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
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
90,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replace manifold (1 reports)
2016 Nissan Altima exhaust system problems

exhaust system problem

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2016 Nissan Altima Owner Comments

problem #1

Feb 012024

Altima SV 2.5L

  • CVT transmission
  • 90,000 miles

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

Car lost power and engine got louder. Took car in for repair and had to replace heat shield which was covered under extended warranty and the exhaust had so how come out of the mounting brakes. Everything but the manifold had to come out of pocket.

Update from Apr 24, 2025 Lost power when accelerating and engine got louder. I have in the past 3 years put in over 10k in repair to this car and that is not including Maintenance. It is a money pit and a huge POS. I have done ALL recommended Maintenance per Nissan guideline, use all premium fluids and etc. That's has done nothing for the reliability on this car. NISSAN IS CRAP!! They are not reliable at all!! It feels like the company only want to recall issues that "cost efficient" and not do anything about the issues that are a real problem.

- ayoung1286, Lexington, US

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