2016 Nissan Sentra structure problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2016 Nissan Sentra — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have replaced bumper clips twice. They continue to break off. Please advise whey these plastic clips break off. I'm afraid bumper can break off in highway and cause an accident.”
filed Sep 27, 2021
“Brought this 2016 in april of 2020, after I initially drove it , my daughter took over driving it since I'm a disabled veteran. My fiance drove the vehicle in june and realized it was a different feeling with the car . Took it to the shop and they replaced two front tires and perform a tune up . My…”
filed Sep 15, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label =…
NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 2026CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label =…
NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 2026
Structure problems in other Sentra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sentra | 2 | 8% |
| 2024 Sentra | 2 | 6% |
| 2022 Sentra | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Sentra | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 Sentra | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 Sentra | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 Sentra | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 Sentra | 9 | 4% |
| 2015 Sentra | 14 | 4% |
| 2014 Sentra | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 Sentra | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 Sentra | 17 | 9% |
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.