2011 Nissan Sentra: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jul 13, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · 107,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled, and the engine seized. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact stated that several days later, while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle started as needed. The vehicle was taken to an independent shop where it was diagnosed with ECM failure. The contact was informed that a heavy voltage overload had caused a hole in the ECM. The contact was informed that the ECM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that an unknown recall with a similar failure was performed in 2012. The contact was advised to contact the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

Filed Nov 13, 2023 · Engine · 160,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with the traction control and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the catalytic converter was replaced; however, the failure persisted. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Filed Mar 4, 2020 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 138,000 miles · IL

Purchased the vehicle in june 2016, service engine light came on in october (approximately 60,000-70,000 miles) when temp dropped below 55 degrees. Took it to a mechanic, code read p0101. Find nissan has posted a bulletin on this.followed all guidelines. He cleaned the maf sensor. Light went off. Next, day light comes back on. Go back, have sensor replaced. Light comes back on. Checks for vacuum leaks, change air filter blow out air box and surrounding components. Light still on. Take car for a diagnosis every few months to ensure its still the same thing and nothing else. No problem with cars drivability. Fast forward to 2019, vdc/ ABS lights come on. Call nissan, tell me they cant help because my car was out of warranty. Nisan has posted bulletin for this issue follow all guidelines for repairs via their bulletin, all the way down to the $700 wheel speed sensor. Lights go off. But that started a new issue. My vdc/ABS lights will spontaneously come on causing my car to jerk violently at speeds between 20-30mph (or 2,500 RPM) causing me to stop dead in traffic, park the car, take the key out (it must be out!), wait a few seconds, turn it back on. Fast forward to this week (3/2/20) my car stalls out going 70 MPH down the highway between to semis. Everything just shuts down. I literally almost died. Call nissan and they tell me, my car isn't part of the recall, outside of the warranty, nothing we can do. Go to nissan dealer. They want to charge $150 to diagnose. So I went elsewhere, got it diagnosed for free had maf cleaned, new air filter, codes reset. Light goes off. Driving home, car stalls again at 70 MPH. No lights on dash. Have codes read immediately, no codes. Nothing. Wake up, drive to school, service engine light comes on, immediately stalls on highway. Immediately have does read: three p0101 codes in row. I literally fear for my life and have no other choice.

Filed Mar 3, 2020 · Engine · 138,200 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan sentra. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to bill kay nissan located at (1601 ogden ave, downers grove, il 60515) where the contact was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided the contact a case number. The approximate failure mileage was 138,200.

Filed Dec 27, 2019 · 157,000 miles · LA

The vehicle stalls after running for a few minutes at fir now stalls when stopped at red light and while making a turn and while driving.

Filed Jul 31, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · TN

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. Happens occasionally with no predictability other than has never happened on the highway.

Filed May 15, 2019 · Electrical · 84,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning and would not restart occasionally. The vehicle was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 11v579000 (electrical system) and 10v555000 (electrical system). The dealer (94 nissan of south holland, (708) 333-2000, located at 16269 van dam rd, south holland, il 60473) diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.

Filed Mar 30, 2019 · Electrical · CA

This car is stalling very bad it happens every now an then but it feels like is going to die it happens when driving an also when park. When driving it dies an that's dangerous it can cause accidents

Filed Dec 11, 2018 · Engine, Steering · 75,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Oct 17, 2018 · Engine · 123,000 miles · CA

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 failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to vallejo nissan (located at 3287 sonoma blvd, vallejo, ca 94590, (707) 656-4483) where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and informed the contact that the VIN was not associated with a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.

Filed Feb 2, 2018 · Driver assistance · 85,750 miles · LA

Engine to stall while the vehicle is in motion on a major highway and it was not be possible to restart the engine soon after it stopped, increasing the risk of a crash. According to the local nissan dealer, the ECM module needs to be replaced. These symptoms are similar to recall#10v555000 and #11v579000.

Filed Aug 14, 2017 · Driver assistance, Engine · 110,000 miles · TX

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 been happening sporadically for about 2 years now.