2016 Nissan Altima Problems & Owner Complaints

Power Train 234 3 crash 1 injury

“Car loses power while driving on highways or roads and had nearly cost me my life on occasion where the vehicle cannot complete a turn from loss of power and I cannot proceed and obstruct oncoming vehicle paths. It has also revved up out of the blue to 6000-7000 RPMs despite a holding steady pace on the gas pedal. The speed jolts and has nearly caused me to rear end unsuspecting vehicles. Sometimes the vehicle cannot accelerate and has NO POWER after coming to a full stop at a red light or stop sign. I have been unable to receive help for any of these issues despite many diagnoses and lots…”
NHTSA complaint #11425859, 2021 · 1 injury(ies)

“I purchased this vehicle from Drivetime in Las Vegas off Decatur Blvd in December of 2021. I was not advised these particular make and models could have CVT Transmission failure. It has the SR Sports Model transmission, so I always thought when I had it in sport mode that the RMP's stayed high and the car would jerk if I let off the gas not knowing the transmission was actually faulty. In March of 2024 the vehicle stalled multiple time while at the gas station after filling up my gas tank. There was a Meineke in the same parking lot, I got the car going and quickly parked. They ran the codes s…”
NHTSA complaint #11643650, 2024 · crash

“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. T…”
NHTSA complaint #11540846, 2023 · crash

Engine 86 3 crash 4 injury

“AT RANDOM TIMES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF CAUSING SUDDEN DECREASE IN SPEED, THEN RESTART ON IT'S OWN WITHIN 10-15 SECONDS. WHEN CAR SHUTS OFF ALL DASH LIGHTS TURN OFF AND THERE'S NO THROTTLE RESPONSE. THE LAST TIME IT SHUT OFF I WAS GOING AROUND A BEND AND CAUSED CAR TO COLLIDE WITH GUARD RAIL.”
NHTSA complaint #11089606, 2018 · crash · 3 injury(ies)

“I HAVE A 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA. FIRST: I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH A REGULAR TRUCK HAULING AN ENCLOSED TRAILER DROVE OVER A LARGE PIECE OF PLYWOOD ON THE INTERSTATE AT 70MPH IN FRONT OF ME (ALSO GOING ABOUT 70 MPH) CAUSING THE PIECE OF PLYWOOD TO RAISE OFF OF THE ROAD AFTER HE CLEARED IT AND IT FLEW INTO THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE AND BOUNCED UP ONTO THE HOOD AND THEN HIT THE ROOF BEFORE FLYING OFF OF MY CAR. DURING THIS PROCESS, PIECES OF THE PLYWOOD BECAME STUCK IN THE GRILL AREA OF MY CAR. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, THANKFULLY, BUT I AM CONCERNED THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. SECOND: I'…”
NHTSA complaint #11377416, 2020 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“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. T…”
NHTSA complaint #11540846, 2023 · crash

Unknown Or Other 80 4 crash 1 fire 7 injury

“ON MAY 12, 2019 I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON I 95 NORTH IN BROWARD COUNTY FL. I WAS ABOUT TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY AT EXIT 19 N ( PEMBROKE RD). I DIDN'T NOTICE A CAR IN MY BLIND SPOT ON MY RIGHT, WHEN I DID NOTICE THE CAR I YANKED MY WHEEL TO MY LEFT. I YANKED IT SO HARD THAT MY VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL. IT GOT HIT ON ALL 4 SIDES, WITH THE WORST OF THE DAMAGE BEING ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE AND THE BACK DRIVERS SIDE. I RECEIVED A CARELESS DRIVING TICKET. TICKET NUMBER AB5MP1E GIVEN TO ME BY A BROWARD COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICER.”
NHTSA complaint #11253212, 2019 · crash · 5 injury(ies)

“VEHICLE WILL NOT ACELARATE OR WILL ACELARATE ON IS OWN ON 2 OCATIONS IT HAPPEN AT THE INNER SECTION OF APLM BEACH BLVD AND VERONICA SHOE MAKER AS I WAA READY TO TUR TO MY LEFT SIDE THE CAR WILL NOT ACELARATE LEAVING ME AND A COWORKER SCREAMING DUE THAT A CAR WAA COMING OUR WAY ON ANOTHER OCATION IT HAPPEN WHILE AT THE INTERSECTION OF WINKLER AVE AND FORDS ST IN FORT MYERS FL AGAIN ME AND MY KIDS GOT READY FOR A XIRECT HIT FROM ANOTHER VEHICHLE AS MY KIDS ARE SCREAMING I PRESS THE ACELARATOR TO THE FLOOR AND IT YOOK OFF ON A NOTHER OCASSION MY DAUGTHER WAS PULLING OUT OF THE NISSAN WHERE…”
NHTSA complaint #11044324, 2017 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“I HAVE A NISSAN ALTIMA, VIN#[XXX]-WHILE DRIVING THROUGH MY NEIGHBORHOOD-ALL 4 WINDOWS DOWN, MY ELDERLY MOTHER WAS IN THE BACK SEAT TAKING PICTURES OUT THE WINDOW WHILE OPEN AND THE DOOR OPENED BY ITSELF WHILE GOING AROUND CURVE AND FELL OUT. NO ONE TOUCHED THE LATCH. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR”
NHTSA complaint #11322197, 2020 · 1 injury(ies)

Air Bags 70 12 crash 1 fire 15 injury

“As we were getting the highway the breaks had failed and then we some were able to get off the highway but the steering wheel cruise control decided it was gonna work by itself it was a very accident. And not only that my identity has been affected so bad because of the situation with mission and the dealership that I’m unable to use my name for anything anymore my credits ruined and now they want 18 grand for me to pay off the vehicle that’s they purposely made the car look like a rebuild so it was no longer covered I guess because the person set up the insurance with Geico and actually some…”
NHTSA complaint #11464601, 2018 · crash · 5 injury(ies)

“WITHIN I MONTH PRIOR TO MY ACCIDENT I HAD TIRE PROBLEMS. I REPLACED THE 4 TIRES.APPROX. 3 PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT I HAD FUEL AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THE PARTS WERE REPLACED. APPROX. 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT I HAD FRONT BRAKES REPLACED .ESURANCE HAS MY VEHICLE POLICY # [XXX]CLAIM#[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR”
NHTSA complaint #11267826, 2019 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT STRUCK A DEER. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE SUSTAINED BRUISES AND THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER, SEATED IN THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT, SUSTAINED BURNS FROM THE SEAT BELT. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,357.”
NHTSA complaint #11118323, 2018 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

Vehicle Speed Control 65 4 crash 5 injury

“AT RANDOM TIMES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF CAUSING SUDDEN DECREASE IN SPEED, THEN RESTART ON IT'S OWN WITHIN 10-15 SECONDS. WHEN CAR SHUTS OFF ALL DASH LIGHTS TURN OFF AND THERE'S NO THROTTLE RESPONSE. THE LAST TIME IT SHUT OFF I WAS GOING AROUND A BEND AND CAUSED CAR TO COLLIDE WITH GUARD RAIL.”
NHTSA complaint #11089606, 2018 · crash · 3 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP OR DECELERATE WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL OR WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A TRUCK. DURING THE CRASH, THE DRIVER SUSTAINED BACK, NECK AND FACIAL INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN…”
NHTSA complaint #10924584, 2016 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“Car loses power while driving on highways or roads and had nearly cost me my life on occasion where the vehicle cannot complete a turn from loss of power and I cannot proceed and obstruct oncoming vehicle paths. It has also revved up out of the blue to 6000-7000 RPMs despite a holding steady pace on the gas pedal. The speed jolts and has nearly caused me to rear end unsuspecting vehicles. Sometimes the vehicle cannot accelerate and has NO POWER after coming to a full stop at a red light or stop sign. I have been unable to receive help for any of these issues despite many diagnoses and lots…”
NHTSA complaint #11425859, 2021 · 1 injury(ies)

Electrical System 42 2 crash 1 fire 1 death

“TL* THE CONTACT WAS AN ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE CHILD DEATH REVIEW FOR LA COUNTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OWNER OF A 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA, EXITED THE VEHICLE WITH THE HEATER ACTIVATED AND LEFT HER 2-YEAR-OLD CHILD IN A CAR SEAT LOCATED IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE FOR OVER 3 HOURS UNATTENDED. THE CAR SEAT INFORMATION WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CHILD WAS PRONOUNCED DECEASED DUE TO A HEAT STROKE. THE TEMPERATURE IN THE VEHICLE EXCEEDED 117 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT TO MAKE THE DRIVER AWARE THAT THE VEHICLE COULD REACH FATAL HEATER TEMPERATURES OR THAT THE INTERIOR…”
NHTSA complaint #11404352, 2019 · 1 death(s)

“AS WE WERE PULLING UP TO STOP LIGHT CAR DIED, WOULD NOT START BACK UP. SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND IMMEDIATELY FLAMES. TOTAL LOSS OF CAR BURNED THE COMPLETE MOTOR ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE DASH. WE WERE ON A CITY STREET INTERSECTION. WE HAD JUST BEEN TO NISSAN HAVING CAR SERVICED, OIL CHANGE.”
NHTSA complaint #10960348, 2017 · fire

“Odometer Fraud. The contact owned a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an unknown speed, when another vehicle suddenly appeared to drive head on, causing the contact's son to swerve, causing a collision. No warning lights were illuminated. The driver-side and passenger-side airbags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to the son's residence. The contact stated that while the insurance company was filing the insurance claim, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was…”
NHTSA complaint #11655430, 2025 · crash

Exterior Lighting 41

“The headlights on this vehicle are very dim because of a defect by the manufacturer. The inside of the headlight has delamination and causes the lights to be very dim which is a hazardous situation when driving at night. A recalled was issued, but has since expired. Dealer wants to charge over 1800 to replace both headlights.”
NHTSA complaint #11751952, 2026

“Headlights on vehicle are very dim and often do not appear to be on causing bright lights to be used in replacement. Lights are not burnt out.”
NHTSA complaint #11736926, 2026

“My headlights are not putting out very well at all. I have to drive on high beams at night to be able to see which I’m sure is disrupting others driving but when I have my lights on low beams it’s almost like my lights are off or like fog lights. It’s super dangerous. This is been going on for months and I have to avoid driving at night all the time because it’s so bad.”
NHTSA complaint #11724436, 2026

Structure 29 3 crash 5 injury

“As we were getting the highway the breaks had failed and then we some were able to get off the highway but the steering wheel cruise control decided it was gonna work by itself it was a very accident. And not only that my identity has been affected so bad because of the situation with mission and the dealership that I’m unable to use my name for anything anymore my credits ruined and now they want 18 grand for me to pay off the vehicle that’s they purposely made the car look like a rebuild so it was no longer covered I guess because the person set up the insurance with Geico and actually some…”
NHTSA complaint #11464601, 2018 · crash · 5 injury(ies)

“THERE IS A RECALL ON MY HOOD LATCH THAT I RECEIVED IN THE MAIL. . DUE TO THIS RECALL MY HOOD OPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND SHATTERED MY WINDSHIELD AND MESSED UP MY HOOD AND FENDERS. * (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS”
NHTSA complaint #11341416, 2019 · crash

“Hood popped up while driving and smashed windshield and did additional body damage. Secondary hood latch safety mechanism was non operable according to mechanic who looked at it after incident. Hood latch was replaced as part of recall in 2022. Spoke to Nissan but they are dismissing because there is no open recall and because it was already fixed. Many online comments about others dealing with this same issue of failure after repair and Nissan not taking responsibility.”
NHTSA complaint #11752504, 2026

Fuel/Propulsion System 27 1 crash 1 fire 1 injury

“Car loses power while driving on highways or roads and had nearly cost me my life on occasion where the vehicle cannot complete a turn from loss of power and I cannot proceed and obstruct oncoming vehicle paths. It has also revved up out of the blue to 6000-7000 RPMs despite a holding steady pace on the gas pedal. The speed jolts and has nearly caused me to rear end unsuspecting vehicles. Sometimes the vehicle cannot accelerate and has NO POWER after coming to a full stop at a red light or stop sign. I have been unable to receive help for any of these issues despite many diagnoses and lots…”
NHTSA complaint #11425859, 2021 · 1 injury(ies)

“I was involved in a collision where my 2016 nissan altima sustained rear end damage, began smoking and burst into flames.”
NHTSA complaint #11568894, 2024 · crash · fire

“I have a 2016 Nissan Altima 3.5 Sr I brought into the Nissan dealership multiple times since 2022 now in 2025 at 100,000 miles to transmission is not working it's dying at intersections and oil is pouring out of the engine I was told that there was a recall that expired in April of 2023 however I was never notified about the recall despite taking my car to the Nissan dealership prior to that date no one ever said that there was a problem with the CVT I've stored my car multiple years because I'm a veteran and I had to deploy so it wasn't driven as much and now that's crossed 100,000 miles it's…”
NHTSA complaint #11675466, 2025

Latches/Locks/Linkages 22 1 crash

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the hood latch assembly failed to secure causing damage to the windshield. As a result, he lost visibility and crashed into a guardrail. There were no warning lights illuminated. A police report was not filed. There were no reported injuries. The air bags did not deploy. The contact closed the hood and secured it closed using a rope he had in the vehicle. The vehicle was still drivable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, who sent an…”
NHTSA complaint #11546546, 2023 · crash

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) and 18V915000 (Structure, Latches/Locks/Linkages). The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact smelled an abnormal burning odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in a parking lot, others also smelled the odor. The contact stated while driving approximately 65MPH, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated to 45 MPH with other vehicles behind. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to a…”
NHTSA complaint #11591055, 2024

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the hood unexpectedly opened. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle had not yet been taken to an independent mechanic or a local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,090.”
NHTSA complaint #11520980, 2023

Steering 16 1 crash

“Mossy Nissan El Cajon, didn't report an accident that the car was involved in prior to the sale of the car to me. This car sustained front end damage. Resulting in a repair to the frame/sway bar. Thus effecting the steering and suspension of the car. This car was repaired and paid for by an insurance company. However, Nissan didn't disclose this information, so that the end result was the sale of the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11521035, 2018 · crash

“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,…”
NHTSA complaint #11525887, 2022

“I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON A DRY ROAD AND MY TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. SO I PULLED OVER TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND STARTED OFF AGAIN. AS SOON AS I STARTED MOVIE THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON AGAIN.”
NHTSA complaint #11397075, 2021

Suspension 12 1 crash

“Mossy Nissan El Cajon, didn't report an accident that the car was involved in prior to the sale of the car to me. This car sustained front end damage. Resulting in a repair to the frame/sway bar. Thus effecting the steering and suspension of the car. This car was repaired and paid for by an insurance company. However, Nissan didn't disclose this information, so that the end result was the sale of the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11521035, 2018 · crash

“3 days before the incident the check engine light came on but went off the next day. I was driving home from an overnight shift on Sunday, July 5th when I heard a loud boom the car instantly began to sound like something was dragging on the ground, the car was shifting right no matter which way I turned the steering wheel. I pulled over checked underneath the vehicle noticed this piece dragging I immediately called a tow. A mechanic took a look and stated the control arm has snapped and deemed the car unsafe to operate. I am financing this vehicle and it has only been a year even with routine…”
NHTSA complaint #11750485, 2026

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle was difficult to control at higher speeds. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the rear passenger’s side wheel was misaligned, and the rear control arm was fractured and had detached. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and it was determined that the rear control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 211,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11734766, 2026

Service Brakes 11 4 crash 7 injury

“As we were getting the highway the breaks had failed and then we some were able to get off the highway but the steering wheel cruise control decided it was gonna work by itself it was a very accident. And not only that my identity has been affected so bad because of the situation with mission and the dealership that I’m unable to use my name for anything anymore my credits ruined and now they want 18 grand for me to pay off the vehicle that’s they purposely made the car look like a rebuild so it was no longer covered I guess because the person set up the insurance with Geico and actually some…”
NHTSA complaint #11464601, 2018 · crash · 5 injury(ies)

“WITHIN I MONTH PRIOR TO MY ACCIDENT I HAD TIRE PROBLEMS. I REPLACED THE 4 TIRES.APPROX. 3 PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT I HAD FUEL AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THE PARTS WERE REPLACED. APPROX. 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT I HAD FRONT BRAKES REPLACED .ESURANCE HAS MY VEHICLE POLICY # [XXX]CLAIM#[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR”
NHTSA complaint #11267826, 2019 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“Upon arriving to my grandson's daycare, I applied by brake and put my car in park and suddenly my car accelerated at a fast speed. My car moved forward across an area that the children are usually playing in, but because it was raining they were inside. Thank God! I can't even imagine what would have happened. My car finally stopped because I was trying to avoid the daycare's shed, but hit the corner of the shed and this stopped the car. The air bag did not deploy as well. I am thankful to be alive and unharmed, but most thankful that no one else was harmed. My husband took photos of th…”
NHTSA complaint #11431703, 2021 · crash

Seats 10 2 injury

“THE PLASTIC SHROUD THAT COVERS THE BOTTOM PART OF THE DRIVER SEAT HAS SHARP EDGES, AND STICKS OUT TO A POINT TO WHERE IT CUTS MY CALVES WHEN I ENTER AND EXIT THE CAR. I HAD THE DEALER CORRECT THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER, THE WAY THEY REPOSITIONED THE PLASTIC SHROUD NOW CUTS INTO THE SEAT ITSELF. I INFORMED NISSAN ABOUT THE PROBLEM OF THE SHROUD NOW CUTTING INTO MY SEAT, AND WAS TOLD "THERE IS NOTING ELSE WE CAN DO ABOUT THIS..", SO I GUESS I WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR EITHER A NEW DRIVER SIDE SEAT DOWN THE LINE, OR HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE IT REPAIRED.”
NHTSA complaint #11043626, 2017 · 2 injury(ies)

“I am experiencing an issue with the airbag light on my 2017 Nissan Altima S model, which is showing code B0020. This airbag code indicates a problem with the passenger side airbag system, typically caused by damaged wiring, a malfunctioning seat sensor, or a loose connector beneath the driver's seat. The repair quote from my local Nissan dealership ranges from $1728 to $3500, depending on the faulty components and the labor required for installation. This is a recognized problem for Nissan, and their failure to address it raises significant concerns regarding safety. Currently, I am uncertain…”
NHTSA complaint #11689757, 2025

“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 shou…”
NHTSA complaint #11540643, 2023

Visibility/Wiper 8 1 crash

“Going down the highway coming home my hood popped up and blocked my visibility I swerved off the road causing my back tire to blow out. Now my hood will not open back up, since I closed it on the highway. I got my car to my house with the spare but am not sure what to do now. I looked and apparently my car has a recall for a faulty hood and was never taken in for inspection. I believe this was the cause of my hood failure.”
NHTSA complaint #11587060, 2024 · crash

“while driving 25mph-49mph, the hood unexpectedly opened and flew back into the windshield causing the windshield to crack/shatter. No warning lights had been illuminated. Driver pulled over safely got out of the car along with 2 passengers. Driver contacted the police and had the car towed to the nearest auto body shop. calling NISSAN on monday 9/22/25. seems like there was a MAJOR recall in 2020 (HOOD LATCH RECALL, that states the hood may open without warning while driving and could obscure the driver’s vision, increasing the risk of a crash.)that this vehicle was not part of but exact th…”
NHTSA complaint #11688611, 2025

“The headlights are very dim. It is available for inspection upon request. It is a safety hazard at night time due to low visibility. The problem has not been reproduced by a dealer or independent service center. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacurer, police, insurance or others. There were no warnings, it seemed to happen gradually. I discovered there was a class action settlement, but I was not receive notification and had already missed the deadline.”
NHTSA complaint #11480803, 2022

Wheels 7 1 crash

“Going down the highway coming home my hood popped up and blocked my visibility I swerved off the road causing my back tire to blow out. Now my hood will not open back up, since I closed it on the highway. I got my car to my house with the spare but am not sure what to do now. I looked and apparently my car has a recall for a faulty hood and was never taken in for inspection. I believe this was the cause of my hood failure.”
NHTSA complaint #11587060, 2024 · crash

“Hi , This is regarding recall of NHTSA ID: 22T007 On Highway my tire ( back driver side ) got flat . Paid $24.00 for Patch and paid $194.60 for replacement of tire at Discount Tire . requesting for REFUND for the amount $218.60 . Please send REFUND check to : [XXX] I am unable to load receipts /files in the format you required here is the copies : Apr 17, 2022$24.00 Additional Information Transaction Details Merchant CategoryMISC. PERSONAL SERVICES Transaction DateSUN, 04/17/2022 Purchase MethodMANUALLY KEYED Post DateSUN, 04/17/2022 Apr 20, 2022$194.60 Merchant Contact Informati…”
NHTSA complaint #11464984, 2022

“The transmission has fail it accelerates on its own,jerking,hesitated”
NHTSA complaint #11437344, 2021

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 6 1 crash 2 injury

“WITHIN I MONTH PRIOR TO MY ACCIDENT I HAD TIRE PROBLEMS. I REPLACED THE 4 TIRES.APPROX. 3 PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT I HAD FUEL AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THE PARTS WERE REPLACED. APPROX. 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT I HAD FRONT BRAKES REPLACED .ESURANCE HAS MY VEHICLE POLICY # [XXX]CLAIM#[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR”
NHTSA complaint #11267826, 2019 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“P059F AND P0159F CODES ARE FIRING. I COULD NOT LOCATE A TSB, BUT LOTS OF ONLINE CHATTER ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE”
NHTSA complaint #11341682, 2020

“TAKATA RECALL I'VE GOT 80000 MILES ON MY CAR AND THE TRANSMISSION SPEED SENSOR WENT OUT. SO WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC MY CAR STALLED FROM GOING AND IT COULD'VE CAUSED A ACCIDENT OR MY LIFE THE CVT TRANSMISSION NEEDS CHECKED THANKS.”
NHTSA complaint #11228866, 2019

Forward Collision Avoidance 5

“Water leak...from trunk and sunroof....electrical problems airbag light on and off.....sensor issues i paid out of pocket.”
NHTSA complaint #11672125, 2025

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with the cruise control activated, the radar obstruction message was displayed, causing the cruise control to deactivate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the radar was faulty and needed to be replaced, along with a radar alignment. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11504975, 2019

“AT RANDOM TIMES WHILE DRIVING, SENSOR TRIGGERS FRONT END COLLISION DASH LIGHT AND NOTIFICATION ALARM. WEATHER AND SPEED HAS NOT BEEN A FACTOR IN CAUSING THIS, IT HAS BEEN SUNNY OUT AND DRIVING AT 30 MPH WHEN THIS HAS HAPPENED.”
NHTSA complaint #11089609, 2018

Seat Belts 5 2 crash 4 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC ON THE FREEWAY, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT PROPERLY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT SUSTAINED WHIPLASH TO THE NECK AND INJURIES TO THE LOWER BACK AND SHOULDER, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED LOWER BACK INJURIES AND THE REAR PASSENGER SUSTAINED LOWER BACK INJURIES, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED, BUT WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR THE BODY DAM…”
NHTSA complaint #10936791, 2016 · crash · 3 injury(ies)

“I HAVE A 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA. FIRST: I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH A REGULAR TRUCK HAULING AN ENCLOSED TRAILER DROVE OVER A LARGE PIECE OF PLYWOOD ON THE INTERSTATE AT 70MPH IN FRONT OF ME (ALSO GOING ABOUT 70 MPH) CAUSING THE PIECE OF PLYWOOD TO RAISE OFF OF THE ROAD AFTER HE CLEARED IT AND IT FLEW INTO THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE AND BOUNCED UP ONTO THE HOOD AND THEN HIT THE ROOF BEFORE FLYING OFF OF MY CAR. DURING THIS PROCESS, PIECES OF THE PLYWOOD BECAME STUCK IN THE GRILL AREA OF MY CAR. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, THANKFULLY, BUT I AM CONCERNED THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. SECOND: I'…”
NHTSA complaint #11377416, 2020 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the seat belt warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and was informed about the diagnostic fees. The contact stated there was an extended warranty related to the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 96,200.”
NHTSA complaint #11453370, 2021

Visibility 4

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the hood unlatched, opened, and struck the windshield. The contact stated that the windshield was cracked and was partially broken with shattered pieces falling off. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road and turned the vehicle off. The contact stated upon attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart. The contact's friends arrived at the scene and assisted the contact in jumpstarting the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the hood was sever…”
NHTSA complaint #11461156, 2022

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THREE UNKNOWN RECALLS. WHILE THE CONTACT'S FRIEND WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DRIVER'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT CALLED MORRIE'S BROOKLYN PARK NISSAN AT 612-426-5487 (LOCATED AT 7875 BROOKLYN BLVD, BROOKLYN PARK, MN 55445) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT APPROVE THE REPAIR UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT…”
NHTSA complaint #11270390, 2019

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW LOWERED APPROXIMATELY 3/4 DOWN AUTOMATICALLY AND THE DOOR ERRONEOUSLY UNLOCKED AND OPENED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHEN LOWERING THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW FROM BOTH THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND REAR PASSENGER DOOR. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11133550, 2018

Fuel System 3

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the fuel gauge indicated that there was no fuel in the fuel tank. The contact drove to the gas station and refueled; however, the fuel gauge failed to provide the fuel level inside the fuel tank. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an Auto Parts store to have the vehicle diagnosed. The employee retrieved a diagnostic trouble code related to a fuel level sensor failure. The contact was informed that the sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to…”
NHTSA complaint #11670504, 2025

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that after retrieving the vehicle following an engine repair, the fuel gauge was inoperable. The contact refueled the vehicle however, a week later the fuel gauge had not moved. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed that fuel sensing unit located in the gas tank had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,701.”
NHTSA complaint #11494625, 2022

“I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE AND PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR MY CAR STALLED OUT. IT TOOK 30 SECONDS OF PRESSING ON THE GAS FOR IT TO BEGIN TO MOVE. *TT *TR”
NHTSA complaint #11082594, 2018

Back Over Prevention 1

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE THE VEHICLE, THE BACKUP CAMERA FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PICTURE WAS SOMETIMES FUZZY OR DID NOT DISPLAY AT ALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FRED ANDERSON NISSAN OF RALEIGH (9225 GLENWOOD AVE, RALEIGH, NC 27617, (919) 324-3443) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS SCHEDULED TO BE DIAGNOSED AGAIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11270485, 2019

Equipment 1

“I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ABOUT 07:30AM CT. I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE AND HEAR A VERY LOUD BANG AND HEAR GLASS. I THOUGHT SOMEONE HIT ME BUT DIDN'T FEEL ANYTHING. LOOKED IN MY MIRRORS, CARS GOING BY ME AND REALIZED I WAS NOT HIT. THEN I THOUGHT SOMEONE SHOT MY CAR. I CONTINUED TO HEAR GLASS BUT DIDN'T UNDERSTAND WHERE IT WAS COMING FROM. VERY SHAKEN UP NOT UNDERSTANDING WHAT WAS HAPPENING. I PULLED OFF ON THE NEXT EXIT AND FOUND MY SUNROOF HAD EXPLODED. THE GLASS FLYING OUT (HWY SPEED) CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE PAINT ON THE ROOF AND TRUNK OF MY CAR. I CALLED NISSAN DEALER WHO SUGGESTED I…”
NHTSA complaint #11296791, 2019

Lane Departure 1

“Hi , This is regarding recall of NHTSA ID: 22T007 On Highway my tire ( back driver side ) got flat . Paid $24.00 for Patch and paid $194.60 for replacement of tire at Discount Tire . requesting for REFUND for the amount $218.60 . Please send REFUND check to : [XXX] I am unable to load receipts /files in the format you required here is the copies : Apr 17, 2022$24.00 Additional Information Transaction Details Merchant CategoryMISC. PERSONAL SERVICES Transaction DateSUN, 04/17/2022 Purchase MethodMANUALLY KEYED Post DateSUN, 04/17/2022 Apr 20, 2022$194.60 Merchant Contact Informati…”
NHTSA complaint #11464984, 2022

Tires 1

“2016 NISSAN ALTIMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG AND DEFECTIVE KEYLESS PUSH BUTTON. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED OTHER FAILURES INCLUDED REAR DOORS OPENING INDEPENDENTLY, ENGINE WAS LOUD, TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS WERE INOPERABLE, AND THE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION LIGHTS WERE CONSTANTLY LIT. THE CONSUMER STATED ALL THE REPAIRS WERE TO BE REPAIRED UNDER RECALL. THE CONSUMER WAS UNSURE THAT THE DEALER ACTUALLY COMPLETED THE RECALLS AS IT ONLY TOOK AN HOUR TO BE COMPLETED. *JS”
NHTSA complaint #11253871, 2017