2016 Nissan Altima problems
The Nissan Altima is a mid-size car manufactured by Nissan since 1992. It is a continuation of the Nissan Bluebird line, which began in 1955.
The Altima has historically been larger, more powerful, and more luxurious than the Nissan Sentra but less so than the Nissan Maxima. The first through fourth-generation cars were manufactured exclusively in the United States and officially sold in North and South America, along with the Middle East and Australia. For other markets, Nissan sold a related mid-size sedan called the Nissan Teana which was between the Altima and Maxima in terms of size. In 2013, the Teana became a rebadged version of the fifth-generation Altima.
The name "Altima" was originally applied to a top trim line of the Nissan Leopard for the Japanese market in 1986, and then to the Nissan Laurel mid-size car sold in Central America and the Caribbean before 1992. In 1992, Nissan discontinued the Stanza which was a Nissan Bluebird clone, replacing it with the US-built Altima, while remaining a compact car. The first Altima was produced in June 1992, as a 1993 model. All Altima models for the North American market were built in Smyrna, Tennessee, until June 2004, when Nissan's Canton, Mississippi plant also began producing the model to meet high demand.
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Common 2016 Nissan Altima problems
The 2016 Nissan Altima, a popular choice for those seeking a blend of sportiness and comfort, is known to have several common problems that potential buyers should be aware of. These issues primarily revolve around the transmission, engine, and interior accessories.
Transmission Failure:
The most common problem with the 2016 Nissan Altima is transmission failure.
Engine Issues:
Another common problem with the 2016 Nissan Altima is engine problems, which can result in a loss of power and prevent the vehicle from moving under its own power.
Interior Accessory Issues:
The 2016 Nissan Altima also has issues with interior accessories, specifically the seats.
To avoid buying a used 2016 Nissan Altima with these problems, it's recommended to use the power of a test drive and a local mechanic to ensure that there are no hidden issues.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Nissan Altima?
The 2016 Nissan Altima is a practical, fuel-efficient midsize sedan with its fair share of reliability concerns. Common problems include Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) failures, delayed acceleration, and airbags that may fail to deploy in a crash.
Does the 2016 Nissan Altima have transmission problems?
About 350 complaints have been received by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association regarding the 2016 Nissan Altima. Roughly 50% of those complaints are about the transmission.
What is the biggest problem with Nissan Altima?
Most Common Nissan Altima Problems
- Failed Crankshaft Sensor. One of the most commonly reported Nissan Altima problems is related to the crankshaft or camshaft sensor. ...
- Transmission Issues. ...
- Acceleration Problems. ...
- Catalytic Converter. ...
- Engine Start.
What is the suspension problem on a 2016 Nissan Altima?
On some 2013- 2018 Nissan Altimas and some 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima vehicles, one of the rear lower suspension links may corrode and separate at the bushing joint area. Customers may notice a knocking or rattling noise from the rear of the vehicle or observe wheel misalignment on the rear wheel(s) if the link separates.
2016 Nissan Altima car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Nissan Altima problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Engine problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Air bags problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2016 Nissan Altima vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2016 Nissan Altima
The NHTSA has received 495 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2016 Nissan Altima. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2016 Nissan Altima vehicles.
2024-10-14
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-11
- VIN: 1N4AL3AP2GC
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: While driving on interstate 80 RPM started fluctuating as the MPH started decreasing. I had to pull to the side of the freeway and drive at 5mph because that’s all it would let me do. Car had to be towed from Colfax California to the AAMCO in Auburn, California. Had to rent a car that cost me $609. I found out today that the transmission needs to be replaced and the cost will be $6949.03.
2024-10-04
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-03
- VIN: 1N4AL3AP1GC
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Headlights staying dim to the point of not being able to see after dark even after replacing the headlights
2024-09-28
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-25
- VIN: 1N4AL3AP2GC
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The transmission failed in the middle of a traffic controlled intersection. I was almost hit a few times (flashers engaged). No motion was possible in either direction. Was later replaced at a cost of $6100 by a local transmission shop.
2024-08-26
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-26
- VIN: 1N4AL3AP9GN
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated independently. On several occasions, the vehicle stalled and failed to immediately restart. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed and determined that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 113,000.
2024-08-15
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-10
- VIN: 1N4AL3AP6GC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Air bag sensor light comes on; took to Nissan Glen Burnie MD dealership and believed they rectified the issue (removing debris) and did a reset. Light came back on and took it to Nissan Bowie MD and they could not determine the cause and did a reset. Light came back on and took it to Nissan Bowie MD and B0020-13 code was returned resulting in having to replace seat and sensor (no issue with wiring found). Contacted Nissan after seeing many other complaints for same issue with Altima sensor. No help from Nissan since they don't have it listed for a recall. This represents a major safety issue as my understanding is the air bag is not active when the light is on.
2024-08-11
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-09
- VIN: 1N4AL3AP9GC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Accident Description: On August 2024, a 2016 Nissan Altima SL was being driven at a low speed through a residential neighborhood under clear and dry conditions. The ambient temperature was between 85 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Without any prior warning or external impact, the vehicle's airbag system suddenly and unexpectedly deployed. Both the driver and front seat passenger, who were wearing seat belts. Additionally, the vehicle's door locks appeared to malfunction, impeding the passenger's exit. The vehicle has approximately 76,000 miles and is not currently under recall. Component or System Failure: The airbag system, including the airbag modules and potentially the door lock mechanism, malfunctioned. The vehicle is currently undergoing inspection by the insurance company and will be made available for inspection by NHTSA upon request. Safety Risk: The unexpected deployment of the airbags while the vehicle was at a low speed posed a significant safety risk to the occupants. The injuries sustained, including neck, shoulder, and back pain, demonstrate the potential for serious harm. Furthermore, the malfunctioning door locks hindered passenger egress and could have exacerbated the situation in a more severe accident such as if this would have happened on an expressway or highway at a high rate of speed with other vehicles involved, this would have been a deadly accident. Reproduction or Confirmation: The problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center yet. Inspections: The vehicle is currently scheduled to undergoing inspection by the insurance company. No inspections by the manufacturer, police, or other parties have been conducted yet. Warning Signs: No warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms indicating an issue with the airbag system was observed prior to the incident.
2024-08-02
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-02
- VIN: 1N4AL3AP4GC
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: After driving the vehicle for about an hour, when coming to a stop, the vehicle will not accelerate. Stepping in the acceleration pedal does nothing. No RPM increase, nothing. After 10 seconds the vehicle suddenly takes off. After angry drivers honk. The RPMS rev up and will not decrease to normal. I am limited to 25 mph with very high RPMs. Same thing repeats after every stop. The problem goes away intermittently after restarting the car. I've almost died trying to make turns in front of oncoming traffic when it will not accelerate.
2024-07-28
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-26
- VIN: 1N4AL3AP9GC
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: During normal operation of the vehicle the car suddenly would not accelerate or go faster than 12mph. The transmission failed without warning. I have filed a claim with the manufacturer.
2024-07-26
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-23
- VIN: 1N4AL3APXGC
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly accelerated independently, before returning to normal functionality. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the continuously variable transmission (CVT). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 75,000.
2024-06-30
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-01
- VIN: 1N4AL3AP8GC
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: 2016 Altima 66,700 miles At a light, when push the accelerator my car hesitates for about 4 seconds. Then it slowly gains power. This is an accident waiting to happen. 2016 Altima needs a recall. I see multiple complaints on the internet as well.
2024-06-27
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-20
- VIN: 1N4AL3AP1GN
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: The driver side sun visor is easily broken. The connecting rod is hollow.
2024-06-21
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-18
- VIN: 1N4AL3APXGC
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: the systems I-key message is coming on because the hood latch. the recall only bent or greased the latch and didn't replace it. dealer wont take the problem.
2024-06-19
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-21
- VIN: 1N4AL3AP6GN
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Air bag light is on and occupant classification sensor is malfunctioning. Passenger airbag will not deploy in the event of an accident.
2024-06-06
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-10
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: When I am stopped at a light or in stop and go traffic my car will not accelerate when I put my foot on the gas pedal. I can push it all the way to the floor and my car will not move. It takes about 10 seconds or so then my car will jolt quickly and finally go. I have also had issues with the RPM's shooting up while I am driving at a low rate of speed. This has happened maybe 3 times and I have to pull over and turn my vehicle off then turn it back on and then it seems to drive normally. This issue started several months ago and at first it was just occasionally. Now it is more frequent and happens anytime I am driving. If I turn my car off then turn it back on it seems to correct the issue briefly. I have found myself while stopped in traffic just turning my car off then back on because I am in fear of it happening. This is dangerous as I am at risk of getting hit when I am making a turn at an intersection if my car will not move. I have looked online and it seems other people with Altimas the same year have also experienced similar problems. I have not had the vehicle inspected. There are no warning lights that have come on in the vehicle indicating there is a problem.
2024-06-01
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-24
- VIN: 1N4AL3AP2GN
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: I am concerned about the safety of my headlights. I haven't had my car long but noticed how dim the headlights were in comparison to my other car. I frequently would drive my old car with the fog lights illuminated due to wildlife concerns. My Nissan, though ten years newer, has lighting that is way worse. Sure enough, an animal ran out across my part that I could barely see. I looked into replacement bulbs when I stumbled across a class-action lawsuit regarding dim headlights. However, since I recently bought this car used, I apparently have no recourse. This is most definitely a safety issue. Furthermore, if the issue is due to the projector lens, then the repair should be made at Nissan's expense. Additionally, several people say that changing the bulbs do not help. I haven't had my car looked at by anyone because they just want to change the bulbs. How do you fix headlights when charging the bulb isn't the fix? How am I going to be able to see at nighttime? There needs to be a recall for these lights. It is a safety issue. It cannot be fixed by a consumer by changing the bulbs.
2024-05-28
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-15
- VIN: 1N4AL3AP6GC
- Components: STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) and 18V915000 (Structure, Latches/Locks/Linkages). The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact smelled an abnormal burning odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in a parking lot, others also smelled the odor. The contact stated while driving approximately 65MPH, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated to 45 MPH with other vehicles behind. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate, and the vehicle lunged forward causing the contact to quickly depress the brake pedal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000.
2024-05-15
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-14
- VIN: 1N4AL3AP1GC
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I was driving on the interstate highway when I realize that when I was trying to accelerate, the car was not starting to move forward anymore was not able to drive at proper speed on freeway . prior to that, I realize my RPMs was going up and down Had to pull over on freeway shut my car off and let car cool down waited about 10 minutes with off and then restarted it and continue to go seem to be fine at that point but has happened a couple times to me already, driving at normal speed and then it seems like when it’s getting hotter that I would gradually wouldn’t be able to move at normal speed as I needed to be on the freeway. RPMs would eventually start jumping up a down again I end up bringing my car to a Garage have transmission flushed and change screen filter, and oil cool filter still same result. It seems to feel very unsafe when driving on freeway!!!!
2024-05-05
WHEELS,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-03
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1N4AL3AP1GC
- Components: WHEELS,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: Going down the highway coming home my hood popped up and blocked my visibility I swerved off the road causing my back tire to blow out. Now my hood will not open back up, since I closed it on the highway. I got my car to my house with the spare but am not sure what to do now. I looked and apparently my car has a recall for a faulty hood and was never taken in for inspection. I believe this was the cause of my hood failure.
2024-04-23
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-23
- VIN: 1N4AL3AP0GC
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: It is a known issue that the Stepper Motor on Nissan CVT transmissions are faulty. It causes the vehicle to not accelerate from stopped, which creates a dangerous situation if you are expecting your vehicle to respond when you press the accelerator to make a turn in traffic. When the Stepper Motor is not functioning properly, the driver will depress the accelerator, and the vehicle will not respond for up to 3 seconds. Once the vehicle responds to the depressed accelerator, it jolts the vehicle forward rapidly. Research in Nissan forums and conversations with auto technicians confirm this is an issue, however Nissan has not issued a recall. My research indicates this faulty part effects Nissan Alitmas as far back as 2008, and other Nissan vehicles such as the Nissan Murano.
2024-04-11
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-15
- VIN: 1N4AL3AP3GC
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Nissan has had quite a few recalls on their hood latch. The most recent one was in 2022. My car was checked in 2022, but now two years later I’m having another issue with the hood latch. While Nissan does not want to open a recall to not lose money, there is definitely another recall issue. At the moment there are 149 hood latches on back order and no one is able to get one. There was more than one customer in Nissan complaining of a hood latch issue. I went back-and-forth with Nissan for weeks , and they just kept telling me that they cannot help me. I would have to pay out-of-pocket. if there are absolutely no hood latches available to anyone anywhere is there not an issue on the hood latch?
2024-04-08
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-08
- VIN: 1N4BL3AP3GC
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The car stalls/shuts down while driving and while idle. I’ve had the alternative replaced 3 times within 2 years. After about 8-10 after having the alternative replaced it starts to stall/shut down again. There is definitely an error with the alternator system in these cars. Avd a recall needs to be assessed.
2024-04-04
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-02
- VIN: 1N4AL3AP4GC
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact was almost involved in a crash due to acceleration failure. The contact noticed that the vehicle shuddered before the failure in acceleration. Additionally, the contact noticed that the RPMs were high during the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate above 60 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed transmission. The dealer determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Three months ago, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the passenger's side front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and kept for six months; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 76,454.
2024-03-06
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-07
- VIN: 1N4AL3AP3GC
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle began to jerk, after which the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.
2024-03-02
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-02
- VIN: 1N4AL3AP5GC
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I was driving today 3/2/24 and speed was about 40-50 and suddenly/randomly the vehicle would do a jerk once it got to about 50 and the rpm’s would jump up between 2-3 and quickly drop back down to normal. I was not pressing the gas hard or a lot just lightly and also the jerking would happen if I was going down in speed from like 60-50 it would randomly jerk again and rpm’s would increase and go back down. Would do this off and on. No check engine lights or any lights what so ever we’re out up on the dash either which made it odd that my car was acting up. My vehicle only has 59,300 miles and has been serviced strictly at dealer for oil and transmission and I have been told that Nissan and their CVT transmissions are no good and transmissions can suddenly “die” on you for no apparent reasoning. Online searches let me to forums that discuss this being a common issue although Nissan has never done any form of recalls. This poses a safety concern in that the car is jerking and rpm’s go crazy for a moment. My vehicle also after being stopped at a traffic light today did not want to accelerate and “go” when I pressed the gas. I creeped up to 20 mph while rpm’s increased and then all of a sudden the car jerked and I was back in motion. I have owned my car since brand new and never have I had any issues.
2024-03-01
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-05
- VIN: 1N4AL3AP7GC
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: During driving on interstate highway transmission suddenly failed to shift during acceleration or deceleration. This caused an inability to properly move with flow of traffic to move to emergency lane nearly causing a major Mother Vehicle Accident involving multiple vehicles.
2016 Nissan Altima recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 2016 Nissan Altima.
2020-05-28
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
- Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood that the secondary hood latch may corrode over time.
- Consequence: Corrosion to the secondary latch may cause it to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed. If the primary latch is inadvertently released again and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a stronger release spring in the hood release lever, a warning label near the secondary hood latch, and an Owners Manual addendum card with instructions on how to lubricate and maintain the secondary hood latch mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: Recall 16V-029 remains open for any unremedied 2013-2015 Altimas and this recall applies to all vehicles covered by 16V-029 even if those repairs have already been performed.
2018-12-19
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
- Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles, previously remedied under recall number 17V-040. The door latch-lock cable may not have been routed properly in the rear door when the remedy was applied. As a result, the cable may interfere with the window regulator causing the rear passenger door to unlatch and inadvertently open without warning when the window is lowered.
- Consequence: If the rear passenger door opens while the vehicle is moving, the rear passengers have an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will secure the latch-lock cables in the correct position using the new remedy procedure, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7669.
2017-01-18
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles. The rear door latch/lock cable on the vehicles may have been improperly routed. As a result, lowering a rear window may inadvertently cause that door to unlatch and open.
- Consequence: If the rear passenger doors inadvertently open while the vehicle is in motion, it may increase the risk of injury to the rear passengers.
- Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will correct the rear door latch/lock cable routing, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
2016-04-26
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
- Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
- Consequence: If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
Negative 2016 Nissan Altima car reviews
Positive 2016 Nissan Altima car reviews
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Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to share my thoughts on this vehicle. At just under 1000 miles, I wrote a review mentioning how much I liked it. Now, with over 11,000 miles, I can confidently say that my opinion hasn't changed much. This car is still incredibly comfortable for daily driving, and the ride comfort and handling are top-notch. While there is some road noise on the highway, it's still acceptable. Plus, the fuel economy is great! I might consider the 3.5 next time around for a bit more power and less road noise, but the 2.5 is still great for city and highway driving. And let's not forget about the SR package - the car looks amazing! The interior is holding up really well, too. I clean it on a weekly basis, so it still looks like new. Other than a couple of recalls and oil changes, the vehicle has been pretty much maintenance-free. Thanks for reading!
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Hi there! You'll love the comfortable and quiet ride!
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I've owned it for 3 years now, driven 50k miles, and I'm happy to say that I've never had any problems! In that time, I've only had to change the oil, brakes, and tires.
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The 2016 Altima is still relatively new, so I can't comment on some of the areas mentioned above. However, I can say that so far, I absolutely love it! I will be leasing it for the next 3 years.
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Very nice luxury sedan and phenomenal gas mileage! I'm glad to hear that you're getting 40 miles to the gallon on the highway, even in a rural area. That's impressive! The roomy trunk space is also a great feature, allowing you to haul all your gear with ease. It sounds like you really love your car!
Additional sources
More sources of information about 2016 Nissan Altima problems:
2016 Nissan Altima Problems and Complaints - 8 Issues
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2016 Nissan Altima Problems | Kelley Blue Book
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2016 Nissan Altima Problems Include Transmission Failure ...
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May 13, 2022 ... Among the 365 complaints that 2016 Nissan Altima owners filed with the NHTSA, over 40% were related to the car's powertrain. The most common ...
The most common problems with used 2016 Nissan Altimas - CoPilot
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Sep 14, 2020 ... Cost to fix: $4300. The issues reported to agencies like the NHTSA and sites like carcomplaints.com indicate that the transmission woes ...
Nissan Altima 2016 CVT issue. : r/Nissan
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Apr 2, 2023 ... Yeap! I'm hoping I can take mine to 150k without serious issues. I'm on a transmission rebuild.
Other years of Nissan Altima
Are you having problems with your 2016 Nissan Altima?
Sedrick Dicki 2024-11-06
This car was an absolute joy to drive when I first purchased it, with its impressive acceleration and handling. However, after taking it to the dealer for maintenance, I noticed a significant decrease in performance. Despite my efforts to work with Nissan and their dealers to restore the car to its original state, I have been met with resistance. While some dealer technicians acknowledge the issue, they claim that the car is operating within specifications. It is clear that the dealers lack familiarity with this particular model, as they have only received one of these models at most. I would caution anyone considering purchasing the 3.5 SR to reconsider, as it may not live up to your expectations. It is disappointing to have experienced such a decline in performance, but I remain confident that a solution can be found with the right expertise and attention.
Jevon Rodriguez 2024-09-11
Before purchasing this car, please take a moment to review consumer complaints. Unfortunately, there seems to be a transmission issue with this model. While the warranty covers up to 60,000 miles, it appears that the transmission may not last that long. It's important to note that Nissan has not issued a recall for this problem. It's possible that this car may be a lemon. We encourage you to do your research and make an informed decision.
Jarret Hauck 2024-08-19
Nissan's transmission issue is a well-known problem that requires immediate attention. Our 2016 Altima with 70000 miles has a non-functioning transmission, which requires a $5000 repair for a refurbished transmission. As a loyal customer who has purchased four Nissans, we are disappointed that the company is not taking responsibility for their product. We hope that Nissan will take the necessary steps to address this issue and regain our trust in their brand.
Ernesto O'Kon 2024-08-05
I bought a Nissan Altima 2016 on May 21, 2016 and have only driven 800 miles. Unfortunately, the air conditioning stopped working and there are a few other issues with the car. I've been offered a loaner Nissan Sentra, but it's been 14 business days and I haven't received any updates from the dealer. I'm paying almost $400 for a new car, but I haven't been able to enjoy it for more than 15 days. I'm disappointed with my experience and wish I had purchased a Toyota Camry instead. I hope to resolve this issue with Nissan and the dealer soon. Thank you for your understanding.
Nicklaus Shanahan 2024-07-24
It is unacceptable for the transmission to fail on a car that is only a year and a half old with 51,000 miles. Such issues undermine the credibility of Nissan's CVT transmissions. As a result, I will not consider purchasing another Nissan vehicle.