2016 Nissan Sentra problems and complaints
Owners have filed 270 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Nissan Sentra. The most-reported areas: Power Train (127), Engine (48), Electrical System (45).
Key takeaways
- 270 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 18 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 13 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 127 | 47% |
| Engine | 48 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 45 | 17% |
| Unknown Or Other | 43 | 16% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 | 10% |
| Air Bags | 24 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 18 | 7% |
| Structure | 10 | 4% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 10 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 3% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,engine - filed 2026-09-09
The ECU problem is a major issue the vehicle is stalling, not starting, just malfunctioning tremendously while on the road in traffic while driving it stalls in traffic, shuts off in traffic. I was told this was a issue back in July 2017 The same issue has occurred again with safety concerns .
Exterior Lighting - filed 2026-09-02
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an AutoZone and DTC: C1116 “Stop Lamp Switch" was retrieved. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact ...
Power Train,unknown Or Other,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-08-21
In 2023, my vehicle experienced a transmission/CVT-related failure that resulted in a loss of propulsion. The vehicle became unable to continue driving and was stopped in Chino Hills, California. A neighbor called the police, and officers responded to the scene, although no police report was filed. The vehicle was subs...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.