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2016 Nissan Sentra Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 6 NHTSA recalls and 266 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2016 Nissan Sentra

The 2016 Nissan Sentra is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

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NHTSA Recalls
6 recalls on record
266
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
18
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Nissan Sentra (6)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Nissan dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V253000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V436000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V485000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V244000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V242000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V135000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Nissan Sentra

Based on 266 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
125
Electrical System
33
Unknown Or Other
24
Air Bags
21
Engine
11
Vehicle Speed Control
11
Service Brakes
10
Exterior Lighting
7
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Nissan Sentra — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 144 complaints 2011 141 complaints 2012 180 complaints 2013 636 complaints 2014 379 complaints 2015 345 complaints 2016 266 complaints 2017 228 complaints 2018 183 complaints 2019 219 complaints 2020 200 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2013 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Nissan Sentra

Is the 2016 Nissan Sentra reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Nissan Sentra has 6 recalls and 266 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Nissan Sentra have?
The 2016 Nissan Sentra has 6 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Sentra?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Nissan Sentra are: Power Train, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Air Bags. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Nissan Sentra safe to buy?
The 2016 Nissan Sentra has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 6 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Nissan Sentra should I buy?
Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the Nissan Sentra.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.