2016 Nissan Sentra power train problems
126 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2016 Nissan Sentra — 47% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On Friday, July 3, 2026, at approximately 9:30 PM, while driving on the parkway at an approximate speed of 65 miles per hour and preparing to merge onto the highway, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled completely. I was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. After a few…”
filed Aug 5, 2026
“The CVT transmission, which Nissan has had many issues with per the large number of class action lawsuits, failed while I was driving the vehicle on a main street in San Diego. The vehicle showed no indication (warning light) that there was any engine failure or issue. The CVT transmission just…”
filed Apr 21, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Sentra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sentra | 3 | 12% |
| 2024 Sentra | 7 | 22% |
| 2022 Sentra | 6 | 8% |
| 2021 Sentra | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 Sentra | 9 | 4% |
| 2019 Sentra | 54 | 24% |
| 2018 Sentra | 46 | 25% |
| 2017 Sentra | 76 | 33% |
| 2015 Sentra | 171 | 49% |
| 2014 Sentra | 182 | 48% |
| 2013 Sentra | 311 | 49% |
| 2012 Sentra | 68 | 38% |
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.