2011 Nissan Sentra Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 142 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2011 Nissan Sentra, 6% of the 142 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,500 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.
“I've been having issues with my vehicle. At times, the engine stalls and it cannot go above 15-20 MPH, even while driving on the interstate. The steering wheel also locks up, as well. The vehicle dynamic control indicator then turns on. Luckily, I've been able to get to a safe location when this happens, but I find it alarming. I also think this defect is affecting other important components in my vehicle. It has been happening sporadically for about 2 years now.”
NHTSA complaint #11015148, filed 2017-08, 110,000 miles“Malfunction of the steering, I will be driving and all of a sudden I don't have any steering! Very dangerous when I make a turn its happen to me no steering. Ps light comes on, on a busy intersection”
NHTSA complaint #11100282, filed 2018-06, 76,000 miles“On june 18 2019 I was driving 55 MPH on the belt line in madison, wi. With my newborn daughter. When all of a sudden the car started lurching, I had no control. In heavy traffic I was afraid of causing in accident. The brakes were hard and if I pushed on the gas it started lurching out of control. I was finally able to pullover and noticed the voc light was on. I pushed the voc button to turn it off. But it wouldn't turn off. I called my father larry. He told me to turn off the car wait a minute. Turn it back on. To see if the voc would reset. It did reset. …”
NHTSA complaint #11231018, filed 2019-07, 115,000 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“Takata recall steering wheel will not lock and is stopping the car from starting. Went out to start the car at the store and the steering wheel was not locked and the key would not turn to start the car. Had to have it towed.”
NHTSA complaint #11129887, filed 2018-09, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10243708Sep 21, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10232652Feb 22, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10192597Jul 6, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION When servicing run flat tires or low profile tires: - Special equipment and procedures are required to avoid damage. - Specifically, Tire Pressure Monitor…
- 10192217Jul 23, 2013If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and…
- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
- 10192196Jun 17, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION If you confirm there is a need to replace the steering wheel switches on an Applied Vehicle for any reason: - Do not replace the driver air bag module. The…
- 10052406Jun 17, 2013Nissan: information provided regarding removal and installation of steering wheel switch service parts, if needed, on certain vehicles. Models 2007-2012 sentra.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 6% |
| 2024 | 10 | 24% |
| 2023 | 4 | 20% |
| 2022 | 31 | 38% |
| 2021 | 40 | 30% |
| 2020 | 55 | 27% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 3% |
| 2017 | 14 | 6% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 | 9 | 2% |
| 2013 | 16 | 3% |
| 2012 | 9 | 5% |
| 2011 | 8 | 6% |
| 2010 | 9 | 6% |
| 2009 | 11 | 20% |
| 2008 | 15 | 9% |
| 2007 | 30 | 19% |
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2011 Nissan Sentra
34 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsElectronic stability control
17 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsEngine 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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