What is the overall risk grade for the 2011 NISSAN Sentra?

The 2011 NISSAN Sentra has a risk grade of F. This grade is calculated from 2 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).

How many safety recalls does the 2011 NISSAN Sentra have?

The 2011 NISSAN Sentra has 2 known safety recalls on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.

What is the most severe recall for the 2011 NISSAN Sentra?

The most severe recall for the 2011 NISSAN Sentra is classified as medium. This indicates a moderate safety issue that should be addressed promptly.

Is the 2011 NISSAN Sentra safe to drive?

The 2011 NISSAN Sentra has 2 open safety recalls. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES recall for the 2011 NISSAN Sentra? (Campaign #10V555000)

The positive terminal cable on your Sentra's battery is the connection between the battery and the electrical system. In some 2010-2011 models, the bolt on this cable can be uneven, causing a gap in the connection that can lead to engine problems. If this issue happens while you're driving at low speeds, your engine could stall and not restart, increasing the risk of a crash. Your Nissan dealer will replace the faulty terminal cable end with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.

2011 NISSAN Sentra

2 recalls Risk Grade: F Most severe issue: Moderate

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Manufacturer

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

What Happened

The battery cables in your Sentra play a crucial role in getting your engine started. In some 2010-2011 models, the protective coating on the battery terminal stud is too thick, which can cause a voltage drop.

Risk if Unfixed

If this issue occurs, your engine may stall while you're driving, and you might not be able to restart it. This increases the risk of a crash, especially if you're on a busy road or in a critical driving situation.

Free Fix

Your Nissan dealer will replace the faulty battery terminal and cover with a new one, completely free of charge. You'll get a notification letter, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.

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Original — What Happened

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).

Original — Risk if Unfixed

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.

Original — 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.

View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Manufacturer

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

What Happened

The positive terminal cable on your Sentra's battery is the connection between the battery and the electrical system. In some 2010-2011 models, the bolt on this cable can be uneven, causing a gap in the connection that can lead to engine problems.

Risk if Unfixed

If this issue happens while you're driving at low speeds, your engine could stall and not restart, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free Fix

Your Nissan dealer will replace the faulty terminal cable end with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.

Show original NHTSA language

Original — What Happened

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.

Original — Risk if Unfixed

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.

Original — 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.

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