The problem with the car is that after a stop sign, the car no longer moved forward, it stayed in the road, this was blocking traffic and it was dangerous to get out of the car, the tow truck arrived to move it from the road, several mechanics examined it and said that the transmission was damaged, the car has only traveled 78,140 miles.
2016 nissan Sentra powertrain problems
severe 125 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
125
Recalls
0
Crashes
6
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 9 most recent
When driving on the interstate above 45 miles per hour, the car jerks and does not want to go. The car almost did not make it thru the intersection with another vehicle coming on more than one occasion. Car finally stopped and had to be towed. Informed that a new transmission was needed.
WHILE IN MOTION THE CAR JERKS AND SLIPS GEARS WHILE DRIVING IT HAS LOSS OF POWER WHEN ACCELERATING I FEEL UNSAFE WHILE DRIVING MY CAR.
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 HAV…
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 6889 JONESBORO ROAD, 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…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE WHEN HIS WIFE TRIED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND RESTART THE VEHICLE AND SAFELY DRIVE HOME. THE DEALER MCDONOUGH NISSAN (1775 AVALON PARKWAY, MCDONOUGH, GA 30253, (770) 282-5077) STATED THAT THE EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS ACTIVE UP TO 84,000 FOR ISSUE THA…
My 2016 Nissan Sentra malfunctioned while driving on the Highway three separate times. The car suddenly lost its ability to accelerate and seemed to power down while becoming more difficult to steer. It seemed to start shuddering and I thought it may have been a front end flat tire. After pulling off the road and putting the car in park, when I waited a minute or two, I placed the car in drive and…
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?
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2016 nissan Sentra?
It's a meaningful issue. 125 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $2,500.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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