2016 Nissan Sentra fuel/propulsion system problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2016 Nissan Sentra — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“In 2023, my vehicle experienced a transmission/CVT-related failure that resulted in a loss of propulsion. The vehicle became unable to continue driving and was stopped in Chino Hills, California. A neighbor called the police, and officers responded to the scene, although no police report was filed…”
filed Aug 21, 2026
“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
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 | 3% |
| 2024 Sentra | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 Sentra | 2 | 2% |
| 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.