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2011 Nissan Sentra Brakes Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
10%of 142 total for the year
Median mileage
13,750miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Nissan Sentra, 10% of the 142 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,750 miles. 4 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.

“I was driving my Nissan Sentra 2011 with an approx speed of 35 MPH and then suddenly heard some noise from the bonnet. I pulled over and turned off the car but still able to hear sound coming from the ABS module. I took it to mechanic and he suggested to check for the recall as light for vdc,ABS & brake turned on. I checked with Nissan customer care and they said they dont have any information with my VIN# for any recall. I am surprised to see this as the car didnt meet any accident when all this happen. …”

NHTSA complaint #11268025, filed 2019-10, 55,340 miles

“Having issue while driving. Abs brake system light comes on and car jerks violently. Have to stop and turn off car and all lights. Push the ABS light button and start car again to repeat. Happens several times a day. Car has stopped twice on its on when this has occurred. Was driving from out of town on back roads and had to stop about every 10 minutes to stop and turn off car. Notice it was worse than before. Difference in roads from home. Roads I was on were several winding road. Did not got better even if I drove slowly.”

NHTSA complaint #11322695, filed 2020-04, 10,000 miles

“On sunday, sept 22 2019 at around 1:40pm we were headed home from an vacation at a cabin rental property in sevierville, tn. Not even quarter mile from our cabin on a straight and down hill road all of a sudden the brakes stopped functioning. I applied brakes multiple times but the car didn't stop and in order to avoid a small pond on the right hand side and the car in front I had to divert my car on the shoulder of the road. As I hit shoulder of the road the front passenger wheel busted and the car eventually stopped further at the up hill. …”

NHTSA complaint #11258642, filed 2019-09, 56,000 miles

“I had the same problems when it was only 20k miles { 2 years with warranty}. They didn't fix the problem and I was not happy. On 3rd year (before 3 years or 36 months expiration date), I sent it to Nissan dealership to inspect and they could not find any issue (no action or anything been fixed). It keep happening and I had to send it back again to recheck when it was 50k. And now it's 80k miles and the car is not safe to drive. I keep calling Nissan dealership and asking for advices. They can not help me or fix it. I was almost got hit few times when I drove this Nissan”

NHTSA complaint #11161860, filed 2018-12, 20,000 miles

“On monday, january 17, between 7:00pm and 7:15pm, I as well as a passenger that was with me that evening were involved in a collision with a semi due to a failure of our 2011 Nissan Sentra. We don't really know if it was either the brakes or the ABS system or the onboard computer. As we were on beltline rd., heading towards addison, tx for a dinner party at a local restaurant, we came to an intersection and attempted to come to a halt, but, when doing so the car came to a slow steady speed and continued to move forward, less than 5mph but more than 2mph. …”

NHTSA complaint #10377127, filed 2011-01, 658 miles

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202615%
202526%
2024615%
2023210%
202245%
20212519%
20202512%
20193817%
20184022%
20172210%
2016218%
2015185%
2014359%
20139715%
201274%
20111410%
201011%
20091018%
20082113%
20072013%
200654%
2005127%
2004105%
200374%
200293%
20012410%
2000106%
1999712%
1998712%
19971514%
1996107%
19952521%
19941515%
1993916%
1992813%
1991711%
199013%
198912%
198713%

Other parts of the 2011 Nissan Sentra

Electrical system
34 complaints
Engine
30 complaints
Air bags
20 complaints
Other or unknown
18 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
18 complaints
Electronic stability control
17 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Nissan Sentra

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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