Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Nissan Sentra
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Nissan Sentra has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 270 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V135000 Brake Lights May Not Illuminate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V253000 Front Passenger Air Bag may Deploy Improperly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V485000 Engine Room Harness Connection May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V436000 Passenger Air Bag Harness Connector Disconnect NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V244000 Passenger Air Bag may not Deploy due to OCS Error NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V242000 Deformed Seat Belt Bracket Affecting OCS Operation NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 127 complaints
- Engine 48 complaints
- Electrical System 45 complaints
- Unknown or Other 43 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 27 complaints
- Air Bags 24 complaints
Of the 270 complaints on file, 18 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 270 complaints, owners report 13 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Nissan Sentra has a moderate number of complaints and recall campaigns, mainly involving powertrain, engine, and electrical issues. Despite these concerns, it does not show a concentration of severe failures, placing it in the average reliability category. The recall campaigns address critical safety components such as air bags and brake lights, underscoring the importance of addressing these issues promptly. Overall, evidence remains thin regarding catastrophic failures.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| powertrain | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $800–$3,000 | occasional |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pads and rotors
- Tire rotations
- Transmission fluid changes
- Coolant flushes
- Air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping
- Engine knocking
- Electrical shorts
- Brake light failure
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Nissan Sentra at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.