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).

1.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
83,470 miles

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2016 Nissan Altima transmission problems

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2016 Nissan Altima Owner Comments

problem #1

Jun 232022

Altima 4-cyl

  • 83,470 miles

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

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed to shift into the intended gear. The contact had to insert a pen into the gear shifter to correct the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the gear shifter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable. The contact has stated that the work-around for the gear shifter often did not work resulting in the vehicle being undriveable. The vehicle was repaired by the independent mechanic at their own expense. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure with the vehicle but failed to respond. The failure mileage is 83,470 and the VIN has been provided.

- Libertyville, IL, USA

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