2016 Nissan Sentra Technical Service Bulletins

197 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 Nissan Sentra. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10117397Aug 22, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. CVT FLUID LEVEL CHECK SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES section has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10119249Aug 21, 2017Brakes. NISSAN; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES and CLAIMS INFORMATION sections have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10119243Aug 10, 2017Equipment. 2013 ? 2016 SENTRA; OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM RETROFIT This bulletin has been amended. The CLAIMS INFORMATION section has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10119225Jul 17, 2017Equipment. 2013 ? 2017 SENTRA; MIL ON WITH DTC P0101 This bulletin applies to non-Turbo equipped vehicles. This bulletin has been amended. CLAIMS INFORMATION has been revised. No other changes have been made. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10116292Jun 20, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES section has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10116287Jun 2, 2017Equipment. 2013 ? 2016 SENTRA OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM RETROFIT SERVICE INFORMATION The information in this bulletin is provided for customers who have concerns with their Occupant Classification System (OCS) operation after all campaigns have been completed. Follow the steps in this bulletin to determine if this OCS retrofit procedure is applicable to the vehicle you are working on.
• 10120557Apr 13, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Brakes. ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL VALVE OR TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY SERVICE INFORMATION After a CVT assembly or control valve replacement, additional service must be completed with CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus). - The original calibration data must first be erased from the TCM and then newcalibration data written. - If the calibration data is not erased, the vehicle can experience drivability concernswhich may…
• 10109214Mar 20, 2017Fuel system. NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS SLOW OR DIFFICULT TO FILL IF YOU CONFIRM The fuel tank is slow or difficult to fill (filling nozzle shuts off before tank is full). IMPORTANT: Make sure this incident has been duplicated at a gas station by dealer service staff. ACTION Perform the Service Procedure in this bulletin, starting on the next page.
• 10109206Mar 16, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. 20172016-2017 NISSAN CONNECT NAVIGATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with navigation system. This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES section has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10120552Feb 6, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). POWER MOONROOF INITIALIZATION SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The APPPLIED VEHICES section and step 3 on page 3 have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions.
• 10120553Feb 3, 2017Equipment. VERSA AND SENTRA; CVT VALVE BODY REPLACEMENT WITH CONFIRMED DTC This bulletin has been amended to update the Applied Vehicles and Parts Information. Please discard the previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10109152Jan 25, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. 20172016-2017 NISSAN CONNECT NAVIGATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE This bulletin only applies to vehciles equipped with navigation system. This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES section has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10109114Dec 14, 2016Equipment. PLASTIC INTERIOR TRIM PROTECTIVE COVERING REMOVAL SERVICE INFORMATION Vehicles are delivered with plastic interior trim protective covering on the front and rear seats, front and rear door panel finishers, steering wheel, and sun visors (see examples on page 2). When removing the protective covering, care must be used to avoid scuffs, scrapes, cuts, and other abrasive contact to interior trim components. DO NOT use…
• 10119282Nov 28, 2016Engine. NISSAN; DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION FOR ABS DTC C1130 SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing for DTC C1130 (ENGINE SIGNAL): ECM related DTCs (P-codes) must be diagnosed, repaired, and DTCs erased first. - DTC C1130 is an ABS DTC that indicates an output signal of the ECM is not recognized. - Absent or incorrect ECM signals, that are indicated by corresponding P-codes, may trigger C1130 in the ABS control unit.
• 10119274Nov 14, 2016Engine. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. Information for 2017 Rogue and Rogue Hybrid has been applied. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10120586Oct 21, 2016Equipment. CVT FLUID LEVEL CHECK SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES section has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10120589Oct 10, 2016Equipment. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION ONLY SPECIFIC TRIM PACKAGES ARE AFFECTED This bulletin has been amended. Information for 2017 Altima, Murano, Pathfinder, Sentra, and Titan/Titan XD vehicles has been applied. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10091608Sep 27, 2016Latches, locks and linkages. "nissan; doors difficult to close with temperature below freezing if you confirm: the following incident, or the customer reports this incident: - the vehicle has been setting (not running) in temperatures below 14°f (-10°c) for an extended period (such as overnight). Then - a side door is opened. Then - the door is difficult to close/latch, will not close/latch with normal pressure; requires additional effort to…
• 10091586Sep 6, 2016Electrical system. "service information for dtcs c1a12 and c1a16 this bulletin has been amended. The applied vehicles section has been revised, a photo has been added to page 4, and icc/distance sensor location information for maxima and rogue has been adjusted. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin."
• 10091541Aug 25, 2016Electrical system. "2013-2015 sentra; engine turns off or hesitates when accelerating from a stop during hot ambient temperatures (+100°f) if you confirm the engine turns off or hesitates when accelerating from a stop during hot ambient temperatures (+100°f), and the engine is able to be restarted. Action 1. For 2013 and 2014 sentra only: - inspect the color of the pcv valve, and replace if the color is orange (see figure a on page…
• 10091526Aug 23, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. "2013 – 2015 sentra; rear torque rod service service information: the forward end of the rear torque rod on applied vehicles may develop a crack in the rubber during its normal service life. - refer to figures 2 and 3 on page 2 for the rear torque rod location on the vehicle. Figure 1 shows a crack in the rubber of the forward end of the rear torque rod that does not extend the complete circumference (all the way…
• 10091511Aug 4, 2016Latches, locks and linkages. "2015 – 2016 sentra; wind noise from a-pillar or front door area if you confirm a wind noise coming from the front a-pillar or front door area that has the following characteristics: - may be described as a howling, a honk, or a “burrrrrp” type sound. - it is usually not consistent, but intermittent. - is most prevalent during cross wind conditions. - can occur at various speeds, but usually occurs between 50 – 80…
• 10091503Aug 4, 2016Equipment. "all model year 2012 and newer nissan vehicles; evap leak dtc p0442, p0455, p0456 information this bulletin has been amended. The title has been revised, and the bulletin now includes vehicles in production as of the date of this update. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin."
• 10090707Jun 23, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Worn ignition key will not turn the ignition switch
• 10090651Jun 17, 2016Equipment. A special tool is required for a campaign on 2016 sentra and leaf vehicles. This tool was accidentally shipped to all infiniti retailers today from a supplier. Infiniti retailers were not billed for this shipment and do not have a need for this tool at this time. This tool will be available in the future through techmate as j-52258, so retailers can store this tool with their other special tools in the event it is…
• 10192840Jun 9, 2016Tires, Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION Temporary tire Flat Spotting is common on New Dealer In-Stock vehicles that have not been occasionally moved. Flat Spotting can occur after the vehicle has been parked (not moved) for a few days, or longer. In most cases it is temporary. In extreme cases it can be permanent. Vehicles should be moved every 30 days, in one direction only, enough to rotate the tires 90° (see Figure 1). Moving…
• 10192831May 31, 2016Equipment, Wheels. SERVICE INFORMATION Some 2016 Sentra vehicles come equipped with factory optional silver colored aluminum wheels. The center caps for the wheels of these 2016 Sentras are black in color with chrome emblem. This is the correct combination of wheel and center cap for these vehicles. DO NOT file a Warranty Claim to change the center caps for these vehicles. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192827May 19, 2016Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION The Applied Vehicles are equipped with a wireless communication device called a Telematics Communication Unit (TCU). With an active NissanConnectSM Services subscription, the TCU communicates with the NissanConnectSM Services Data Center to provide various security and convenience services. This bulletin contains important service procedures that must be performed properly in order to set-up and…
• 10192814Apr 26, 2016Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. IF YOU CONFIRM * The key cannot be removed from the ignition. And/or * The Shifter will not move out of park. NOTE: For Rogue (T32), it is possible that shifter selector knob may not be installed correctly. Please refer to NTB14-058 for shift selector knob service information before applying this bulletin. ACTION a. Adjust the key interlock cable. b. Adjust the stop lamp switch. NOTE: Nissan vehicle warranty does…
• 10192813Apr 25, 2016Back-over prevention (rear camera), Electrical system, Equipment, Steering. SERVICE INFORMATION If the configuration of the Audio/Navigation unit has not been completed correctly, some of the symptoms that may occur are: * Intermittent or no back up camera operation * No steering wheel switch response to audio inputs * No volume response from volume knob * Volume very loud or very quiet and adjustment is overly sensitive * Equalizer is adjusted so that Bass control is at maximum all the…
• 10194220Apr 22, 2016Electrical system, Equipment, Air bags. Occupant Clfassification System Light Operation Logic Change
• 10192811Apr 22, 2016Air bags, Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION Nissan is issuing this Technical Service Bulletin to clarify that a change has been made for the logic that controls the Occupant Classification System (OCS) and 'passenger airbag indicator' (PABI), as described in the Owner?s Manual. This TSB applies only to vehicles using the 2-sensor OCS. Those changes are: * PABI light is ON with an empty front passenger seat. Please see this bulletin for…
• 10075221Apr 22, 2016Air bags. OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM LIGHT OPERATION LOGIC CHANGE SERVICE INFORMATION Nissan is issuing this Technical Service Bulletin to clarify that a change has been made for the logic that controls the Occupant Classification System (OCS) and “passenger airbag indicator” (PABI), as described in the Owner’s Manual. This TSB applies only to vehicles using the 2-sensor OCS. Those changes are: • PABI light is ON with an…
• 10194174Apr 21, 2016Equipment. Audio Ulnit Replacement - Vehicles with color display audio and navigation system
• 10192808Apr 21, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION If the Audio Unit needs to be replaced in an Applied Vehicle for any reason: - Write down replacement Audio Unit's registration "code" . - Replace the Audio Unit as instructed in the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) and any applicable bulletins. - Register the replacement Audio Unit with Nissan Owner Services. NOTE: The Apps mode will not function if the Audio Unit serial number (registration…
• 10192805Apr 18, 2016Equipment. IF YOU CONFIRM A refrigerant leak at a refrigerant pipe/hose joint location. ACTIONS 1. Inspect the metal surfaces of the pipe/hose joint for damage or contamination. NOTE: Do not replace a refrigerant pipe, hose, or other A/C component if an o-ring seal will solve the leak incident, if it should occur. 2. If no damage is found to the joint metal surfaces, replace the O-ring seal. See this bulletin for further…
• 10192801Apr 13, 2016Equipment, Forward collision avoidance. SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement "Certification Label" or "VIN Plate / Label" may be needed. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10194184Mar 29, 2016Fuel system, Equipment. Fuel Filler Cap tether clip service information
• 10192787Mar 29, 2016Fuel system, Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION If the clip for the fuel filler cap tether becomes lost or is detached for any reason, it is no longer necessary to replace the fuel filler cap. The clip or "pin" is now available as a separate service part. NOTE - Do not replace the fuel filler cap if only the pin is needed. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10194186Mar 21, 2016Other or unknown, Equipment. Telematics Service Information
• 10075087Mar 21, 2016Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10192750Feb 26, 2016Exterior lighting. SERVICE INFORMATION Occasionally customers may notice water vapor or fog in the headlamps. The information, illustrations, and flow chart in this bulletin are provided to help you in determining if an incident for water/condensation in the headlamps is normal or not. Nissan?s new vehicle limited warranty does not cover physically damaged (cracked or broken) headlamps. All current headlamp assemblies are vented to…
• 10192744Feb 22, 2016Electrical system. IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is "ON" with DTC P0603 (ECM BACK UP/CIRCUIT). ACTION 1. Confirm that the battery voltage is 11 volts, or more, with the ignition ON (engine OFF, not running). 2. Erase DTC 3. Perform DTC confirmation steps in the Service Procedure. 4. Confirm 1st trip DTC P0603 is not stored. NOTE: P0603 is often the result of low battery voltage, discharged battery or battery terminal disconnections. Please…
• 10192727Jan 28, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). SERVICE INFORMATION The purpose of this bulletin is to give Nissan dealers guidelines to help determine if windshield breakage is covered under warranty or is the customer?s responsibility. Nissan North America (NNA) is not responsible for damage to glass that is a result of objects striking or scratching the glass. However, NNA is responsible for manufacturing issues such as distorted glass and cracks that are due…
• 10192707Dec 17, 2015Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION The Intelligent Keys used on the various Nissan vehicles may not be interchangeable between models and years. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192574May 7, 2015Wheels. SERVICE INFORMATION The appearance of painted alloy wheels can be damaged if acidic cleaners are used. DO NOT use Chrome Wheel Cleaner on Painted Wheels. Many chrome wheel cleaners have acidic ingredients. Make sure to follow all instruction in the Appearance and Care Section of the Owner?s Manual. Damage to wheel appearance due to the use of inappropriate chemicals or cleaning products is not covered under…
• 10192354Apr 29, 2014Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION Warranty claims coding for repairing wiring harnesses for all Nissan vehicles has changed. This bulletin gives an outline of the technician?s responsibilities in assisting the dealer?s claims administrator to properly code a harness repair. Failure to provide correct information may result in claims suspension or rejection. See this bulletin for further detail.

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