2016 Nissan Sentra Power Train Problems
- 33
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 33 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 5 records
- feels like · 4 records
- transmission failed · 4 records
- back forth · 4 records
- diagnosed transmission · 4 records
- repaired failure · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 13 |
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
When on the freeway, once vehicle has reached 50-70 mph, the rpms jump up and down. Super dangerous as i am then unable to maintain control of vehicle and have to cut through traffic to a shoulder. Also on take off and stopping at red lights, car shudders and feels like it is going to stall. I know there is a class action lawsuit out there as many drivers are having this issue but i should not have to pay $5 in…
ODI 11290083
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
When driving down the road one minute my car is driving fine then when you come to a stop and press on the gas my car doesn't want to go anywhere. The rpm will accelerate but my speedometer will not go up. I have even pressed the gas all the way to the floor and it still won't get up in speed. My car will also act like it's trying to dye when sitting at at light or stop sign. It's also started making a rattling…
ODI 11300371
Power Train
When giving the gas when taking off vehicle shudders. When on the freeway around 50-60 mph the rpms jump up and down and the car jerks and sometimes feels like it may stall out at high speeds. This is extremely dangerous on california freeways.
ODI 11287625
Power Train
So yesterday in my apartment complex, i was driving up a hill to get to my apartment, when my car completely stalled on me & started to revert backwards, so as i'm trying to stop my car i get drug back down the hill with my car & as my car continued, it hit a tree & a shed which messed up my driver side & my back bumper & trunk. Also i have physical injuries as well.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11282005
Power Train
Car was bought brand new and at 64k miles transmission failed. Vehicle started to shake on acceleration then it would just shut down on the freeway or when parked. When the car was in park or stopped at a light it would also start shaking and shut down. Acceleration was also very slow even when flooring the gas pedal the car would not go beyond 20-40 mph.
ODI 11278459
Power Train
Vehicle has a shutter in low speeds and slightly slips
ODI 11258205
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Car cvt transmission slipping and shuddering while in motion also stahling while entering freeway, crossing intersections, and while turning.
ODI 11282488
Engine · Power Train · Wheels
My 2016 nissan sentra is been unsafe to drive, i was taking my daughter to school when i was trying to hit the gas it jumped up almost hit the front car we were behind. Car doesn't go faster then 10mph. I can't believe being a new car i must pay a lot money to fix transmission. I'm a single mother and need this problem fixed please.i can't pick up my kids from school or pick them up from location i meet ex husband…
ODI 11229293
Power Train
As i was driving on the highway i felt my car punch, like when it switched gears it kept making a bang noise like if it was punching. As i continued driving the check engine light turned on and i went to a pep boys and a autozone so they could read the code and they both came up with 'p2859'. I called the dealership and told them i would be bringing it in the following day because it was late already. The next day i…
ODI 11210710
Power Train
My transmission failed on a major highway. I could not accelerate and narrowly avoided a terrible accident. Prior to this incident, the car was making a small kind of clicking/shuddering sound when i would accelerate. I thought it was an issue with the tires. The dealership told me the transmission was failing, but i thought they may have been mistaken because i was having no issues with moving at the time. Now i…
ODI 11217733
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
The drivers door handle comes off. The car bucks and loses power,the tachometer needle moves up and down. Rpm sensor?.the brakes (rear drums crunching). I have 3 different bills for the brakes. Im trying to get ahead of this situation with the bucking of my car. Read up on complaints due to trouble with nissan transmission. I don't want to be stuck with back and forth b.s.about who is responsible etc. I own it…
ODI 11203923
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Car not even 24 hours old, the car would not start with pushing the starter button, the rmp would be at 3 at idleing. March 2019, engine light came on, and went to the dealer. Sensor in fuel pump had to be replaced, few weeks power train problems. In the middle of intersection of route 45 in greys lake, il. The car would not shift out of first gear and almost dies in the middle of intersection. Shut the car off, the…
ODI 11204626
Power Train
Complete transmission failure while driving. Transmission stalled out in the middle of the interstate due to loss of power even with engaged acceleration, transmission jerking and slipping. Feels like it skipping along the street with loss of power.
ODI 11187048
Power Train
Transmission is making a whirring noise on acceleration from a green light and is jerking sometimes upon acceleration. Then getting on the interstate it hesitates before it hits 60 mph i bought this car with 45,000 miles and payment. I made a mistake because form other complaints the cvt is has a ton of issues and needs to be recalled.
ODI 11174648
Power Train
The transmission needs to be replaced at almost 114k on a 3 year old vehicle. Was told it cant be fixed or sealed because of the cvt technology that prevents repairs. Costs about $4k to replace the transmission. Why can't the transmission be repaired? Why isn't the 120k powertrain coverage automatic if you stand behind your product and brand?
ODI 11160938
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan sentra. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle jerked violently. The vehicle was taken to nissan south morrow (located at [redacted], morrow, ga 30260) where it was diagnosed that there was internal damage to the continuously variable transmission. The vehicle was repaired by aamco. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 11162538
Body · Power Train
We bought a 2016 nissan sentra in march of 2018. I took it in complaining of a whining noise a few months after having it and was told because they don't see or feel anything there is nothing to be done. Now in november the cvt transmission needs replaced. It punches when you go to take off, feels like it is losing power when driving on the freeway, difficult accelerating, jerks while driving, shifts on its own from…
ODI 11150960
Power Train
Days before the transmission stopped on me the car would feel like it was changing gears on it's own on the highway,it would shift back and forth really bad and the rpms were going up and down really fast and the car would not accelerate past 40 mph.finally when i tried to go up the street,the car would not move at all,had it towed to the dealership and they said the transmission needs to be replaced for 4500.00,on…
ODI 11149544
Power Train
I purchased this car brand new. After stopping at a stop light or sign, or even just slowing down, it would always delay after stepping on the gas to move from day one. I thought it was normal. After about 30,000 miles, the transmission started to slip on the freeway, especially on hot days. It felt like i was putting the car in neutral while my foot was still on the gas. It may have done that once a day on my way…
ODI 11221907
Power Train
I have a 2016 nissan sentra that has cvt transmission that is breaking down after the car is only 2 years old. Car is having trouble shifting, accelerating, and hesitate and loses power when driving on both a city street or highway. This has been a known problem by nissan from previous models and that go from 2003 to 2010 models where they extended the transmission warranty. I found this out through research and see…
ODI 11142650
Power Train
The transmission shutters and fails to accelerate in traffic. It stopped pulling on a bridge on the interstate this morning on a step incline. The rpm s bounce back and forth. The transmission has now completely failed. The car has a little over 78,000 miles on it and had displaying problems since 62,000 miles, right after the warranty expired.
ODI 11120881
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan sentra. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning on two occasions. The vehicle was taken to sutherlin nissan of ft myers (13985 s tamiami trail, fort myers, fl 33912, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the transmission was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.
ODI 11111975
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan sentra. While driving various speeds, the transmission failed to shift as intended. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed at a dealer. An independent mechanic informed the contact that the transmission fluid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.
ODI 11115299
Forward Collision Avoidance · Power Train · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
New car with several incidences when traveling at low speeds and needing to stop the vehicle the breaks felt sluggish, the vehicle would not stop where i intended, and it made sounds. I went to several nissan dealerships and they each told me the break system was ok and i just needed to get the feel of a nissan sentra. I told them that was not the case because i owned several nissan sentras. They said there was…
Crash reported
ODI 11103820
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan sentra. While driving low speeds, the vehicle would not accelerate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to kraft nissan ([redacted], tallahassee, fl 32308, [redacted]). The dealer diagnosed that the transmission needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure…
ODI 11183511