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 · Unknown Or Other
Transmission problem for miles over 60,000. When at stop light and try to accelerate when the light changes, car does not move when accelerator is pressed. While driving, car does not switch gears and car slows down. This is a very dangerous situation for the driver and passengers. If you are driving one of these cars, it will be deadly one day. I don't understand how these vehicles can be sold. After many people…
ODI 11217988
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact parked on the side of the road and turned off the ignition. When the vehicle was restarted, it resumed normal operation. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The…
ODI 11241179
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. The contact stated that three days after the vehicle underwent a routine oil change, the continuously variable transmission (cvt) failed to properly change over for the vehicle to accelerate. The vehicle went from 65 mph to less than 45 mph, which caused the risk of a crash. The vehicle was driven cautiously to the contact's residence and then towed to priority nissan…
ODI 11216952
Power Train
I purchased a 2016 nissan altima in 2017. After about 60,000 miles i noticed it started to jerk when i accelerated. Since my oxygen sensor needed to be replaced i thought that was the issue. Once i hit 70,000 miles my transmission completely went out on me. Just 10,000 miles over their factory warranty. Nissan has extended their power train warranty in the past. However, since my car is a 2016 it is not covered in…
ODI 11208176
Power Train
The car has a problem shifting rpm runs high and when i push gas pedal down to the ground it does not have speed and rolled back going uphill from a stop due to this problem. Obdii code p0776
ODI 11206955
Power Train
My altima started having acceleration issue, took to nissan dealer who advised a transmission issue. Told me it was covered under warranty. Found out a new transmission was needed and covered under an extended plan i paid for; not covered by nissan at all. Car had 79k miles on it. A reman replaced as sy(what ever this code means)
ODI 11207232
Power Train
Cvt transmission slipping, delayed changing of gears, no response of gas pedal. My altima rolls into traffic with me pressing the gas there is a 3-5 second delay before taking off. Very dangerous. No one was able to recreate the problem but now it won't shift. It revs high and will not transfer to wheels.
ODI 11206338
Power Train
The transmission does not shift properly. After engine is warm, when you push the gas pedal, there is about 5-6 second delay before car will go. If you accelerate to get onto highway from on ramp, it makes a rattling sound. It is getting too dangerous to drive it, since you are not able to predict when it will do this. This always seems to happen if i am in rush hour traffic.
ODI 11206037
Power Train
Cvt had internal failures resulting in a sudden not shifting, shuddering, and slipping, on major highways.
ODI 11206496
Power Train
Tl-the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. Check engine light, transmission failed at 60 mph, lacked forward power. Transmission did not shift properly vehicle unsafe due to lack of motive power taken to advance auto for diagnostic. Pressure sensor switch transmission needed to be replaced. While driving at approximately 60 mph, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was…
ODI 11207416
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. The contact stated that there was an intermittent failure and the transmission failed to change gears, when necessary, in any gear. The rpms increased from 1,500 to 4,000; however, the speed reduced from 80 to 40 mph. The contact was unable to safely drive the vehicle due to the failure and drastic reduction in speed. Goodman chevrolet cadillac nissan ([redacted], glasgow,…
ODI 11205047
Power Train
Takata recall. My car started messing up after i came back from texas. It was doing fine until it started losing power. When i press the gas it was going slow and i could press it all the way to the floor and it wouldn't move. The dealer that i got it from (car king) have went out of business and they are in a lot of trouble.
ODI 11210686
Power Train
I have an intermittent problem when i'm driving where all of a sudden i can't accelerate. I'll have the pedal to the floor but nothing absolutely nothing happening. The gas pedal is fully depressed and yet the car slows down the way it would if you took your foot off the gas. This has happened 5 times over the past month. Bought this car new 2 years ago. I should not be having a problem like this. I've been to 2…
ODI 11203443
Power Train
2016 nissan altima 2.5sr cvt transmission failure at 26k miles. While in motion going freeway speeds, vehicle suddenly loses power when attempting to maintain cruising speed and rpms fluctuated intensely up and down. Felt very unsafe while trying to pull over to the shoulder and feared other vehicles could have struck me while having no control over vehicle speed. Brought vehicle into nissan dealership and confirmed…
ODI 11203282
Power Train
I stopped at a light and proceeded to go forward and the car would not accelerate so i pushed hard on the accelerator and the car just took off. I was on a city street. I took it to my mechanic and he said that it's a problem with the transmission. I then took the car to the nissan dealer and they ran a free test and said that i would have to pay $130 to get a diagnostic test. That would let me know if it is the…
ODI 11202610
Power Train
My vehicle's cvt transmission failed at 97,000 miles. I experienced the same symptoms everyone else has experienced with this transmission - vibrations, wildly fluctuating rpms and frequent downshifts. Within a matter of a few days the transmission started slipping. I feel lucky i wasn't killed when my vehicle's transmission slipped while i was attempting to cross traffic. After my local nissan dealer quoted me a…
ODI 11210003
Power Train
At 61,000 miles (just 1000 miles after the warranty expired), the cvt transmission failed while vehicle was in motion. It started as a knocking that occurred while shifting gears. The next day, the engine violently fluctuated between gears while going ~60 mph on the highway. It then remained in the high gear after the vehicle came to a stop at a red light.
ODI 11191957
Power Train
This vehicle was purchased new from anderson nissan - lake havasu city, az and we also purchased the extended warranty (up to 60,000 miles). At approximately 64,000 miles the transmission broke down completely. When this was towed to the originating dealership, we specifically asked if there were any "known transmission issues" with this vehicle make/model/year. We were only told "this can sometimes happen". We have…
ODI 11205838
Power Train
'takata recall' i have the 2016 nissan altima i bought it on february 28,2019 and on march 2, 2019 while driving it at 35 miles per hour the transmission wouldn't shift from first gear reving up past 6 on the mark started to jerk and so i took it to a transmission shop they couldn't find anything wrong with it on there scanner they said that models 2012-2016 altima's and versa are having issues shutting down while…
ODI 11183715
Power Train
The car is barely 3 years old and i brought it new with only 8 miles. The car started hesitating while in stop and go traffic on the interstate. That's where i noticed the hesitation first. The issue occurs on the highway, city streets, turning, and car has had issues while in motion. When in stop and go traffic, stopped at a stop sign or have to stop to make a turn the car hesitates about 5-10 seconds and then…
ODI 11183720
Power Train
We purchased this car last may and shortly there after may be a couple of months after i start experiencing delays on acceleration. I drive on the highway so i use the cruise control. So when i started experiencing the delay on acceleration i stop using the cruise control, because i thought that was the issue. To shorten a long story after i stop using the cruise control, the issue remained. I'm going to go more in…
ODI 11183493
Power Train
Had the vehicle checked out at the local dealer due to the rpm's jumping on the freeway at high speed. Told all was well, no problems. A week later my car lost all power pulling out into oncoming traffic with my daughter in the car. Had the vehicle towed to another dealer and was told it needed a new transmission. I have been made aware that many others have had this problem as well. This must be addressed. Myself…
ODI 11182627
Electrical System · Power Train
On wednesday 1/30/2019 my daughter was driving north on i-17 entering flagstaff when the transmission stopped working. The engine was reving to about 6000 rpm but the car would only go about 5 mph. She managed to get the car to a parking lot and call me for help. After about 30 minutes the transmission cooled down and worked normally. I had her take the car to a local shop and have it checked out. They got a code…
ODI 11175015
Power Train
Tl* 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.…
ODI 11278070
Power Train
Occasion delayed engagement when taking off and sluggishness at acceleration. Car slowly takes off at high rpms and makes sounds as if in wrong gear. After turning off car, after about 10-20 mins car shifts properly.
ODI 11171726