Three problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2010 Nissan Sentra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Nissan Sentra based on all problems reported for the 2010 Sentra.
Was driving and car suddenly wouldn't accerlate and jerking along with check engine light on. Tried to drive it next day but couldn't because car was shaking bad and wouldn't move.
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 took it to a near by Nissan dealer and they said that this is a known issue. This was at 75,000 miles. On 12/12/2018 with no warning the engine through a rod on the lower portion of the engine. I was driving 30 mph I heard a rattle and a thump, everything went dead on the vehicle.
When I am driving on the expressway I can't pick up speed. I can have the peddle all the way down and it will not pick up speed. It has slowed down and I have had to pull to the side of the expressway. The most recent incident was may 3rd. I took to the shop and got a code p0744. Check engine light was on. I was told that I need a new transmission.