2010 Nissan Sentra: won't start

Filed Jan 3, 2026 · Acceleration, Electrical · CA

As I was driving on the freeway 65 mph my car completely lost all Speed and the more I accelerated the more my car decreased speed and eventually it shut itself off as i stopped the car as I pulled over there was no time to make it to a safe area for a safe pull over i was on a bridge calling for help from my insurance. The car did not want to start at first about 45 minutes later my car started again and was able to drive away. I had no idea what happened. Then I was driving almost to 3 months down the road it does it again on the freeway i was in slow lane driving 65 was able to exit quickly so there was no accident as I pulled over it did the same exact thing to me again and I waited till it was able to go again. for the third time it did it in parking lot as I was driving about 3 to 5mph when it happened last and it did not start again and i had to get it towed it's been needing a new computer module ecu. Because the computer when plugging in to obd2 diagnostic monitors it does not read or communicate with my car to diagnose any issues so monitor does engage

Filed Jul 20, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 152,000 miles · KY

My 2010 nissan sentra (was stationary each time) failed to start so I replaced the battery and it began starting for a week.then one morning it failed to start again. I cleaned both the cable ends on the battery and each post. I was able to get the car started and lasted a few days and the same problems arises again. This time the engine would turn over but would not start. Put a code machine on the car and received a code for camshaft position sensor or the crankshaft position sensor. I have discovered there was a recall for the positive battery cable that would cause the car to not get good connection and create failure for the engine control module. I entered my VIN number but the federal safety agency system is not responding. Could please respond to see if my vehicle is on the recall list?

Filed Feb 25, 2019 · Driver assistance · FL

After 4 days of not driving my car, my car will not start. This happens every time I don't drive my car, (the four days). I have to jump start my car. I have bought new batteries. I have had my alternator checked.

Filed Feb 20, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 79,800 miles · IL

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

Filed Aug 22, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 123,236 miles · FL

"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.

Filed Feb 10, 2015 · Electrical · LA

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.

Filed Dec 16, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 9,000 miles · PA

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!?

Filed Nov 14, 2012 · Electrical · NY

Left car with hazard lights on and engine off for about 10 minutes and when tried to start car again, car would not start. I had just drove the car for my morning commute of about 1 hour. This is the second time this has occurred on this vehicle's stock battery. I am suspicious that there are recalls for the same part on different vehicles, but not the one I have.

Filed Nov 22, 2010 · Engine · VA

Car would not start. I called dealership and was told that there was a known problem with the right battery cable connection and to just tighten it. I had my husband tighten it and it did start. This happened two additional times after this. Thankfully my husband was with me and he was able to jggle the cable and we did get the car started. Recently I was out alone shopping late at night coming from the mall and the car again would not start. Had my brother in law come to my rescue. I brought the car to the dealer ship today today and I was assured that this problem would not happen again. I drove home and then had to go back out for something we needed for dinner and the car again would not start. I had just left the dealership service station. Did some further research on line and found out that the recall parts wont be distributed until 11/29. So what am I suppose to do in the meantime. Also this issue can cause the car to stop suddenly at low speeds and cause accidents not to mention damage to the engine. Why was I told that the issue was resolved when I found out the recall parts were not even available at that time to resolve this issue??? I dont feel safe driving this car and feel nissan should replace the vehicle for me. I purchased a new car so that I would not have to worry about getting to my job etc. I had a several used cars that I put alot of money into and decided to go new to give me some piece of mind.

Filed Jul 23, 2010 · Electrical · GA

I bought a 2010 nissan sentra s on friday july, 2. It had 47 miles on it, 10 of which I put on during a test drive. On wednesday, july 7, I dropped by the dealership to complete the trade-in, and my new car suddenly stopped while I was in the nissan parking lot. After waiting at the dealership for 4 hours, I was sent home with a rental car. After a few days, the dealership alerted me that the my electronic computer unit failed. They replaced the system and I got my car back on wednesday, july 14. After having the new car in my possession for less than a week, it suddenly stopped again, and would not start. I had to be towed to the dealership. They have no idea what is causing the electronic computer unit to fail. This is the second time in less than a month that the electronic computer unit in my 2010 nissan sentra.