2010 Nissan Sentra Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

35Engine complaints

24.3%Of all 144 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM49 · 34%

ENGINE35 · 24.3%

AIR BAGS31 · 21.5%

POWER TRAIN17 · 11.8%

Unspecified / other13 · 9%

Share of the 144 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 Nissan Sentra overview page.

What owners report

“WHILE DRIVING, MANY TIMES MY CAR LOSE POWER AND STALL OUT. RATE OF SPEED DOESN'T SEEM TO AFFECT WHETHER THE CAR STALLS. I HAVE TO…”NHTSA complaint 11194528 — filed 04/08/2019

“WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR MAY OCCASIONALLY LOSE POWER AND STALL OUT. RATE OF SPEED DOESN'T SEEM TO AFFECT WHETHER THE CAR STALLS. I HAVE TO…”NHTSA complaint 11172102 — filed 01/25/2019

“I OWN THE SR TRIM WITH THE 2.0 LITRE ENGINE, I TOO EXPERIENCED THE VALVE KNOCKING AND IT WOULD TRIGGER A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. I…”NHTSA complaint 11171218 — filed 01/21/2019

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Nissan Sentra have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2010 Nissan Sentra: 35 of 144 complaints on file (24.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2010 Nissan Sentra have in total?

144 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.