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2016 Nissan Sentra: recalls and problems

6 recalls and 270 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

6recalls
270complaints
18crashes reported
2fires reported
13injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train126 · 47%
  • Engine48 · 18%
  • Electrical System43 · 16%
  • Unknown Or Other43 · 16%
  • Vehicle Speed Control27 · 10%
  • Air Bags21 · 8%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System18 · 7%
  • Service Brakes18 · 7%
  • Structure10 · 4%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)10 · 4%

What owners report

Electrical System,Engine

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

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

Power Train,Unknown Or Other,Fuel/Propulsion System

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

Power Train

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

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2016 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Sentra. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.