Used 2016 Nissan Sentra Consumer Reviews

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I read reviews on cars in this category before I went searching and, unlike Edmunds review, most have the Sentra as a near last "resort". I went to a Nissan/Kia dealer and drove a Sentra after being shown one. It was attractive enough and felt comfortable so I drove it and ultimately bought one. I was proud of the deal , but before taking delivery was wondering if I made a mistake given the reviews I read. Now that I have owned it long enough to be objective enough, I can say that I made a good choice, not just because the price. It is not flashy by any stretch but, again, looks good. The compliments I have got on the look (gunmetal with the tinted windows) have been surprising. The interior has really grown on me. For me, it is give and take with net "take". The radio display is not the largest and does not have the best display (with the radio on), but sounds very good (it processes the XM radio signal very, very well). The reverse camera is very clear. The climate control area does not have a fancy layout and that has grown well on me. No having to examine the area to figure out how you want to set it. The drivers display has grown on me, too. The large speedometer and tach are great for driving. The 5" drivers display is a standout. The SV doesn't have all of the functions, but is enough and the color display is pleasing. The gas mileage has been better than I expected. Pretty darn thrifty. It is a slow accelerating car with a small gas tank, but the cost of driving it has neutralized the lack of acceleration. I am a bigger guy and find the seats very comfortable. I found them comfy when I drove it relative to other cars I drove. They are not sport seats, but for me do not need to be. Just nice cloth and really comfy. The one thing that stood out when I drove it and has remained my favorite part of the car is the steering wheel. This is a car I paid a little over $16,000 for and considering the price the steering wheel is of a sport diameter and thickness. The steering and handling are not sporty but the car it rides smoothly. Quiet in the city, quite a bit of road noise on the highway. The Conti tires may be part of the reason. i had them on my previous car and interior noise went down a lot when I got new tires. Overall, my Sentra is quite the nice car to spend my days in. I drive quite a bit. A lot of car magazines rip the car for what it is missing. My perspective is, it deserves kudos for what it does give, quite a bit of passenger room, nice ride, maneuvers well, a feeling of safety, comfortable seats, simple dash and controls (a stately look), great instrumentation, very nice gas mileage and a fantastic steering wheel (the first time I have ever admired the feel of a steering wheel on a car). The ease on the pocket book when buying one is a bonus.

More than just affordable, reliable transportation

I purchased my car as a family sedan to seat 4, sometimes 5. The best feature is the interior room and trunk space. The next best feature is fuel economy. Don't be afraid to get the 6 speed manual transmission. It is smooth as silk and allows you to baby the engine or squeeze some power out when you need to. I know the CVT auto's claim to fame is better acceleration and economy but at what cost?? The CVT likes to rev the engine up pretty high even below 20 mph just to accelerate faster. I keep the rpm's lower with the 6 speed. And by the way I get above the 35 mpg rated highway mileage cruising on the interstate. On a 400+ mile trip I averaged over 40 mpg at an average speed of 65 mph (traffic slowed me down some). In any event the Sentra 6 speed manual gives you a lot of bang for your buck in a reasonably roomy family sedan. Don't expect a lot of fancy electronics. Options and controls are basic but uncluttered and easy to operate.

2016 Nissan Sentra SR Faster than what's said

I bought this car with 4 miles, I have put over 1000 miles on it and it has decent pickup, it's not a mustang or a high end sports car, but I didn't buy it for racing. Car has tight suspension, great tire size 17" Wheels, low profile 50r, continentals. I drive the car in Chicago, where it's a hustle and I have had no problems changing lanes or enjoying the drive. I like this car, and hearing negative reviews makes me laugh. All I did was put in a K&N air filter, that's all and put in 89 octane gasoline and the car runs like a gem.

If I just would know this upfront

This vehicle has serious transmission issues, only a year with It and already transmission problema are popping up. The finishing also is poor. Not sure what is the sound on the trunk, but very antique way of closing and opening (check the trunk inside). Also the door handler are very weak easy to break (driver side already getting loose).

My First Nissan

My boyfriend and I decided to lease a 2016 Nissan Sentra SL after our Volvo left us stranded a couple of times. The price was right at $210/month with a 36,000 mile lease. The car has a sporty look to it and is definitely an eye catcher. It stands out from other compact sedans in its' class in my opinion. The cars performance is pretty great too. The acceleration could be a little better but I guess that's the sacrifice you make to get 30+ miles per gallon. The handling and braking are phenomenal. Speaking of braking, did I mention the car stops itself? The safety features on this thing are insane! The intelligent cruise control and frontal collision detection have saved me from an accident on more than one occasion. The back up camera and blind spot monitors are also quite helpful. The Sentra's audio system is amazing. Our's came standard with Bose speakers and bluetooth. I think our Sentra has a better quality audio system than my relative's brand new BMW! We have already put 3,000 miles on our Sentra and have experienced absolutely no problems. This car is unstoppable! And that is a hard thing to say about a car when you live in a place like Vermont where the harsh winters are enough to stop a 4WD SUV. We might even buy it out at the end of our lease.

the transmission completely failed at 97000 miles

The Nissans have a problem with the transmission system. I have the 2016 nissan sentra and the transmission completely failed at 97000 miles. The dealership quoted me 4800 plus tax for a new transmission. I will never buy a nissan again.

If only it were turbocharged

Excellent car. Very sporty with the SR trim, in red alert. It gives a very quiet, comfortable, and spacious ride. Mine has the electronics and drivers assist package. I love the navigation and the interior accent lighting. It's very roomy, especially the back seat and trunk. Almost as roomy as an Altima. More spacious than my 2000 5 series. My only complaint is that it could use more power. At least a turbocharged 4 cylinder. I love the car as it feels more premium than it costs. Check it out.

Nissan Sentra Great Car

Great sporty looking commuter car. Its not a sports car so don't expect it to perform like one but it does have very good performance.

Buy this car NOW!

I live in southern california and drive for work, 2,000 miles a month and my sentra has been the most comfortable of anything i have ever driven. My company is buying 5 more based on the cost of ownership, comfort and reliability. Its amazing, the only other cars that compare are 3x the price. And my dealership was so helpful, they asked all the right questions and found me a car that fits what I need. No complaints.

GreAT Value

I wasn't expecting to get the MPG that Im getting, EPA rated at 39 highway, And on my drive to work I average 40! Very Quiet, the only complaint I have is the location of the usb, I had to buy a longer cable to charge my phone. Other than that, for the price the car was, its stunning. The dealership I bought from was incredible, if any body is in the santa barbara area, stop by the local Nissan Store and ask for Ryan, incredible service, like a 5 star restaurant.

Do not buy a Nissan

Transmisiions, CVT, ARE AWFUL. Nissan is so cheap that they wont even recall the transmission. They have class action suits against them. Really ashame to rob people of their hard earned money.

All Grown Up!

I have owned three Sentra's. A 2004 2.4 SR which would move pretty well, but did not get good mileage. A 2012 SR which had a smaller engine, got better gas mileage, handled better and was a good step up from the 2004. And the 2016 SL I have now which is really a nice car. I have owned the Lexus 300 series, 400 series, Camry XLE V6, Nissan Altima V6, 4, Toyota Avalon XLE, Nissan 300ZX, Corvette, just to name a few cars, but this Sentra is really a good upscale feeling car with a touch of luxury and I can't believe I said that. I know that feeling goes away when you push the accelerator to the floor because then you know it is underpowered a bit, but until then and while driving on the highway and around the city it can make your think at least in the leather of the SL that you are in a little luxury sport car. Not bad for a Sentra!

mu 1st nissan ever

The one bad thing is the cvt trans every 60k fluid change very expensive 250,00 uses special Nissan only fluid 19.00 a qt and cvt can't be rebuilt when they go a 5,600 job put in new one. The car has many great features great mileage, a lot of room big trunk, nice interior sr has 17 inch tires rear disc rides gd.Has new trans Nissan xtronic says all previous pronblems fixed hope so, car is slow needs more power 1.8 and 130 horse for 2900 lb car is unacceptable. THE TRANSMISSION IS CRAP DO NOT BUY A NISSAN TILL THEY FIX THE TRANS PROBLEMS THEY FAIL EARLY AND OFTEN.. THEY OVERHEAT AND AT 49K MINE WAS ACTING, UP BAD CHANGED FLUID FOR 250.00 NOW IS OK TERRIBLE

Love hate relationship with my Sentra

Fuel economy and CVT are my only issues. Ride quality and comfort are great.

Cheaply made to save money. disappointed !

It was a total disaster from the beginning. 1)transmission started to slip and car started to shake intermittently ,2)bottom carpet does not cover the whole area it supposed to cover so it is coming out everywhere,3) brakes are poor.4)trims insulation on all doors are sticking out.under the front bumper a piece of plastic came off. and I saw many Nissan Sentras have the same issue. overall cheaply made.To be fair the only good thing is the MPG.

Just Meh!

This car is not great in different weather conditions. I've had trouble driving in the rain. It tends to get stuck in the snow. I live in a very hilly area and the car rolls back if your foot is not on the brake. Otherwise the car is not too bad. It gets me where I need to go. I love the reverse camera and SiriusXM capabilities.

Iffy

Brakes started squealing at 8000 miles. Have problems when fueling as fuel handle shuts off prior to being filled up; Very disappointed door switches like power locks and windows do not light up at night. Too many noises over bumps

Rust problems

I own 2016 Nissan Sentra and have rust problems in many places, I owned 2013 Sentra and had the same problems. Friend of mine wanted to purchase used 2016 Nissan Sentra, but decided not to because it had rust in the same places as my Sentra. In my opinion rust on Sentras is standard, not coincidence.

3 year owner of the 2016 Sentra

Overall I love my car. It was bought with the intent of carrying my handicapped brother. There have been recalls on the air bags and wiring harness. I have had to replace the radio once already ( all this under warranty thank God) and I will be replacing radio 2 here soon again. My car has all the bells and whistles that honestly I have not utilized all of it. The radio encompasses much more than just a radio so replacement at my own expense will be very costly. I'm not feeling confident this new radio will last as long as it should. The drivers handle is falling apart and it's not as simple as putting a new handle on as it has a push button opening option. I have driven Nissan for years and have seen the decline in craftsmanship

just bought my 1st sentra

Ok , so i decided to trade in my 2012 pathfinder ( I know .... smack me ... sigh ) ... for a more affordable vehicle... which is this sentra ... well i can honestly say its nice and comfortable , much leg room ... rides nice ( in town ) ... but taking it on Hwy today.... I felt as though it was all over the road ... didnt grab onto the Hwy as much as i thought it would ... Other then that , seems to be nice .... Maybe i was too used to my heavy pathfinder snugging the roads ... lol

Sentra Fan

We have had five Sentras and have always appreciated the value for the money. This is the first one we bought new so the repair record is unknown, but our experience in the past has been good.

my red nissan sr after 8 mos and 14k miles

First has a cvt trans, bad news on this is change fluid every 60k very expensive 250 to 300 dollars trans fluid 19.000 a qt from nissan only and the cvt if it goes is 5700.00 to replace they don;t rebuild them. Gets great mileage and this yr cvt is greatly improved alot less friction less wt and should go 200k.

I liked it

Compared to Altima it is very small and much simpler,but has all the essentials.A/C and working radio is all that I need.Acceleration is really decent and it is a real gas saver. The only thing that could have been better in my opinion is if it was a bit heavier and feel less shaky at a freeway speed in heavy wind.Suspension feels much better/softer compared to Chevy Impala/Malibu.

INTERIOR NOISE

great car for the price , but upon driving this vehicle on the highway at approxamently 70 mph there is a wind noise ,,that is very load and annoying ,, had the dealer take a look at it ,,they said it was the seal around window and fixed ,, so they said !! two days later same thing happened , noise so load I could not hear my wife talk .. again dealer said they fixed it ..WELL GUESS WHAT ??? TAKING IT BACK FOR THE THIRD TIME ...if the dealer can't fix it this time I guess I'll be looking for a lawyer.

Piece of Garbage!

I bought the Sentra new from a shady dealer in the Southeast. Soon after, the car started having multiple issues including door locks not functioning, AC stopped working, tire pressure light always on, among many other performance issues. I took the car to different dealerships service departments in the Atlanta area, and they all failed to repair the defects once and for all, which led me to believe that it is a "Lemon" and should not have passed the Quality Control at the manufacturer.

Transmission Bad Issue

My Nissan Sentra has been a headache since I got it!!!, First check engine light was on all the time having wasted money on MAFSensor and you know what wasn’t the problem!!!, then transmission slipping and every shifting felt strong beat!!! So finally, transmission at 113K miles is dead!!

love the little black sr so far.

I bought the car in September. I have around 2500 miles on it so far...Love it...it look luxury with all the features and leather. Runs like an Infinity or a Maxima....It looks great...of course it is not a Mustang 5.0 but for a nice cute mini luxury car, it does the work....

Wow. I made a mistake.

This is the 4th Nissan I've owned. I stuck with them because I have loved my Nissans, and I am all about brand loyalty. My last (2013) Sentra was pretty great, so I decided to go the same route with this one. unfortunately, not only did the dealership stop being helpful once I signed that paper, (and at times were actually detrimental to the process, verging on rude and ignoring my requests to get my contract and financial paperwork (Which I don't have 45 days later), leading me to miss my first payment) but this car is awful. The navigation system turns off about 500 feet before my destination, leaving me to guess or impede traffic to try and see house/building numbers. The USB has to reload my USB drive (where I listen to all my music) every time the car starts, and skips the music as it "index"es 1-3% at a time (and sometimes doesn't at all). Most of the time I reach my destination before I can actually enjoy any of my own music. The dashboard is half pointless, as it took me almost an hour to figure out how to scroll through the settings list. The center console is half the size of my last one, but there's a huge space between that and my cup holders- what a pointless design. The buttons on the steering wheel are tiny, leading me to question how those with large hands or fingers are able to hit one. EVERY TIME the temperature is under 40 degrees F, I get an Alert saying there are cold temperatures outside--underneath the temperature that is stationary. So if the winter temperatures affect the performance in my car so much that I get a warning about it...I LIVE IN NEW YORK, and am extremely disappointed. The acceleration makes my car sound like it wants to die and is working twice as hard as it should be (I am not a slam on the pedal type of person). The windshield wipers don't lift up due to a design mistake- again- living in new York with ice and snow, this is a MAJOR flaw. Driving over 20 mph, my passengers side whistles and I feel like a dog listening to a high-pitched sound (I don't know if it is the window? mirror? Having the window doesn't change it or alter the noise, and I have to turn on music to be able to drive long distances without going crazy from the whistle. The blind spot notifications and back up cam are great- there was a big improvement over the 2013, and I love the pockets on the front of the seats. However I'm not joking when I say if I could turn it in now, I would. I hate this car, and I will never purchase another Nissan thanks to this experience, car, and the (and the previous for same attempt of purchase) dealership I worked with this year. After 11 years of owning Nissans (and another 3 in the future of leasing this POS), I'm upset about every single interaction that has taken place, on top of the car. If the car were great and the dealership sucked, whatever. This car is awful. I absolutely do not recommend it, and if you HAVE to get a Nissan, go for at least the Altima.

Two year old rust bucket

I thought I saw rust on the underbelly of the car when I first got it, but I didn't worry because I took it in to get an underbelly coating to protect my investment. Complete waste of money because now the truck lid is rusting in several spots. Two years old and it's already rusting out from under me. Manufacturers warranty won't touch it do to excessive miles. Garbage.

Fantastic

I love this car. I bought a 2016. Sv. The suspension on a curve and it hugs the road mine and has a sun roof and heated seats and cruise control great radio and CD player which sounds great not cheap or crackling noise at all and has phone service nice to say call so and so and it does. I went across town and was doing 40 mps. And got 45 miles to a gal it will show you every time you turn the car off what you did on mileage before you open the door on the panel. I'm anxious to take on the freeway to see what the gas mileage is there too. It had 20,000 on it when I bought it and paid 13,600 for it. I like it when it shows you how many miles before you need gas this is a nice looking car love to drive it all over. Fantastic car definitely a 5 star in my book

Radiant Red

Very good quality car. Don't care much for the CVT though. Decent fuel economy. Nice quiet and comfy ride.

Notoriously bad transmissions

2016 Sentra SR has been my daily driver for 5 years now. Bought used with 10k km and now has 150k. Power-wise, it's gutless. Averages 8.5L/100km highway but can get as low as 7. Has had a starting issue for 2 years now that nobody can figure out (myself and several mechanics included, even Nissan specific mechanics) but the worst part is that the transmission has been slipping since about 30k km. Started as lurching on takeoff after a rolling stop, but for the last 10k km has been slipping out of the drive gear at highway speed amd lurching on the highway. So bad that we don't go over 110kmh anymore, or 100kmh in heavy winds. It's worked for us but it'll be a huge loss to get rid of and I've heard similar situations with owners everywhere. Never buying another Nissan while they continue to use CVT transmissions.

Love my Nissan

Please don’t get it.

I bought my nissan from a reliable dealership and was driving it home and the radiator exploded. Then i got it fixed and the transmission failed as well as the ac never working. This car is the worst car ever. It’s extremely unreliable but it does have some speed. I love the look of the car but i can never count on it. Wouldn’t even drive it 1 hour away as i’m sure something would break. Left me ( a 16 year old girl ) on the side of the road way too many times. If i could trade it in i would. Do not buy this car. It hydroplaned everywhere. I thought it was my tires so i bought brand new 500 worth of cooper tires and it still hudroplanes me into ditches. Not just me some of my friends who have the same car have all the same problems!

Nice Sporty Modern Upscale Styling!

For the 2018 year and forward all sentras have (AEB) automatic emergency braking, at no extra cost which is awesome! Sporty Modern looking vehicle ! I purchased my vehicle at Gunn Nissan.

My First Nissan

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE MINE. Great on gas, plenty of space!!

Snazzy Lil’ Thang!

My first car was a 2001 Sentra GXE and it was handed down to me from my sister after two years. After I drove it for another two years, it came to a point where we needed to say goodbye. So, I got a used, pretty blue 2016 Sentra SV back in 2019 at 21k miles. Although my experience with driving cars is minimal, I really did enjoy my 2016 Sentra. It drove well, it was comfortable, it definitely felt sturdy even for a small vehicle, plus it was a good looking car! I didn’t run into any issues with it. Unfortunately, I was hit in a rather bad accident the other night and she will most likely be deemed a total loss. I will most certainly miss her very much, she treated me so well for about 10k miles! I have a respect for Nissan’s and I think the Sentra is a great car, whether it’s your first, fifth or tenth vehicle!

Never buy Nissan

This car was a POS. Chrome door handles fell off. Door gaskets came off. Window motor went bad at 50,000(Nissan only covered $600 of the $900 repairs). Best off all, cvt transmission was slipping at 30,000. I called Nissan to help and they wouldn’t. I had to sell the car before I ended up spending $4,700 on a new transmission!! The car was 5 years old!!! I’ve talked to plenty of other Sentra owners with the same problems. Never buy Nissan!!!

Love the car

Love everything about the car.

no title

key fob key does not retract into fob making it difficult to store key in pocket or purse, Only one space for CD's my other vehicles had 6 spaces. makes it inconvenient to use as you have to keep taking out and putting in new. not a lot of bells and whistles for a 2016

AC sucks.

My AC works intermittently.

Nissan of St Charles - Great Place

Nissan of St. Charles is my one stop shop for all my car's needs. The staff is very friendly, trustworthy, and take great care of my car. My car looks and feels new every time after having service.

Reliable and dedicated

The Sentra is there to serve you. Not once did that car ever leave me on the side of the road. She had 110k miles on her when she was involved in a hit and run, and that was her unfortunate end. She saved my life, and she was always there for me. Every time I unlocked the car, she flashed her lights ready to go. She had a little problems with her transmission, but Nissan paid to replace it because it was under warranty. Is the Sentra the fastest, nicest, prettiest car out there? God no, but it is a dedicated work horse that will never fail you.