2016 Nissan Sentra Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 6 NHTSA recalls and 270 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

39/100

Very High Reported Activity — 2016 Nissan Sentra

The 2016 Nissan Sentra shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls

6 recalls on record

270

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

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.

🔧 Air Bags

In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag doesn't deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury to passengers.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at…

NHTSA #17V253000

🔧 Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module

If the wiring harness disconnects, the passenger air bag may not to deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness connector for proper engagement and, if necessary, replace the passenger air bag module and main body harness, free of…

NHTSA #16V436000

🔧 Electrical System: Wiring

If the engine room harness loses connection to the ECU, the vehicle may not start or the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the terminal pin on the engine room harness, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan…

NHTSA #16V485000

🔧 Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification

If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.

Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU)…

NHTSA #16V244000

🔧 Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification

If the frontal passenger air bag deploys in the event of a crash when a child seat is installed in the front passenger seat, there will be an increased risk of injury to the child in the CRS.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the seat belt bracket as well as reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU), free of…

NHTSA #16V242000

🔧 Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights: Switch

The brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective grommet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at…

NHTSA #21V135000

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Most Common Problems — 2016 Nissan Sentra

Based on 270 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train

127

Electrical System

Unknown Or Other

Air Bags

Engine

Vehicle Speed Control

Service Brakes

Exterior Lighting

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Nissan Sentra — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2013 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

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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 recall campaigns and 270 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get 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.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

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.