2016 Model Year

Nissan Sentra

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
261
Recalls
3
Crashes
18
Severe
30

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

16V485000 Jun 2016

Other

No consequence data available

16V436000 Jun 2016

Other

No consequence data available

16V242000 Apr 2016

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Electrical System
Jan 2026

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Nissan Sentra. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a dealer...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Nov 2025

I purchased this vehicle from Capital Auto Auction, and it was listed as having only a “minor engine stutter” and that it “runs and drives.” However,...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 2025

Ive took my car to alhambra dealer for a recall and before I did i scared my car with the obd2 to make sure everything was okay witch it scanned no ch...

Power Train
Nov 2025

Car stalls on and off especially driving up hills… the car jolts… speed dominator is fluctuating up and down… car is showing codes on OBD scanner (P25...

Power Train
Oct 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the veh...

POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Sep 2025

CVT code P17F4 Judder i have not drove 356 miles in the last 2 days.

Power Train
Aug 2025

Transmission failed after used car purchase. Called regarding fluid on driveway and was told normal after oil change. Continued fluid leak past 30...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 2025

While I was driving on [XXX] , a piece of ampact tap metal (the "C" piece) hit my front part of the car, it went on the lower rack of my car, and it g...

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Jul 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while accelerating on a busy street, the vehicle stalled in front of an approaching tractor-...

Power Train
Jun 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission started slipping. No warning lights...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2016 Nissan Sentra has 261 complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Power Train. 18 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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