CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2016 Nissan Altima shows multiple problem trends, continuing the poor reputation of the 2013-2015 Altima, prompting us to give it our "Beware of the Clunker" badge.

Owners are complaining about transmission problems related to the CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission).

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,791 miles

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2016 Nissan Altima Owner Comments (Page 3 of 4)

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problem #31

Apr 202020

Altima 4-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I have a Nissan Altima, VIN#[xxx]-while driving through my neighborhood-all 4 windows down, my elderly mother was in the back seat taking pictures out the window while open and the door opened by itself while going around curve and fell out. No one touched the latch. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Ridgeland, MS, USA

problem #30

Oct 012019

Altima

  • 39,000 miles
I purchased this car for my wife to drive her and our three children. Something was going on making the car stall when pressing the gas and sometimes accelerate. The RPM would go all the way up even when taking foot off the gas pedal. I took the car to the Nissan dealership in newark Delaware and they kept it for a week. I believe they said they had to repair something on the transmission. Whatever was wrong they covered it under warranty. After a week we got the car back and my wife drove to New Jersey to visit family with the kids about 45 minutes away. While coming back on the Delaware memorial bridge the car RPM rose all the way up making the car accelerate behind another car almost ramming the back of another car. Shaken from what just happened she drove slow and careful the rest of the way home about 10 minute drive from the bridge. I tried to check it out myself because we just got it back after a week so it should not be having anymore trouble but the car then would not start. The battery died from trying to start it. After all that we did a voluntary surrender due to the car not being safe. She felt if she and the kids got back in it she would just be asking for something bad to happen. It only had about 39000 miles so should not be having problems with it.

- New Castle, DE, USA

problem #29

Jan 262020

Altima

  • 58,000 miles
When the push to start is pushed the car comes on but it doesnt start is loses power. The car is in park when this happens.

- Gwynn Oak, MD, USA

problem #28

Dec 122019

Altima

  • 42,500 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I was driving home from work about 07:30am ct. I was on the interstate and hear a very loud bang and hear glass. I thought someone hit me but didn't feel anything. Looked in my mirrors, cars going by me and realized I was not hit. Then I thought someone shot my car. I continued to hear glass but didn't understand where it was coming from. Very shaken up not understanding what was happening. I pulled off on the next exit and found my sunroof had exploded. The glass flying out (hwy speed) caused damage to the paint on the roof and trunk of my car. I called Nissan dealer who suggested I call corporate. Corporate said to bring car to dealer. Dealer checked vents said they were clear. Service manager as well as a couple service people came out to talk to me and told me this is definately a Nissan defect and the sunroof and paint would be covered. After a few days with no word I went to the dealer (they did give me a courtesy vehicle). When I went to check on my car the service manager said the sunroof was in. I again told him I need to know if all including paint is covered. I had opened a claim with my insurance before I called Nissan and I did not close that claim until I know what was going on. Nissan went ahead and put in the sunroof. Told me again paint would be covered. Twice they said it was done. Twice refused because paint was not touched. Nissan dealer then said that Nissan will pay $1000 towards the $1230 sunroof and will not cover paint. Called corporate back who sent to regional Consumer Affairs who denied any claim with my car. I had to pay the $230 and bring to autobody shop for paint repair. With another deductible. No car now for 3 weeks.

- Kenosha, WI, USA

problem #27

Nov 182019

Altima

  • 116,000 miles
On November 16 2019 I was driving on the freeway on my way to work, when I felt my car jerk while I was driving 70mph. It continued to jerk on and off. I told my husband and we took the car to the auto repair shop where they performed a diagnostic test. The test results read cvt, which is transmission for Altima. After receiving that information I went to the Nissan website to check for recalls. I put in my VIN number and two recalls came back. We then took the car to the Nissan dealership and informed them of the recalls, and asked why we were never notified of the recalls. In a short description of the recall it states if the recall on the cvt transmission is not fixed, continuing to drive the vehicle in this condition can lead to accelerated wear and damage to the cvt transmission. This recall was posted December 2016. I purchased the car August 2017 and I have drove my car everyday until November 25, 2019. With no notification of a recall. I am going back and forth between Nissan's dealership and corporate to have my transmission replaced at no charge but they are saying there is nothing they can do because I didn't purchase the vehicle from a Nissan dealership.

- Collinsville, IL, USA

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problem #26

Sep 062019

Altima

  • 67,000 miles
My car stalls acellaration RPM high. Ans slows downs on its own without using the brake city driving stop and go traffic and highway at times I have a scanner I got coed E8 and E9 was told by the dealership where I purchased the car it nothing wrong with my car I have it towed because it kept stalling. They had my car for 3 weeks with no findings it happen in 9-19 and again 10_11-19 while on a rode trip with my family

- Hyattsville, MD, USA

problem #25

Sep 192019

Altima

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Transmission sensor

- Saint Matthews, SC, USA

problem #24

May 122019

Altima

  • 30,490 miles
On May 12, 2019 I was in a car accident on I 95 North in broward county fl. I was about to exit the highway at exit 19 N ( pembroke rd). I didn't notice a car in my blind spot on my right, when I did notice the car I yanked my wheel to my left. I yanked it so hard that my vehicle spun out of control. It got hit on all 4 sides, with the worst of the damage being on the front drivers side and the back drivers side. I received a careless driving ticket. Ticket number ab5mp1E given to me by a broward county sheriff officer.

- Hollywood, FL, USA

problem #23

Jul 252019

Altima

  • miles
Just bought car, they did not tell me car was in accident, tried working with them, suleman said I signed paperwork, there not responsible, if I turn car in, only drove car maybe 25 miles since I have had, still do not have paperwork on this car, never recieved any as of yet, but they made sure was registered, have no agreement, not sure what payments are, also was told I have tires and wheels and I dont, I am a woman and dont know much about this, but know when something is wrong, what can I do with this purchase, as I said I have no paperwork to even look

- Berkley, MA, USA

problem #22

Feb 012019

Altima

  • 25,000 miles
I was driving the vehicle immediately had loss of power and would not accelerate. No warnings or codes appeared and after pulling over for 2 minutes the vehicle allowed acceleration again. This has happened 3 times, and the Nissan car dealership could resolve the issue

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #21

Jun 282019

Altima

  • 38,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

2016 Nissan Altima with 38000 and the A/C compressor stopped working. Took to 4 different mechanics and I was told that they never seen a compressor go bad with such low milage.

- North Miami, FL, USA

problem #20

Apr 102019

Altima

  • miles
The passenger door lash won't close properly

- Brockton, MA, USA

problem #19

May 092019

Altima

  • 57,598 miles
Have a 2106 Nissan Altima that was purchased from enterprise sales on May 2018 with 44000 + miles on the car. Around May 2019 car starting to shutter and accelerate and jerk on it's own and sometimes seeming as though the car lose power when stop at a stop sign or light. The morning of May 8, 2019 on my way to work, again, the car started to jerk really bad and lose power. I decided to go back home to be safe. Scheduled a appointment with Nissan the next day. Took the vehicle in and was told that the car needed a transmission. I was given a loaner until the car was repaired on May 16, 2019.

- Dolton, IL, USA

problem #18

Jun 042019

Altima

  • 68,000 miles
Transmission problem for miles over 60,000. When at stop light and try to accelerate when the light changes, car does not move when accelerator is pressed. While driving, car does not switch gears and car slows down. This is a very dangerous situation for the driver and passengers. If you are driving one of these cars, it will be deadly one day. I don't understand how these vehicles can be sold. After many people lose their lives, someone will notice. This car is dangerous on city streets and also interstate driving.

- Tucker, GA, USA

problem #17

May 242019

Altima

  • 80,000 miles
When pressing the gas pedal down the car does not want to accelerate. No lights are indicating a potential problem and I've had to the dealer with no code showing up. When searching the problem several other people have had this same issue. Please help! this happens randomly during point a to point B. city driving etc

- Norwalk, OH, USA

problem #16

Apr 252019

Altima

  • 38,000 miles
2016 Nissan Altima 38,000 ml I was turning left at a busy intersection when I pushed on the gas the RPM went up but the mph wouldn't move. I had the gas pushed all the way down but nothing happened, finally my car started to move very slowly and then took off. The first time this happened to me (02/28/2019) I took it back to the dealership they ran tests but no codes come back. They drove it 30 miles and told me they couldn't find anything wrong with it and if it happens again to bring it back right away. When I called the dealer to let them know it happened again they told me the next available appointment is in 4 days before they can see me. This is the only source of transportation I have and I feel unsafe driving my family in it.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #15

Mar 252019

Altima

  • miles
Occasionally without any warning car do not move for few seconds even after pressing accelerator firmly and after few seconds car just moved suddenly and at high speed again without any warning. It mostly happen when I stop at traffic light and sometimes when I am driving slow. No other warning lights in my car and services is uptodate.

- Mcdonough, GA, USA

problem #14

Mar 182019

Altima

  • miles
The key fob is not registering with the vehicle. Both fobs have been changed. I tried to start the car and it says incorrect key id. Once the car battery was jumped it started with no issues. The battery was then immediately tested as well as the alternator. This has been happening frequently. The car was purchased brand new and ive been having issues since

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #13

Feb 142019

Altima

  • 148,000 miles
Cvt transmission I purchased the car with 49,000 miles at nearly 70,000 miles had transmission replaced with a used transmission with 35,000 miles now into year three I may need another transmission...Nissan must fix this problem. I was driving and the car shut off...I put the car in park and restarted the vehicle and once I put the gear into drive it completely cut off.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #12

Nov 122018

Altima

  • miles
It seems to me that the car speeds up and slows down it's kind of weird to explain then it feels like it wanna shut off I took it to get looked at and they said it was a recall on my car but they couldn't tell me what it happens more on the highway some time when I start the car up it's a wired sound to it and when I proceed to put the car in drive it some times jump I dont know how to tell you would have to see for own eyez

- Richfield, MN, USA

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