2016 Nissan Sentra vs 2018 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 Nissan Sentra | 2018 Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 267 | 184 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 197 | 145 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 30–32 | 28–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 63,500 mi | 41,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Sentra | Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 126 | 46 |
| Electrical System | 44 | 32 |
| Engine | 47 | 22 |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 38 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 | 19 |
| Air Bags | 24 | 9 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 24 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 17 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 37 | 14 |
| Check engine light | 24 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 19 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 6 |
| Shifting problems | 10 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 7 |
2016 Nissan Sentra
2018 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.