2010 Nissan Sentra vs 2012 Nissan Sentra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 Nissan Sentra | 2012 Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 144 | 180 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 104 | 107 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–29 | 24–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 68,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Sentra | Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 18 | 68 |
| Engine | 35 | 39 |
| Electrical System | 50 | 13 |
| Air Bags | 31 | 20 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 22 |
| Structure | 2 | 17 |
| Steering | 9 | 9 |
| Suspension | 7 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 24 | 10 |
| Airbag warning light | 16 | 5 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 17 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 16 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
2010 Nissan Sentra
2012 Nissan Sentra
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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.