2014 Nissan Sentra vs 2016 Nissan Sentra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Nissan Sentra | 2016 Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 380 | 267 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 194 | 197 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 27 | 18 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 30–33 | 30–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 74,084 mi | 63,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Sentra | Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 182 | 126 |
| Engine | 62 | 47 |
| Electrical System | 32 | 44 |
| Air Bags | 51 | 24 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 31 | 27 |
| Service Brakes | 33 | 18 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 17 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 14 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 41 | 37 |
| Vibration / shaking | 30 | 19 |
| Check engine light | 27 | 24 |
| Hesitation / surging | 24 | 14 |
| Shifting problems | 14 | 10 |
| Airbag warning light | 12 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 14 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
2014 Nissan Sentra
2016 Nissan Sentra
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.