2016 Nissan Sentra Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 30 brake complaints for the 2016 Nissan Sentra, about 11% of its 270 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 39,600. There is no related recall for this brake issue.
- Brakes complaints
- 30
- 11% of 270
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 39,600 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal sinking to the floor with little or no stopping power, sometimes on repeated occasions the same day.
- Several drivers describe the brakes failing or malfunctioning while approaching a stop sign or intersection at low speed.
- One complaint describes a ruptured brake master cylinder diagnosed at a dealer after the brakes stopped working during normal driving.
- Some owners describe brake failure paired with hardening of the accelerator and steering wheel lock-up, along with multiple dashboard warning lights.
- Rear drum brakes are described as making crunching noises, with owners returning to dealers multiple times without resolution.
When 2016 Nissan Sentra brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 6, 2016, latest Jun 3, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2016 Nissan Sentra
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Sentra model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are brake complaints on the 2016 Nissan Sentra?
- NHTSA lists 30 brake complaints out of 270 total complaints for the 2016 Sentra, about 11% of all complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Nissan Sentra brakes?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this brake issue on the 2016 Sentra.
- At what mileage do Sentra brake problems tend to show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 39,600 miles.
- Did the brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data ties 3 crashes and 3 injuries to brake complaints on the 2016 Sentra.
- How does the 2016 Sentra compare to other model years for brake complaints?
- The 2016 Sentra's brake complaints made up 11% of that year's total, lower than 2018 (23%) and 2011 (20%) but higher than 2015 (6%).