general problems of the 2016 Nissan Altima - part 2

70 problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2016 Nissan Altima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Nissan Altima based on all problems reported for the 2016 Altima.

36 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/05/2021

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 73 mph, the rpm began to raise and lower quickly. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the right side of the road and turned off the ignition. The contact stated he waited around 10 minutes before restarting the vehicle but continued to experience the failure while driving to his residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.

37 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/08/2021

Stopped propelling the car. Might be a transmission problem.

38 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2021

I have jerking in what I believe to be the transmission when accelerating.

39 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 06/10/2021

On June 10,2021 I had to put my car in the shop bc the engine was running poorly. My car stalled on me at intersection and didnt want to pull. I was in panic thinking a car was going to hit me. Luckly I was able to get it to pull to the nearest vacant lot. I immediately stopped and let all moving traffic clear the way. Then I got my car to go and I had to gain enough speed to make it over the overpass without stalling again. When I finally got tje car home my husband had it put in shop tw next day. Mechanic hooked it up to a machine and the codes for transmission popped up. My life was at risk as I had no oter choice but to play rush and roulette. Li.

40 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2021

After some driving specially in hot temperature or after long distances, the engine becomes nonresponsive. Particularly when it comes to a complete stop, there is a delay between pushing the gas pedal and when the car starts to move. The delay can be as long as few seconds. This problem does not happen all the time but happens quite often in hot weather and long driving. It is very dangerous. In one occasion I was trying to make a left turn against the coming traffic, I had to make a short break for a pedestrian and then my car did not move and a fast coming traffic almost hit my car as I could not move fast enough due to the transmission delay. I took it to Nissan dealership last year. They did some minor work and it was fixed for a while but the issue is back again. I took it to Nissan dealership for repair last month but they could not reproduce the error code by just driving around for few minutes. They refused to fix it. I complained to Nissan and have talked to few representative about the safety issue I have with this car. They refused to take it seriously and they tell me that unless the dealership can produce the error code they can not fix it. This car is putting the safety of my family and myself in risk and Nissan does not care. Please let me know what I should do. Thank you, amir salim.

41 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2021

Engine rpm is uncontrollable engine light came on at 87781 miles no problems before this failure because I was not aware of this manufacturer failure I have exceeded my extended warranty by 3k miles and now I'm in a bad position to deal with this,I still owe on this car. This is very shameful for letting Nissan get away with this defect,now we the consumers have to pay.

42 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/22/2020

When ever I'm at a light to long, the cars been running for a while, or I'm in the drive thru the car takes a couple seconds to accelerate. I've brought it to the dealership twice and they updated the computer system. They can't recreate the problem. This is a repeated problem.

43 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/05/2020

Transmission is going out at 53,000 miles. The car will not accelerate properly even though rpm is revving there is no power to the car. Very dangerous when making turns out in front of oncoming traffic because when you go to turn car loses power so you can easily get t- boned. The car has even turned off completely while driving down the highway losing all power inside the vehicle. This occurred before the transmission problems at about 40,000 miles.

44 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/03/2020

2016 Nissan Altima-my problem is this: it runs great when I can get it to run. Then after sitting for a little bit, I go out and push the button-its completely dead! I give it a jump thinking maybe its the battery-nope-still dead. Have taken it to the shop-they had it for a week no problem-the very next day it was dead!!theres nothing-no clicking or anything. I am heading back to dealership tomorrow to see what they can do. It happened to me once at the gas station but luckily it worked when I gave it a jump. I was just curious to see if anyone else has this problem. I am over 60 yrs old woman-this could be dangerous not just for me but anyone.

45 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 06/28/2020

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and the rpm’s revved up and the vehicle started shuddering. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated upon restarting the vehicle, the accelerator pedal was depressed and went all the way to the floorboard; however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle two more times. The failure persisted but the contact was able to continue driving. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mass airflow sensor and intake manifold were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact referenced Nissan technical service bulletin number: ntb16-121a. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

46 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 06/12/2020

When vehicle is idle or at light or stop sign, while using cell phone usb cord and a/c on, the vehicle has a delayed response time when trying to accelerate and takes a few seconds to register that I'm pressing the accelerator before moving.

47 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 03/10/2020

After stopping and going a decent amount (such as a drive thru) the car has a delay of shifting gears and starting to move after completely stopped. I am not sure what is wrong with my vehicle. The rpms will go significantly up before increasing speed. It will do this on slow or fast roads.

48 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 02/10/2020

Delayed acceleration after coming to a stop car will not accelerate for s few seconds. There needs to be a recall although haven't caused a crash yet it could very easily could be.

49 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 01/31/2020

My vehicle is not accelerating it is taking a half a second to a second to accelerate it's jerking as you hit the accelerator and it's not happening every day it's happening like every couple of days and it feels like the transmissioni have been having this problem for a couple of months now.

50 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 01/30/2020

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.

51 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 12/12/2019

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 not be a safety recall?.

52 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2019

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 would not move. Drove vehicle back home and with same issues and parked for about thirty minutes. Tried to duplicate but drove just fine. This has happened before while at a red light about a couple of months ago. Tried accelerating and would barely accelerate like it had no power. Placed in park, cut the car off and back on and after a few minutes, I hit the accelerator and it darted off. Luckily, there has been no accidents but have concerns if this happens while on a highway. This Altima on has over 53k miles and have no idea why this is happening because I am not a mechanic but have read several statements on the internet from others with the same issue. Not sure why Nissan has not placed a recall on this issue but is very unsafe.

53 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2019

I was stopped at a corner, and when I took my foot off of the brakes to accelerate it died. I rollded off to the side of the road, stopped again and it started?.

54 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/09/2019

I just purchased a 2016 Nissan Altima from hertz car sales in April 2019. I have already had to change the battery, and now I have a new headache. On Friday, August 9, 2019 of last week when I stopped at a crosswalk, on a city street, to allow a pedestrian to cross, without any forewarning the car completely turned off. I had to restart it and it did so with no problem, but then I noticed that the car felt very hesitant to drive. As I was driving it felt as though the car was going to stop at any minute. Especially when I would brake, slow down, or completely stop. I had to restart the car a few times during my commute. Also, the engine light came on. This has been going on for a few days now so I had 3 different mechanics look at my car. The first one said that it may be the camshaft sensor, but he was not 100% certain. The second shop I went to said it was the vtc solenoid,and the third place that I checked gave me an actual error # of p0011 intake valve timing, valve control.

55 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while attempting to drive from a stopped position, the vehicle loss motive power and failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to southerlin Nissan vero beach located at 946 us-1, vero beach, FL 32962. The mechanic replaced the cvt valve however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,000.

56 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 06/28/2019

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, (205) 938-6103), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was only provided warranty information. The failure mileage was 85,000.

57 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 06/04/2019

While driving my vehicle on local highways during afternoon rush hours. My vehicle starts to strain to drive. It seems like the transmission has trouble with acceleration. If at a complete stop it strains to go forward. I have to pull over turn vehicle off set for about 20 mins. And it drives okay. This has happened twice this week. . On 6-25-19 pulled into a service station to have it looked at. Technician informed me that with my make and model that there is a problem with the transmission and this is a signed that the transmission is getting ready to go out. I asked if he could check the fluid level and he explained that there isn't a dip stick to check the transmission fluid.

58 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 03/30/2019

While I was diving on the 495 highway in virginia, when the engine light came on and the car was still running, but slow down and I had to push harder on the gas to move over onto the shoulder and cut the car for about 15-30 minutes before it start again. This is a 2016 car I should not be experience any engine problems with this car nor should I have to paid for this car since the car warrant expired at the right time.

59 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 02/05/2019

When I am stopped (at a stop sign, traffic light, etc. ) the car hesitates to accelerate when I press the gas. It sometimes takes 5 to 7 seconds before the car will begin to accelerate. This happens randomly, and there is no warning. There have been instances when the rpms rev up extremely high and the car feels like it is struggling to maintain speed. I have taken it to the Nissan dealership, and since they can't reproduce the issue, and nothing shows up when they run diagnostics, they have stated that there is nothing they can do. I purchased my car brand new and currently it has 46,000 miles, and I currently don't feel safe when driving it. This has been randomly happening for months.

60 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2019

I was driving the vehicle immediately had loss of power and would not accelerate. No warnings or codes appeared and after pulling over for 2 minutes the vehicle allowed acceleration again. This has happened 3 times, and the Nissan car dealership could resolve the issue.

61 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 01/20/2019

Engine will not shut off. Must disconnect battery and alternator stationary.

62 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 12/09/2018

We just purchased the car from robert's Toyota columbia TN, on 11/16/2018. The car just coasted into the driveway and just stopped died, dropped my brother off and the started the car and went arround the corner and it did the same thing only took us a few min.

63 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 10/05/2018

On a main road, my car jump/ jerks going a lil past 40mph however my rpm goes up to 3/4. . While in idle at stop light, to go after green, pressing gas, car does not move. . Then once it moves( 3-5 secs later after pressing gas) rpm jumps to 3/4, but only going 20mph. . Then once in gear, it's like I'm going fast but really I'm not.

64 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/16/2018

Rear door would not close properly, and would never lock. With either manuel lock or alarm key lock. Also censor lights would go offon dashboard of airbag being off when no one was sitting there.

65 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 05/04/2018

Engine uses power when on the highway,have to pull over and wait two or three minutes then it starts up again. Can not trust to drive in traffic. I have taken this car to Nissan shop but they can't find the problem because it only happens once in a while.

66 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 05/04/2018

Engine loses power when on the highway,have to pull over and wait two or three minutes then it starts up again. Can not trust to drive in traffic. I have taken this car to Nissan shop but they can't find the problem because it only happens once in a while,also when car loses power the dash goes out. The car is a lemon.

67 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 02/18/2018

While already in motion the vehicle accelerated extremely slowly once again as I have reported on this website before, but this time it was more dangerous because as I was merging onto the freeway, I was pressing on the accelerator and when the rpm got to 2000, it stopped and the vehicle was accelerating extremely slow. There was a 18 wheel truck approaching me fast from behind, but I could not get any speed. Luckily he swerved on to the next lane and passed me. The rpm meter stopped at 2000 and it took 22 seconds to get from 60 mph to 75mph as the video shows. It happened several more times during this drive and I was able to record each instance panning from the gauge display to the accelerator showing I am pressing it all the way down and the vehicle doesn't respond. I took the vehicle to Nissan and when I showed the video to the service representative, he immediately tried to blame the issue on my floor mats. He said that it appears the floor mats were preventing the accelerator from going down thus causing the vehicle to not gain speed. However I explained to him that that is not the case as the floor mat was not touching the accelerator at all. You can clearly see my foot pressing it down all the way without any interference from the mat. In addition, if the floor mat was preventing the accelerator from being pushed all the way down as he claims, how is it possible for the vehicle to continue to gain speed, all be it extremely slow? that right there proves his theory wrong because if the accelerator was indeed stopped by the mat, then the mph as well as the rpm would maintain at the same rate. I also reminded him that this happened on a local street when I was only going 35 mph and the accelerator would have been no where near the floor board. Nissan advised me they were able to duplicate the issue and are contacting Nissan tech support for direction.

68 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2018

I was driving my vehicle, an when I would start from 1st gear my vehicle would shake when taking off. I had taken it in to the Nissan dealership to have them take look at it. The tech had told me it was the transmission. I've had them log that info. Now it's future and that problem had escalated to where it still does the shaking but alot worse. Now it doesn't want to shift out of 2nd gear. At the time of me driving the vehicle I was on the freeway and the vehicle had slipped out of gear an it seemed as it came out of gear an dropped to a lower gear almost causing a major accident.

69 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 11/20/2017

2016 Nissan Altima. Consumer writes in regards to defective passenger side airbag and defective keyless push button. 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.

70 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2017

My transmission stopped working while I was driving first in the city and it continued to when I went on the highway to the point I had no power and the when I pressed the gas nothing would happen. I had to have the computer in the transmission replaced and the car still idles as if it will cut off at any moment. That was at 40k and I just had to replace the O2 sensor at 60k.



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