2016 Nissan Altima Power Train Problems
- 88
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- check engine · 21 records
- engine light · 17 records
- needed replaced · 10 records
- transmission needed · 8 records
- light came · 8 records
- stop light · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 41 |
| 30–60k mi | 29 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Tl* 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…
ODI 11308332
Power Train
Tl* 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, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed and…
ODI 11307002
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
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.
ODI 11306576
Power Train
Vehicle hesitates to move forward when stepping on gas. Seems like it slips at highway speed
ODI 11301767
Power Train
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
ODI 11300588
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 11307351
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 11300744
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 11288630
Power Train · Steering
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.
ODI 11287636
Power Train
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.
ODI 11289729
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 11277448
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
On multiple occasions, after coming to a complete stop vehicle would not accelerate after pushing the accelerator. In addition to this now the transmission will not up shift for road speed. Vehicle, when placed in park or neutral, will rev up when accelerator is pushed but not while transmission is engaged in drive. Again the acceleration problem has occurred multiple times over the past 4-6 months. The shifting…
ODI 11269743
Power Train
The car started shacking once it would go about 25-30 mph. The check engine light turned on after and it was read by a mechanic as a code p0841-transmission fluid pressure sensor/switch. This happens on city streets and highway driving.
ODI 11266546
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was on the highway and the car started jerking like it didn't want to go and i got off the highway because it was unsafe..made it to a stop light and the car didn't want to go..but it went after a couple of tries..i went shopping and got back on the highway to head home and the check engine light comes on and went to get it looked at and they tell me a lot of the nissan are having this same problem and it's the…
ODI 11266575
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
16 nissan altima sometimes has about a 5 second delay in acceleration as car just idles and slowly rolls ahead. This is very dangerous when you are taking off and crossing on coming traffic. Took it to nissan dealer they said nothing they can do because it doesnt show an error code. Same with nissan usa corperation. Says nothing they can do untill shows a code or fails completely. So basicall they are saying that…
ODI 11271058
Power Train
I had stopped at a red light, when it turned green my car stalled and wouldn't accelerate. Once it did, it wouldn't pick up speed. Car will go up to 4rpm and will only go 10-15 miles p/hr. No service light has appeared. This happened in city streets. This first happened two weeks ago and been happening every time i've driven the car, which has been three more times, have not driven it since.
ODI 11258012
Power Train
Car started to lurch and whine while driving at any speed. Two weeks later it got worse and started to lose power or fail to accelerate while driving. Now vehicle will not go into gear most times. When it does it fails to move forward or backward, while pressing the gas pedal. Mechanic informed me that the transmission is slipping and needs to be rebuilt or replaced.
ODI 11266436
Power Train
In march 2019 my vehicle had 54,000 miles. I was stopped at a light & when i hit the gas and the car jerked forward and would not accelerate, leaving me sit in traffic. It eventually moved. I took it to jones junction nissan and they "could not have an error code" for the problem, made me buy a carb kit to fix it. Two months later, in may 2019, with 58,000 miles on my car, i was driving and the car stopped…
ODI 11246626
Power Train
When car is cold it will run normal. When the car heats up the car will not take off. When driving its like you stomp on the brake then start again. Took the car to auto zone and had them read the codes there were two transmition codes. So we took the car to the nissan dealer ship and there were a bunch of different codes. They told me i needed a oxygen sensor and a new transmition. Almost 8 thousand dollars worth…
ODI 11243012
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. While driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked, lunged forward, and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. Hubler nissan (8435 us-31, indianapolis, in 46227, [redacted]) was contacted to schedule a diagnostic appointment. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…
ODI 11240859
Power Train
No recall by manufacturer, warranty not being honored because manufacturer did not issue recall. Car is currently undrivable because transmission is gone.
ODI 11229467
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate while maximum pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal. The vehicle eventually began to drive normally; however, the failure recurred fifteen minutes later. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to benton nissan of hoover (1640 montgomery hwy, hoover, al, [redacted]), but…
ODI 11228813
Power Train
On the 14th of june, 2019 i was driving to work. When suddenly i felt my car power decreasing as i pressed the gas. Soon as that happen i new something was wrong so for my safety and other i took the nearest exited to local street and found a safe area to check my car. Turn it off and back on and i started driving sgain it seemed like nothing happened but after about 10 later it completely lost power no matter how…
ODI 11258772
Power Train
Vehicle was at an intersection, i stepped on the accelerator pedal and the vehicle had minimal power. I it moved very little, then finally it moved normally. I was scared oncoming traffic would hit me because the vehicle had no acceleration. The car has 70k miles. This problem has happened 4 times in the last month.
ODI 11231447
Power Train
Car started hesitating while driving 75 on the interstate and lost power went to 10 mph then the rpms will go up but the car hesitates and jerks service engine light came on had it tested its the transmission fluid sensor which cant be replaced the whole transmission has to be replaced and this car has less then 80000 miles thats insane
ODI 11218640