2010 Nissan Sentra Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 144 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,938miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2010 Nissan Sentra, 6% of the 144 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,938 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“The exhaust pipe on my Nissan Sentra 2010 started rusting for the first year. For the 3rd year that I own the car the exhaust pipe rusted through the pipe and actually broke apart and is now hanging down. Now the exhaust is coming out where the rust came eat through the metal and is making really loud noises.”
NHTSA complaint #10549708, filed 2013-10, 67,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10367653, filed 2010-11“The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and would not restart. The dealer diagnosed that the engine was consumed with oil and would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified but denied any assistance with the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 36,875.”
NHTSA complaint #10421318, filed 2011-08, 36,875 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Sentra. While driving at a low speed, the contact depressed the brake pedal to make a left turn and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after numerous attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,355. .....updated 08/11/16 the consumer the repair shop replaced the intake tube. Updated 08/17/16.”
NHTSA complaint #10874567, filed 2016-06, 111,355 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Sentra. The contact started the vehicle, and was unable to shift from park to reverse. She then shut the vehicle off and checked outside of the vehicle to see if the wheels were straight, thinking maybe the wheels were locking the transmission. The consumer stated when she started the vehicle again, the engine began to race, she stepped on the brake again and tried to put the vehicle in reverse, when suddenly the vehicle accelerated backwards. She was unable to stop the vehicle and consequently, she hit another vehicle and a grocery cart. …”
NHTSA complaint #10371924, filed 2010-12, 7,990 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10192591Jun 24, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION After ECM reprogramming, the Calibration Verification Number (CVN) needs to be automatically calculated prior to State emissions testing (also known as…
- 10192293Jan 13, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION Replacement Engine Control Modules (ECMs) for many newer Nissan vehicles are now "Blank" ECMs. Blank ECMs come without software and must be programmed (not…
- 10036734Nov 5, 2013Nissan: mil is on and/or slower than normal acceleration. Slower than normal acceleration from a stop at times, if it should occur, happens more commonly when the vehicle has…
- 10041392Sep 6, 2011Nissan: oil is leaking from the upper end of the engine oil cooler.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 8 | 6% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 10 | 6% |
| 2007 | 11 | 7% |
| 2006 | 14 | 12% |
| 2005 | 48 | 28% |
| 2004 | 59 | 30% |
| 2003 | 86 | 48% |
| 2002 | 127 | 42% |
| 2001 | 93 | 39% |
| 2000 | 72 | 42% |
| 1999 | 6 | 10% |
| 1998 | 4 | 7% |
| 1997 | 6 | 6% |
| 1996 | 9 | 6% |
| 1995 | 12 | 10% |
| 1994 | 11 | 11% |
| 1993 | 5 | 9% |
| 1992 | 11 | 18% |
| 1991 | 4 | 6% |
| 1990 | 8 | 21% |
| 1989 | 9 | 22% |
| 1988 | 10 | 27% |
| 1987 | 5 | 14% |
| 1986 | 1 | 17% |
| 1985 | 2 | 33% |
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 complaintsElectronic stability control
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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