While driving, many times my car 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.
2010 Nissan Sentra engine 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.
I own the sr trim with the 2.0 litre engine, I too experienced the valve knocking and it would trigger a check engine light. I took it to a near by nissan dealer and they said that this is a known issue. This was at 75,000 miles. On 12/12/2018 with no warning the engine through a rod on the lower portion of the engine. I was driving 30 MPH I heard a rattle and a thump, everything went dead on the vehicle.
In the colder weather has a lifter noise ..as im learning the 2.0 nissan motor has that problem ..I brought it to dealership and they said it was a common problem and dont do anything about it as the car is not worth it. The car has 70,000 miles on it. I hear alot of the nissan sentras do the same thing.why cant they do something about it ? It makes the noise when moving or idle
The engine shuts off while in motion and when standing in idle on a city street.
The car started making a noise, took it to auto zone & they said it was the belt tightener. The car was having a hard time driving up hills on the way home after getting the part. It actually stalled out at a red light, making it very hard to break. After getting it home & replacing the part the noise was still there. We were going to go back to auto zone to see why & while driving on the way there a valve came shooting through the engine. It was quite alarming sounded like a shot gun went off. We picked up the broken valve, parts of it looked melted, & towed the car home making sure no cars hit us we pushed the car off the rd. Thank god we were not on a hwy with my 5 month old & 11yr old.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to crown nissan (3900 w wendover ave, greensboro, nc), but the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 69,023. The consumer stated the engine control module failed while driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan sentra. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the long block and ECM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer was made aware of issue. The contact was informed that the issues with the vehicle were not covered under the extended warranty program for the continuously variable transmission. The failure mileage was 52,000.
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
My piston rod penetrated through the engine block. Mechanic at empire lakewood nissan stated my drain plug was tight, and the oil level is in the safe zone on dipstick. My car has an nissan extended gold preferred warrant until 3/22/2017, and has declined the repair of my car since I did not have all oil changes done at a dealership. Stating they can not verify the quality of work on a non-nissan facility. I have exactly 31,749 miles on this car. Its a 2010 nissan sentra purchased brand new. My car starting smoking, I stopped the car immediately, and had it towed to the nearest nissan delearship after hours.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan sentra. While driving various speeds, the vehicle began to viciously vibrate without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the coil spring and spark plug failed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
"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.
While driving it I received the smell of coolant and I stopped the car to check and I noticed the liquid leaking through a pipe in the entrance of the head block where the engine thermostat is. I took it to a mechanic and discovered tiny needle point size holes in one of the tubes. These holes were made from inside out of the part. This is the first time one of the cars I have had does something like this. I had to buy the part that cost me $250.00. I think it was due to poor manufacturing materials.
Before after and during an oil change veg shakes. When AC is on car shakes and engine shakes like its about to die.. It's not the battery in . .updated 07/21/15 *bf updated 9/22/2015
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.
As I was driving I noticed a shaking noise coming from beneath my car. The exhaust gasket had rusted and my muffler was hanging from a bolt.
Have had the vehicle for 11/2 yrs as a certified nissan multiple problems like 2 transmissions and a engine starting 1 month after purchase now air bag light has come on and dealer says it is a defective airbag. Nissan will not cover this. What other manufacture are they using for the airbags.
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!?
Noise in motor while running after it was fixed. For about a month it was quite and now it is back and they say no one can hear it!
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan sentra. The contact was driving 20 MPH, the contact saw smoke emitting from under the hood. The contact pulled off road and then the entire vehicle became engulfed in flames. The police and fire department were called to extinguish the fire and a report was filed. The vehicle was not repaired and was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.
The exhaust pipe on my nissan sentra 2010 started rusting for the first year. For the 3rd year that I own the car the exhaust pipe rusted through the pipe and actually broke apart and is now hanging down. Now the exhaust is coming out where the rust came eat through the metal and is making really loud noises.
2010 nissan sentra. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle engine noises. *smd the consumer stated while backing up or turning to the right, there was a noise coming from the rear side of the vehicle. The dealer replaced both front strut bearings and the right mount on 02/07/12/. Even after the parts were replaced, there was still a knocking noise coming from the same place occasionally. Also, when the ignition was turned on and the vehicle reached 25 MPH, the consumer heard a buzzing sound for a few seconds. The consumer believed it was coming from the lower part of the engine.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan sentra. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the vehicle would suddenly stall. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the electronic control module was replaced but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 19,000.
Driving on highway car stops, had it in shop 4 times said nothing wrong. Heard about recall???
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