2010 Nissan Sentra Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 144 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 104,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2010 Nissan Sentra, 6% of the 144 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11340336, filed 2020-07, 152,000 miles“After driving for about 10 minutes, the transmission did not want to come out of low gear. At 35 MPH, I was at about 6,000rpms in drive. I confirmed the overdrive off button is not engaged, nor is it in l , and the emergency brake is off. When it has been cooled off for about 3+ hours, it will drive fairly normal for about 10-12 minutes until warmed up, then it all starts again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10524036, filed 2013-07, 110,000 miles“While I was driving the dash lights started flickering and it started making a humming noise then the steering wheel locked up to the right and it did this twice and I almost crashed”
NHTSA complaint #11258843, filed 2019-09, 87,000 miles“I just purchased my 2010 Nissan Sentra used from reputable car dealership 3/4/16. On 7/10/2016 my battery died and was completely dead and could not be recharged. On 10/4/16 I was waiting on my daughter to get off of work. The car starting trying to die out. I turned off vehicle checked all my lubricants and radiator everything was fine. She got in was in process of backing up car electrical systems(dash lights, head lights,and all the other warning lights) started flashing car felt like it was hesitating and died out. Could not get to crank. …”
NHTSA complaint #10916639, filed 2016-10, 104,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11182418, filed 2019-02Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 | 7 | 4% |
| 2017 | 4 | 2% |
| 2016 | 10 | 4% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 14 | 4% |
| 2013 | 13 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 2% |
| 2011 | 17 | 12% |
| 2010 | 8 | 6% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2010 Nissan Sentra
50 complaintsEngine
35 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsTires
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Nissan Sentra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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