Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Nissan Sentra has 124 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
124
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The CVT transmission went out when I was driving on an interstate. I was driving 65 mph and within s... |
| Nov 13, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I purchased this vehicle from Capital Auto Auction, and it was listed as having only a “minor engine... |
| Sep 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | CVT code P17F4 Judder i have not drove 356 miles in the last 2 days. |
| Jul 29, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle ... |
| Jul 19, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while accelerating on a busy street, the v... |
| Jul 4, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Jun 10, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission failed after used car purchase. Called regarding fluid on driveway and was told norma... |
| May 11, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | My 2016 Nissan Sentra SV has had two complete CVT transmission failures. I purchased the vehicle use... |
| May 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | CVT Transmission -available upon request to inspect. Safety was at risk as I was in flow of traffic... |
| Mar 17, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS | I filed a complaint a couple months ago, about my car driving erratic and slipping of gears , joltin... |
| Mar 5, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | I have a 2016 Nissan Sentra SV with 103k miles on it. I was driving the car, and noticed at stop sig... |
| Feb 16, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving car shuts down in traffic!!! Cuts off at stop signs!!! Cuts off driving up steep roads... |
| Feb 10, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Car stalls on and off especially driving up hills… the car jolts… speed dominator is fluctuating up ... |
| Feb 2, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while approaching a traffic light, th... |
| Jan 20, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Jan 17, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The vehicle just slows down and will not go while driving it. This could cause wrecks while driving ... |
| Jan 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The transmission gave out. There was no warning lights given, no issues. |
| Jan 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while approaching a traffic light, th... |
| Jan 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while approaching a traffic light, th... |
| Dec 11, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | My 2016 Nissan Sentra malfunctioned while driving on the Highway three separate times. The car sudde... |