2016 Honda Accord vs 2016 Nissan Sentra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Honda Accord | 2016 Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 593 | 267 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 173 | 197 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 32 | 18 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–30 | 30–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 38,000 mi | 63,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 190 | 44 |
| Power Train | 29 | 126 |
| Exterior Lighting | 127 | 7 |
| Engine | 44 | 47 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 38 | 17 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 | 27 |
| Service Brakes | 30 | 18 |
| Air Bags | 15 | 24 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 31 | 37 |
| Won’t start | 15 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 19 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 14 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 24 |
| Overheating | 8 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 14 |
2016 Honda Accord
2016 Nissan Sentra
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.