids in the car.
I have a 2010 nissan sentra and the ECM has gone out due to a factory defect. There was a recall on certain 2010 nissan sentras, however my particular VIN# was not included and therefore nissan will not make the repairs. Not long after I purchased the car, I started having issues with what I thought was the battery. It wouldn't start at times. I purchased a new battery, however still had the same issues. I took the car to a few mechanics and they couldn't determine what the problem was. Eventually the car just stopped. I don't remember the exact date, but it was around 12.7.14. Thankfully, I wasn't driving at the moment, however looking at other people's stories, theirs did. The car was towed to my local nissan dealer and that's when I was told about the ECM. After doing my own research, I saw the recall and the people had the same exact problems I was having with my car and then their ECM died. I don't feel like I should be stuck with this car or have to pay for those repairs, however nissan will not fix it because as mentioned, my particular VIN# was not included in the recall. That is bullcrap at it's finest.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle was unable to start and the battery was replaced. The contact also stated while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle lost acceleration without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who replaced the air mass sensor. The failure recurred multiple times and the contact was made aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v579000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was unknown.
The first incident I was reversing out of spot and the engine just shut off, I had no control of gas however lights and dashboard errors were displayed. I put car in park, turned ignition off and tried to start up car with success . So I thought maybe something strange happened and I went on with my life. Over the next few years this kept happening months even years apart at the strangest times. For example the most recent time it happened I had stopped at a stop sign and when starting to accelerate the car just shut off like it has so many times . By now I started thinking maybe this is more than a coincidence and actually saw a recall online for the same problem. Only this time the car wouldn't start back up. I had it towed to nissan and told them my suspicions on the recall and I get a call back a few days later saying I need a new engine and they can't check the electrical recall bc they can't start the car . What do I do now!?
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle failed start. The battery was replaced, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The technician stated that the ECM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v579000 (electrical system) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v555000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
I was in a head on collision on 1-19-14, my airbag did not deploy when it hit the tree, only my passenger curtain bags. I was not diagnosed with my injuries by the er, I received 15 fractured ribs diagnosed on 1-31-14 and an acetabuler fracture diagnosed last wednesday. I am unable to put any weight on my right leg as it is a displaced fracture.this injury is directly related to my airbag not deploying. I have exhausted all the time I can possibly take from work. I am working 10 hr days and work in a call centei was in a head on collision on 1-19-14, my airbag did not deploy when it hit the tree, only my passenger curtain bags. I was not diagnosed with my injuries by the er, I received 15 fractured ribs diagnosed on 1-31-14 and an acetabuler fracture diagnosed last wednesday. I am unable to put any weight on my right leg as it is a displaced fracture.this injury is directly related to my airbag not deploying. My car hit the tree head on dead center of the front. The car was totaled.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan sentra. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not taken for diagnosis or repairs. The failure mileage was 35, 631.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle caught on fire overnight and extinguished itself. The contact was not aware of the failure until the following morning. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the entire front part of the vehicle was completely burned. The vehicle was ruled as being destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance because the cause of the fire was not determined. The failure and current mileage was 28,000.
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