2016 Nissan Sentra: recalls and problems
6 recalls and 270 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.
Most common problems
What owners report
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 .
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 was informed that the vin was not under recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was n
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 subsequently towed to an authorized nissan dealership, where the transmission/transaxle was replaced. a
On friday, july 3, 2026, at approximately 9:30 pm, while driving on the parkway at an approximate speed of 65 miles per hour and preparing to merge onto the highway, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled completely. i was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. after a few minutes, once the immediate traffic situation on the highway entrance cleared, i attempted to re-engage the vehicle. while the
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Sentra. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.