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.
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
When I come to a complete stop my transmission completely gives out and I have to cut off my car in traffic to restart the transmission. This happens as long as I'm driving my car. I bring it to the dealership and they say they can't find anything wrong. Just a disgrace.
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss motive power for 3-4 seconds and an abnormally loud sound was heard coming from the vehicle. There was no warning. The contact stated the vehicle failed to accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.
If I stay idle to long and go to tap the gas the car doesn't move it slowly glides then it takes off really fast! I noticed when I'm doing short stops or idling or sitting on a hill it does this! it almost seems like it's air in the transmission the way it doesn't go when you tap the gas! it's been times I've been in rush hour traffic and my car wouldn't move I was was pressing the gas pedal to the floor still wouldn't move! so I have to turn the car off wait about 20 seconds and turn it back on.
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle loss motive power and failed to respond with the accelerator pedal depressed with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was turned off and restarted and operated as intended. The vehicle was diagnosed and repaired. Nissan orange park located at (7447 blinding blvd jacksonville fl) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,000.
While driving the vehicle down the highway the car will continuously shake, surge, vibrate, and fail when attempting to accelerate. My vehicle has stalled with my kids in the vehicle, in front of oncoming traffic. I lost complete power including headlights, power steering, and mobility of the car. I had no idea what happened, the issue continues, however I am just outside of 60,100 miles. Yes 60K mile warranty and known cvt issues. My rear door also opens while going down the road if the window switch is touched.
- Fort Pierce, FL, USA
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Does not shift properly, after driving for long periods of time the vehicle will not accelerate, it bucks when it down shifts, makes clicking noises randomly. The vehicle does not move after idling after long periods of usage. (the fuel delivery is messed up). This happens when you are at different speeds. You can be at a complete stop and go to accelerate but have your pedal all the way to the floor and nothing happens. Then at 60 mph on a highway the vehicle will all of a sudden just all of a sudden buck when you go to pass some one.
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle shifted to first gear without warning. The contact managed to veer to the shoulder of the road turned the vehicle off and waited for about 5 min to see if the vehicle would then resume normal operation. The vehicle failed to perform as intended. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken for a second opinion at another dealer however, it was confirmed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted or made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.
Check engine light came on around same time car began to exhibit acceleration issues, like stalling, slipping into 2nd gear, and engine cut out when accelerating during both normal city and highway driving. Sensors read by certified mechanic, and dealership indicated oxygen sensor failure and the dealership replaced the cvt transmission and the O2 sensor. After repairs and part replacements, 2 weeks later all of these problems began to reoccur. Several mechanic recommended getting rid of the car as they can not resolve the issues and don't want to waste my time or money. Contact art's automotive in berkeley California
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the vehicle hesitated while the RPM gauge fluctuated. The accelerator pedal was depressed however, the speed was limited to approximately 30 mph. The contact stated that the check engine warning illuminated. The vehicle was taken to (auffenberg nissan1690 new car dr, O'fallon, il 62269, (618) 622-4521) where it was diagnosed and determined that the cvt (transmission) failed and needed to be replaced which was still pending. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Shaking, automatic slowing speed, pick up takes time, engine light on dealer said transmission issue cost 4850 plus tax. This is Nissan Altima 2016 only 71000. This is absolutely killing consumer finance. Never ever Nissan again.
Check engine light came on twice within 3 months of using this car. And it was one of the severe types of illness the car has, if not fixed I could've been stuck on a remote area with no phone reception, which where I live by the way. The car had a slow acceleration, when I stopped on a stop light/sign. Had that fixed on December right before christmas week, but engine light came on again after 2 weeks of driving it, car won't shift gears again, slow acceleration, probably has something to do with its transmission etc.
Stopped and when pulling out lost power and while driving lost power and RPM went really high it was like the transmission wouldn't shift turned vehicle off then was able to drive has done this several times within a week
While driving, the car just accelerates all on its own. When I stop at a stop sign or red light. I try to drive off and the car does not go. It moves very slowly and takes a couple seconds to go. It is very dangerous. I really wish this would get investigated.
The car has a cvt transmission that is not functioning properly. The transmission shudders, acclerates on its own, or turns off completely when it warms, it is not safe to drive on the freeway or drive in warm weather due to the fact that the car shuts off when it heats up. It is unsafe to drive, it continues to be a problem with many of Nissan cvt transmissions that they are not fixing.
Car has the same judder code in the transmission but have been told the VIN number was not specified as affected. Car judders in slow and stop and go traffic and in parking lots. This seems to have become a problem with the software package for these transmissions and has affected more cars than the VIN numbers that the recall is out for.
I have a 2016 Nissan Altima with 85,000 miles that is currently experiencing some issues. I've found multiple people online that are having the same problem. The vehicle at times when pushing down the accelerator will not respond then suddenly take off like it's in 3rd gear. This has caused me too get stuck in intersections with no power and nearly causing accidents. Nissan is saying there is no issue. How can this not be a safety recall?
2016 Nissan Altima has delayed acceleration. Also, can hear a sizzle noise when driving making a turn, as if wire is shorting but no smell of burning wires; at this time. This is while driving, idling, street driving, and on highway; we are very concerned.
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. While accelerating from a stop, the vehicle failed to regain acceleration in a timely manner. The failure was experienced numerous times. An unknown dealer was called and stated that they were unable to perform a diagnostic if the engine indicator was not illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 70,000.
Started vehicle this morning and put in reverse and pressed the pedal to back out and had a delayed reaction and the RPM's just increased. The car did not move for approximately four to five seconds and finally backed out. Placed the car in drive and drove toward a stop sign approximately 100 yards away and it seemed like it was losing power as I tried to accelerate and again the RPM's increased but seemed like it would not move. Drove vehicle back home and with same issues and parked for about thirty minutes. Tried to duplicate but drove just fine. This has happened before while at a red light about a couple of months ago. Tried accelerating and would barely accelerate like it had no power. Placed in park, cut the car off and back on and after a few minutes, I hit the accelerator and it darted off. Luckily, there has been no accidents but have concerns if this happens while on a highway. This Altima on has over 53K miles and have no idea why this is happening because I am not a mechanic but have read several statements on the internet from others with the same issue. Not sure why Nissan has not placed a recall on this issue but is very unsafe.
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- Baton Rouge, LA, USA