2016 Nissan Sentra safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (4/5)
18
complaints reporting a crash
2
complaints reporting fire
6
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2016 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 10 report injuries (13 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2016 Nissan Sentra vehicles were involved in 124 fatal crashes with 79 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskBrake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing… · Mar 3, 2021
- Crash riskDue to a manufacturing error within the air bag inflators, the passenger… · Apr 13, 2017
- Crash riskEngine room harness may have a terminal pin too large to maintain a connection… · Jun 29, 2016
- Crash riskWiring harness connector may disconnect from the dual-stage passenger air bag · Jun 15, 2016
- Crash riskIn these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System… · Apr 26, 2016
- Crash riskFront passenger seat belt bracket may become deformed if it is used to secure a… · Apr 26, 2016