How common are electrical problems in the 2010 Nissan Sentra?

NHTSA lists 52 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Sentra, which is 36% of the 144 total complaints filed for that model year, the largest share among all listed Sentra years.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Nissan Sentra's electrical system?

Yes. Two recalls, 10V555000 and 11V579000, cover a machining irregularity and zinc coating issue on the positive battery terminal cable and terminal stud on 2010-2011 Sentra models.

What symptoms show up before the electrical failure?

Owners report sudden stalling while driving, illuminated engine/battery/hazard lights, and a failure to restart, with the positive battery terminal cable found loose or corroded in several cases.

At what mileage do these electrical failures typically occur?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 82,960 miles for Electrical System complaints on the 2010 Sentra.

Did the electrical issue cause any fires or injuries?

NHTSA records 3 fires, 1 crash, and 1 injury among the 2010 Sentra's Electrical System complaints.

2010 Nissan Sentra Electrical System Problems

Electrical System complaints account for 52 of 144 total complaints filed for the 2010 Nissan Sentra, or 36% of that year's complaints, the highest share of any Sentra model year listed. Two recalls (10V555000 and 11V579000) address a faulty positive battery terminal linked to stalling and fire risk, with a median failure mileage of 82,960 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 52; 36% of 144
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 82,960 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Vehicle stalls suddenly while driving at various speeds, sometimes at highway speed, and occasionally will not restart.
Positive battery terminal cable corrodes or loosens, leading to a voltage drop that owners say damaged the ECM.
Engine, battery, and hazard warning lights illuminate together while the vehicle fails to start.
Front-end electrical fire occurred overnight, with the vehicle found burned the next morning.
Fog light bulb shattered with burnt marks noted around the bulb housing.
Owners report dealers could not diagnose repeated stalling even after being told about the recall.

When 2010 Nissan Sentra electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 23, 2010, latest Jan 3, 2026.

52 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2010 to Jan 2026; peak Dec 2010 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2010 Nissan Sentra

NHTSA 11V579000Dec 15, 2011Electrical System33,803 vehicles
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 sentra vehicles equipped with mr20 engines, manufactured from may 11, 2010, to may 22, 2010, and july 8, 2010, to october 25, 2010. The zinc coating applied to the terminal stud bolt was thicker than specification. This can result in a voltage drop that may cause difficulty starting the vehicle and could cause damage to the engine control module (ECM).
Risk: This issue can cause the engine to stall while the vehicle is in motion and it may not be possible to restart the engine after it stopped, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners and dealers will replace the positive battery terminal and cover, free of charge. The recallbegan on january 23, 2012. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA 10V555000Nov 12, 2010Electrical System13,737 vehicles
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 sentra vehicles, manufactured from may 22, 2010, through july 8, 2010. Due to a machining irregularity, the bolt/washer surface on the positive battery terminal cable end may allow for a gap to occur in the contact area of the terminal. This can result in a voltage drop that may cause difficulty starting the vehicle and could cause damage to the engine control module.
Risk: This issue can cause the engine to stop running while the vehicle is in motion at low speed with a difficult or no start increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the positive battery terminal cable end with a new one free of charge. The safety recall began pn november 29, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Electrical System complaints by Sentra model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201052 (36%)
201134 (24%)
201214 (8%)
201345 (7%)
201435 (9%)
201527 (8%)
201653 (20%)
201746 (20%)
201844 (24%)
201987 (39%)
202050 (24%)
202140 (31%)
202225 (31%)
20238 (40%)
202411 (28%)
20254 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2010 Nissan Sentra?: NHTSA lists 52 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Sentra, which is 36% of the 144 total complaints filed for that model year, the largest share among all listed Sentra years.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Nissan Sentra's electrical system?: Yes. Two recalls, 10V555000 and 11V579000, cover a machining irregularity and zinc coating issue on the positive battery terminal cable and terminal stud on 2010-2011 Sentra models.
What symptoms show up before the electrical failure?: Owners report sudden stalling while driving, illuminated engine/battery/hazard lights, and a failure to restart, with the positive battery terminal cable found loose or corroded in several cases.
At what mileage do these electrical failures typically occur?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 82,960 miles for Electrical System complaints on the 2010 Sentra.
Did the electrical issue cause any fires or injuries?: NHTSA records 3 fires, 1 crash, and 1 injury among the 2010 Sentra's Electrical System complaints.