Sell your 2010 Nissan Sentra for cash

The 2010 Nissan Sentra is a midsize car that came with a choice of 2.0L 4-cyl and 2.5L 4-cyl engines. At 16 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2010 Nissan Sentra at a glance

Body styleMidsize Cars
Engines2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic (variable gear ratios), Manual 6-spd, Automatic (AV-S6)
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline
Fuel economy21–26 city / 28–34 highway / 24–29 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$2,300–$3,400 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂306–370 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA4 configurations
Age16 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 16 years old, most of a 2010 Sentra's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a midsize car, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2010 Sentra. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the electrical system, typically around 83,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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2010 Nissan Sentra recalls

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 2010 Nissan Sentra. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Electrical SystemDec 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V579000

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…

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.

Electrical SystemNov 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V555000

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…

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.

EquipmentSep 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V401000

Nissan is recalling certain vehicles that were equipped with a garmin nuvi model 750 navigation system. The batteries contained in the affected gps units can overheat.

Risk: Overheated batteries could result in a fire.

Common 2010 Sentra problems

Owners have filed 144 complaints about the 2010 Nissan Sentra with NHTSA. 11 reports involved a crash and 4 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 8 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Electrical System49
  • Engine35
  • Air Bags31
  • Power Train17
  • Unknown or Other13
  • Vehicle Speed Control11

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Electrical System83,000 mi
  • Engine80,000 mi
  • Air Bags65,000 mi
  • Power Train80,000 mi
  • Unknown or Other98,000 mi
  • Vehicle Speed Control11,000 mi

2010 Nissan Sentra service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 104 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2010 Nissan Sentra. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Electrical System19
  • Equipment7
  • Fuel System7
  • Service Brakes6
  • Gasoline4
  • Suspension4

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2026 · NTB09-131C

    CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement "Certification Label" or "VIN Plate/L

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2026 · NTB09-131C

    CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement "Certification Label" or "VIN Plate/L

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMay 2024 · NTB10-066C

    CAN COMMUNICATION CODES - DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMay 2024 · NTB13-027D

    CAN COMMUNICATION - NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulleti

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

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Selling a 2010 Sentra: questions

How much is a 2010 Nissan Sentra worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2010 Sentra that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2010 Sentras that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2010 Sentra with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2010 Nissan Sentra; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2010 Sentra?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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