2016 Nissan Sentra fuel/propulsion system problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2016 Nissan Sentra — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Ive took my car to alhambra dealer for a recall and before I did i scared my car with the obd2 to make sure everything was okay witch it scanned no check engine and all green check lights IM REDINESS.. AFTER I PICKED UP MY CAR FROM THE DEALER I TOOK THE CAR HOME AND PARKED IT FOR A WHOLE DAY. THE…”
filed Dec 11, 2025
“The vehicle just slows down and will not go while driving it. This could cause wrecks while driving and car just slows down and won't go. This has a cvt transmission that needs to be recalled. Nissan dealers and other automotive shops have said the cvt transmission in Nissans need to be recalled.”
filed Jan 31, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Sentra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sentra | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 Sentra | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 Sentra | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 Sentra | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 Sentra | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 Sentra | 7 | 4% |
| 2017 Sentra | 7 | 3% |
| 2015 Sentra | 11 | 3% |
| 2014 Sentra | 12 | 3% |
| 2013 Sentra | 33 | 5% |
| 2012 Sentra | 9 | 5% |
| 2011 Sentra | 6 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Nissan Sentra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.