2016 Nissan Altima owner discussion

What NHTSA's records show for the 2016 Nissan Altima: 555 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Power Train (235), Engine (86), Air Bags (72). 28 complaints mention a crash and 3 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.

2016 Nissan Altima owner discussion: problems, repairs and buying advice

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What NHTSA's records show for the 2016 Nissan Altima: 555 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Power Train (235), Engine (86), Air Bags (72). 28 complaints mention a crash and 3 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.

2016 Nissan Altima recalls and complaints at a glance

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns and 555 owner complaints for the 2016 Nissan Altima. The most-reported problem areas are Power Train (235), Engine (86), Air Bags (72). The most recent recall (NHTSA #20V315000, May 2020) covers the Latches/Locks/Linkages. Recall repairs are free at a franchised Nissan dealer. Recalls and complaints describe the model year, not a specific car — check the VIN for open recalls free, and for title, salvage and odometer history with a $9.99 report (Carfax charges $49.99).

Recall campaigns4
Owner complaints555
Complaints mentioning a crash28
Complaints mentioning a fire3

Most-reported problem areas

ComponentComplaints
Power Train235
Engine86
Air Bags72
Vehicle Speed Control65
Exterior Lighting42
Electrical System42

Recall campaigns

  • NHTSA #20V315000 — Latches/Locks/Linkages (May 2020): Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood that the secondary hood latch may corrode over time.
  • NHTSA #18V915000 — Structure (December 2018): Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles, previously remedied under recall number 17V-040. The door latch-lock cable may not have been routed properly in the rear door when the remedy was applied. As a result, the…
  • NHTSA #17V040000 — Latches/Locks/Linkages (January 2017): Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles. The rear door latch/lock cable on the vehicles may have been improperly routed. As a result, lowering a rear window may inadvertently cause that door to unlatch and open.
  • NHTSA #16V244000 — Air Bags (April 2016): Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and…

Source: NHTSA recalls and complaints databases, retrieved 2026-11-07.

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