2010 Nissan Sentra vs 2010 Toyota Prius
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 Nissan Sentra | 2010 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 144 | 2,820 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 104 | 387 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 183 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 13 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–29 | 50 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 8,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Sentra | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 849 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 591 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 0 | 502 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 287 |
| Electrical System | 50 | 192 |
| Engine | 35 | 140 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 148 |
| Air Bags | 31 | 84 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 24 | 95 |
| Airbag warning light | 16 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 28 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 401 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 320 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 40 |
2010 Nissan Sentra
2010 Toyota Prius
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.