How many electrical system complaints does the 2011 Nissan Sentra have?

NHTSA lists 34 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Nissan Sentra, which is 24% of all 142 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Nissan Sentra electrical system?

Yes. Nissan issued recall 11V579000 for a zinc coating defect on the positive battery terminal stud and recall 10V555000 for a machining irregularity on the positive battery terminal cable end.

Did the 2011 Nissan Sentra electrical problems cause fires?

NHTSA complaint data shows 3 fires reported in the electrical system category for the 2011 Sentra, with no crashes or injuries listed.

At what mileage do electrical failures typically occur on the 2011 Sentra?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2011 Sentra is 81,012.5 miles.

2011 Nissan Sentra Electrical System Problems

The 2011 Nissan Sentra has 34 electrical system complaints, 24% of its 142 total complaints for the year, including 3 fires. Two related recalls cover positive battery terminal and cable defects. Median mileage at failure is 81,012.5 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 34; 24% of 142
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 81,013 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden loss of power or stalling while driving, sometimes tied to a failed main fuse or battery harness at the positive terminal.
Some vehicles caught fire, including one incident inside the car and another at the rear end, without dealers able to identify the cause.
Several owners describe the car failing to start, linked by owners to the battery cable recall campaign, with dealers replacing battery cables.
One owner reported a body control module replacement after the alarm system sounded daily, with the issue recurring months later.
Owners describe warning lights illuminating along with stalling at highway speed, sometimes followed by the engine seizing or failing to restart.
One owner reported repeated ignition coil and spark plug failures with recurring engine misfires after repair.

When 2011 Nissan Sentra electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 16, 2011, latest Jul 13, 2026.

34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2011 to Jul 2026; peak Mar 2016 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2011 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 many electrical system complaints does the 2011 Nissan Sentra have?: NHTSA lists 34 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Nissan Sentra, which is 24% of all 142 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Nissan Sentra electrical system?: Yes. Nissan issued recall 11V579000 for a zinc coating defect on the positive battery terminal stud and recall 10V555000 for a machining irregularity on the positive battery terminal cable end.
Did the 2011 Nissan Sentra electrical problems cause fires?: NHTSA complaint data shows 3 fires reported in the electrical system category for the 2011 Sentra, with no crashes or injuries listed.
At what mileage do electrical failures typically occur on the 2011 Sentra?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2011 Sentra is 81,012.5 miles.