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2016 Nissan Sentra Lights Problems

7 owner-reported lights complaints from NHTSA data

7
Complaints
1
Recalls
Jan 2022Jul 2021
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Lights Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #21V135000

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.

Fix: Dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective grommet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800867-7769. Nissan's number for this recall is PM971.

Owner Complaints (7)

highEXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated the vehicle overheated and stalled. The oil, engine, and battery warning lights were illuminated.

NHTSA #: 11456561
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jun 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start. The contact stated that the failure recurred after a Volkswagen dealer had completed the vehicle inspection.

NHTSA #: 11664606
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Mar 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Sentra. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V135000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the recall and confirmed that parts were not yet available.

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NHTSA #: 11456275
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Feb 2022

Dealership will only repair stop light, but there are other problems such as no start,mil illumination. Dealer want me to pay for a dia. test in order to fix the issues.

NHTSA #: 11452838
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Jan 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Sentra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V135000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available.

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NHTSA #: 11449557
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Jul 2021

I took my vehicle for the recall and it has not been fixed and it has been a long time. I was told that it has not yet been shipped yet but order placed.

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NHTSA #: 11426751
lowEXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Apr 2019

Takata recall

NHTSA #: 11196043

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