Nissan Altima Complaints (2016)

555 consumer complaints on file.

#11545663September 20, 2023
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
Vehicle will delay acceleration when I have stopped at a stop sign or stop light especially if I was stopped on a hill. When I press the gas pedal it will delay acceleration for a couple of seconds and then finally take off. It was happening every so often but now it is happening more often. If I turn the car off and start it again, it goes away for a little while but comes back. The check engine light doesn't come on when this happens.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11544469September 14, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
He
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542246September 2, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Shaking upon acceleration
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11540846August 25, 2023
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I was driving on the freeway with my 6yr & 11yr daughters when my car stop accelerating and started to slow down I’ll hit the gas pedal and the RPMS will go up but the car wouldn’t advance ! I had to get off the freeway before the car completely stopped in the middle of the freeway as the velocity of the vehicle was getting slower and slower ! Take in mind I try to do this as safe as possible but my car was in the far end of the emergency lane I almost got rear ended my kids were crying scare ! I turn off the car once to the side of the freeway check the hood and nothing out of the ordinary. Turn the car back on and it was driving normal ! On the next day that’s when the check engine light turn on ! Took it to the dealer and they told me I need a complete new transmission!
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11540643August 24, 2023
AIR BAGS, SEATS
I have a 2016 Nissan Altima S. The airbag light is on without accident. I went four times to the Nissan dealer to fix the problem. They just told me it was a past code (B0020-13), cleared it the first three times, and told me the problem was on the driver-side airbag. But after a few months, the airbag light was still on again. I was told the problem was on the passenger side the last time. Ask me to replace the airbag module and seat back; the parts cost $3110, and the labor is $2600. It is ridiculous... The airbag is the car safety system; the parts have never been used before, so it should be okay if there is no accident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11539306August 18, 2023
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the air bag warning illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the failure was due to the air bag sensor module in the seat. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11539204August 17, 2023
POWER TRAIN
At 107,000 miles my 2016 Nissan Altima would experience an issue when coming to a stop after about 30 minutes worth of driving. After stopping at a light or stop sign, when I pushed on the gas pedal, nothing happened. I could press the pedal all the way to the floor, and the only change was that the tachometer would go up. I would have to restart the car in order for the gas pedal to work. After taking the car in to the Nissan dealership, I as told that I would need a new transmission and the cost would be $5100+ after taxes. I shopped around, but most all other transmission shops said that they would have to get the CVT transmission from Nissan. So the only thing different from these other transmission shops and the Nissan dealership was the labor cost. I was told by the Service Department at Nissan, that the older CVT transmissions wear out a lot sooner than the newer ones. With Nissan only giving a 12month/12,000mile warranty, your gambling if this newer transmission will at least run for as long as the original one. There has to be a recall on these Nissan CVT transmissions
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11538963August 16, 2023
POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ENGINE
From the Last 1 months, I can see sometimes when I accelerate my car it's not accelerating properly but the RPM is increasing, and sometimes after I stop in traffic when I accelerate my car it's not accelerating immediately and when I press the gas paddle hard suddenly it accelerates. It's a safety concern for me.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11538657August 15, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that after stopping at a traffic light, the light turned green, and the contact depressed the accelerator pedal however, the vehicle jerked and stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a faulty transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 74,300.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11537230August 8, 2023
AIR BAGS
Air bag light is on. Was told at Nissan dealing I need to have a module replaced in the driver seat for $2,300.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11534151July 24, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Car intermittently fails to accelerate when gas pedal is engaged. Gas pedal has been fully engaged at times and car does not accelerate. Had issues in 2021 and now it is reoccurring. This issue has occurred while in interstate traffic, as well as, day to day driving around town.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11533815July 22, 2023
AIR BAGS
The airbag light will. Not go off
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11533634July 21, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The ASCD Switch failed while traveling > 60mph. The car lost all acceleration down to ~ 5 MPH. The car lost power to the steering.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11533219July 19, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Transmission slippage or failure to engage when trying to accelerate onto highway. Transmission would slip during acceleration causing other motorists to have to immediately slow or stop to avoid collision. Identified by Nissan service that transmission needs replacement. Check engine light came on approximately 200 miles before diagnosis by Nissan service. At approximately 84K miles. No forewarning by the vehicle or communication from Nissan prior to this incident. Advised that Nissan is aware of the issue and have extended some warranties regarding the issue but not communicating to customers. Apparently issue is not isolated to just the Altima but several other Nissan models. Failures of this transmission type have been reported as early as 25K miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530975July 7, 2023
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
When you press the accelerator it won’t do anything
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528403June 22, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Hood flew open smashing windshield while driving on the highway. Windshield, hood & both front fenders damaged
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527509June 17, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I have the 2016 Nissan Altima with only 128000 miles and the transmission went out on a exit highway and all of a sudden I no power. I could have gotten killed and not been able to write this. It scared me because I almost didn't have time for the cars that were headed towards me. No it didn't happen and its a big what if but Nissan knows the CVT transmission are going out and costing us Thousands ( $5000 ) to be accurate and who's got that kind of money to fix it. I'm devastated because its my only car and I just don't have that kind of money. When I bought this car $128000 in December 2021 I had no idea what I would have to face so if this helps anyone , like me , to check to see if it has the CVT transmission before they buy it because it could get someone killed. thank you , [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527163June 15, 2023
POWER TRAIN
CVT issues. with shudder in speed control and lack of transmission staying engaged seems like it is popping in and out of gear at any speed. lack of power and changes in speed creates safety issues with other drivers on the road.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11525887June 7, 2023
POWER TRAIN, STEERING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Diagnosed CVT failure; Nissan refuses to replace the transmission at their cost. Took the vehicle to multiple mechanics before the issue was officially diagnosed, as the issue is difficult to diagnose. When operating the vehicle, at times the vehicle will stop accelerating; driver is pressing on the accelerator and the RPMs will increase but the vehicle will not be propelled forward and the power steering is disengaged. The issue is intermittent so the driver does not when this will occur, other drivers on the road also do not know our car is stalled, and this creates a huge safety risk. Also, when stopped at a stop sign or stoplight and attempting to turn onto another street, driver will attempt to accelerate and turn and the vehicle will not move or will barely move and the power steering is disengaged. If the cross-street has traffic, my vehicle is immovable in oncoming traffic -- a huge safety issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11525215June 3, 2023
SUSPENSION
Car has 60,000 miles and the lower front bushings are cracked! They should not be cracked with such low miles for a 2016 car. Now Nissan is telling me to replace the bushing and the lower front control arms will be $2,100. Thats not right, when Nissan knows they have been having issues with the lower control arms and bushings.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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