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).

3.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
41,000 miles

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2016 Nissan Altima windows / windshield problems

windows / windshield problem

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2016 Nissan Altima Owner Comments

problem #2

Jan 312019

Altima

  • 65,000 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 vehicle was included in three unknown recalls. While the contact's friend was driving at an unknown speed and attempting to stop, the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle was towed to the driver's residence. The contact called morrie's brooklyn park Nissan at 612-426-5487 (located at 7875 brooklyn blvd, brooklyn park, mn 55445) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not approve the repair under the warranty. The contact stated that there was no clear explanation for the manufacturer's decision. The vehicle was towed to the seller (cornerstone Plymouth, 763-559-5300, located at 3901 vinewood ln N, Plymouth, mn 55441) who connected with the third party warranty company and repaired the vehicle. Additionally, while the vehicle was at a car wash in July of 2019, the rear window shattered without warning or an impact. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

problem #1

Oct 012018

Altima

  • 17,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. While driving approximately 65 mph, the rear passenger door window lowered approximately 3/4 down automatically and the door erroneously unlocked and opened. The contact indicated that the failure also occurred when lowering the rear passenger door window from both the front driver side door and rear passenger door. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 17,000.

- Farmingdale, NY, USA

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