Model Year Problem Record

Nissan Sentra 2011 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2011 Nissan Sentra: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

142Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

34Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Engine34

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems17

Brakes14

Steering8

Vehicle Structure7

Vehicle Speed Control6

Fuel and Propulsion System6

Latches, Locks and Linkages1

Equipment1

Seat Belts1

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System34 complaints

34 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 10V555000, 11V579000.

Engine34 complaints

34 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

10V555000Reported November 12, 2010 - 13,737 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on November 12, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 13,737 vehicles across all affected models.

11V579000Reported December 15, 2011 - 33,803 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on December 15, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 33,803 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201119

20127

20136

201415

201514

201613

20179

201821

201916

20208

20212

20235

20244

20252

20261

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.