2016 Nissan Sentra

$900
from
143
listings
$900–$19K
price range
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Low$900
High$18,995
From$900
Avg Mileage108,217 mi
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Sourced from 143 active dealer listings as of

Safety

6 recall campaigns to check. See the safety breakdown below

2016 Nissan Sentra Trims

All Trims Combined
From$900
$900–$19K
143 listings108,217 avg miles
1.8 S
From$2,690
15 listings|$3K–$7K
2.0
From$2,000
20 listings|$2K–$9K
2.0 S
From$750
77 listings|$750–$10K
2.0 S FE+
From$2,950
11 listings|$3K–$7K
2.0 SL
From$2,400
17 listings|$2K–$9K
2.0 SR
From$2,995
56 listings|$3K–$10K
2.0 SR FE+
From$1,995
3 listings|$2K–$6K
FE+ S
From$6,500
7 listings|$7K–$16K
FE+ SV
From$1,800
3 listings|$2K–$8K
GXE
From$1,395
8 listings|$1K–$4K
NISMO
From$6,500
11 listings|$7K–$16K
S
From$975
3,489 listings|$975–$30K
SE-R
From$4,500
4 listings|$5K–$13K
SE-R Spec V
From$3,555
4 listings|$4K–$10K
SL
From$1,250
1,979 listings|$1K–$35K
SR
From$525
6,034 listings|$525–$37K
SR Turbo
From$5,838
22 listings|$6K–$14K
SV
From$650
16,134 listings|$650–$31K

2016 Nissan Sentra Pricing

Price Trend

+35%
$665$1K$2K$3K$4KMar 26Mar 26Mar 26$1,350
3 data pointsAs of Mar 26

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Nissan Sentra Safety & Reliability

Elevated

Federal safety data shows 6 recalls and 265 complaints for the 2016 Nissan Sentra, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

6
Recalls
265
Complaints
18
Crashes
2
Fires
Recall Findings
16V2440002016-26-04
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.

If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.

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16V4360002016-15-06
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 LEAF vehicles manufactured February 24, 2016, to March 23, 2016, and Sentra vehicles manufactured February 9, 2016, to March 4, 2016. The wiring harness connector may disconnect from the dual-stage passenger air bag.

If the wiring harness disconnects, the passenger air bag may not to deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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17V2530002017-13-04
AIR BAGS

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 LEAF and 2014, 2016 and 2017 Sentra vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error within the air bag inflators, the passenger frontal air bag may not properly deploy in the event of a crash.

In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag doesn't deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury to passengers.

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16V4850002016-29-06
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sentra vehicles manufactured April 11, 2016, through April 26, 2016. The engine room harness may have a terminal pin too large to maintain a connection with the Engine Control Unit (ECU).

If the engine room harness loses connection to the ECU, the vehicle may not start or the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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16V2420002016-26-04
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Sentra vehicles manufactured June 4, 2012, to April 9, 2016. The front passenger seat belt bracket may become deformed if it is used to secure a Child Restraint System (CRS). The deformed seat bracket may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) to incorrectly classify the installed CRS, resulting in the front passenger air bag to not be turned off as designed when a CRS is in the seat.

If the frontal passenger air bag deploys in the event of a crash when a child seat is installed in the front passenger seat, there will be an increased risk of injury to the child in the CRS.

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21V1350002021-03-03
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating.

The brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 265 issues reported over 1 model years, power train problems are the most common for the 2016 Nissan Sentra. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Power Train83
02Unknown Or Other21
03Air Bags16
04Electrical System12
05Engine10
265 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Nissan Sentra Fuel Economy

30–33mpg combined
·
27-30city
·
35-38hwy
·
$1,350-$1,450/yr

The 2016 Nissan Sentra delivers 30 to 33 MPG combined across 3 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
Sentra FE - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
33mpg
1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
30 city38 hwy~$1,350/yr8/10 Clean
Sentra - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
32mpg
1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
29 city37 hwy~$1,350/yr8/10 Clean
Sentra - Manual 6-spd
30mpg
1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city35 hwy~$1,450/yr7/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2016 Nissan Sentra

37States

Texas has the most inventory at 13%, with options spread across 37 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2016.

Buying a 2016 Nissan Sentra?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2016 Nissan Sentra a good car to buy?

The 2016 Nissan Sentra has its strengths and its watch-outs. 6 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report power train as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2016 Nissan Sentra?

There are 6 documented recalls for the 2016 Nissan Sentra. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2016 Nissan Sentra?

You'll get between 30 and 33 MPG combined from the 2016 Nissan Sentra, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2016 Nissan Sentra?

Out of 265 owner complaints, power train issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.

How does the 2016 compare to other Nissan Sentra years?

Pricing, reliability, and supply vary across Nissan Sentra model years. Visit the Nissan Sentra buyer's guide to compare year-over-year.

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