2016 Nissan Altima: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 235 owner complaints for the 2016 Nissan Altima that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11757234 (filed 08/16/2026): “To recap: •nissan manufactured defective transmissions. •nissan granted me a warranty extension with a fleeting expiration date (2023) to shift the cost away from them. •in 2020, nissan performed work on my car. the work they performed masked the problem, didn’t fix it. and it deferred the problem, …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11754572 (filed 08/03/2026): “My 2016 nissan altima has approximately 68,900 miles. when i am stopped and press the gas pedal, the vehicle sometimes hesitates before it begins moving. it does not accelerate normally, which is dangerous when i am pulling into traffic, crossing an intersection, or making a turn. at other times whi…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11744511 (filed 06/16/2026): “My daughter was driving down the road and came to a 2-wayy stop. went to pull out and the car stalled and started shuddering. on down the road leaving a red light it did the same thing and not wanting to really go.…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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