2016 Nissan Sentra Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 19 fuel system complaints for the 2016 Nissan Sentra, 7% of its 270 total complaints for the year. Owners typically reported stalling or power loss around a median of 52,500 miles, with one crash and no recall tied to this system.
- Fuel System complaints
- 19
- 7% of 270
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 52,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Vehicle loses power and stalls while accelerating from a stop or crossing an intersection, sometimes with the dash lights illuminating.
- Car shakes and putters before stalling shortly after exiting a highway, then struggles to restart.
- RPMs jump around and the car loses speed on the freeway, as if it cannot find the right gear.
- Engine hesitates or skips intermittently, with the gas pedal only partially responding before the car jerks.
- One owner reported the fuel pump needed replacement after the vehicle lost power and stalled without warning.
When 2016 Nissan Sentra fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 15, 2017, latest Aug 21, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2016 Nissan Sentra
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Fuel System complaints by Sentra model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Nissan Sentra?
- NHTSA lists 19 fuel system complaints for the 2016 Sentra, which is 7% of the 270 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Nissan Sentra fuel system?
- No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the fuel system complaints for the 2016 Sentra.
- At what mileage do 2016 Sentra fuel system problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 52,500 miles.
- Did fuel system issues cause any crashes in the 2016 Sentra?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and no fires linked to the fuel system complaints for the 2016 Sentra.
- How does the 2016 Sentra compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
- The 2016 Sentra's 7% share of complaints in this area is higher than most other model years, which mostly range from 0% to 6%, based on NHTSA data.