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US recalls (2)
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery, cables
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 SENTRA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MR20 ENGINES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 11, 2010, TO MAY 22, 2010, AND JULY 8, 2010, TO OCTOBER 25, 2010. THE ZINC COATING APPLIED TO THE TERMINAL STUD BOLT WAS THICKER THAN SPECIFICATION. THIS CAN RESULT IN A VOLTAGE DROP THAT MAY CAUSE DIFFICULTY STARTING THE VEHICLE AND COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM).
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS ISSUE CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE AFTER IT STOPPED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL AND COVER, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALLBEGAN ON JANUARY 23, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery, cables
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 SENTRA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 22, 2010, THROUGH JULY 8, 2010. DUE TO A MACHINING IRREGULARITY, THE BOLT/WASHER SURFACE ON THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CABLE END MAY ALLOW FOR A GAP TO OCCUR IN THE CONTACT AREA OF THE TERMINAL. THIS CAN RESULT IN A VOLTAGE DROP THAT MAY CAUSE DIFFICULTY STARTING THE VEHICLE AND COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS ISSUE CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AT LOW SPEED WITH A DIFFICULT OR NO START INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CABLE END WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN PN NOVEMBER 29, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Electrical
2011-12-15 · campaign 2011-421
On certain vehicles, the zinc coating applied to the positive battery terminal stud bolt (during the manufacturing process) may be thicker than desired. This could result in a voltage drop that may cause difficulty starting the engine. This can also damage the Engine Control Module (ECM), which could cause the engine to stall. Engine stalling would result in lost vehicle propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver’s reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the positive battery terminal.
Electrical
2010-11-12 · campaign 2010-403
On certain vehicles, a machining irregularity of bolt/washer surface on the positive battery terminal cable end may allow for a gap to occur in the contact area of the terminal. This could result in a voltage drop that may cause difficulty starting the vehicle and could result in damage to the Engine Control Module (ECM). This issue may also cause the engine to stop running while the vehicle is in motion at low speed, which could result in a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the positive battery terminal cable end.
Owner complaints (142)
Owners filed 142 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Nissan Sentra (19 crashes, 6 fires, 14 injuries reported). Among 45 model years of this model, it ranks #19 for the most complaints (median 116).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 34 | |
| Engine | 30 | |
| Air bags | 20 | |
| Unknown or other | 18 | |
| Power train | 18 | |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 17 | |
| Steering | 8 | |
| Service brakes | 8 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2011 Nissan Sentra.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2011 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | 4★ | 3★ | 3★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2011 Nissan Sentra version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Sentra 2.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Sentra 2.0 L Manual 6-spd | 24 | 30 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Sentra 2.5 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Sentra 2.5 L Manual 6-spd | 21 | 28 | 24 | $3,400 |
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