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2016 Nissan Altima: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2016 Nissan Altima as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

4Safety recalls
554Owner complaints to NHTSA
3Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2016 Nissan Altima owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Power Train235Most reports between 40k and 90k miles
Engine86Most reports between 30k and 80k miles
Unknown Or Other81Most reports between 30k and 90k miles
Air Bags71Most reports between 20k and 80k miles
Vehicle Speed Control65Most reports between 40k and 80k miles
Exterior Lighting42
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2016 Nissan Altima. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Structure: EmergencyDec 2018 · Campaign 18V915000
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages: DoorsJan 2017 · Campaign 17V040000
  • Air Bags: SensorApr 2016 · Campaign 16V244000
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages: HoodMay 2020 · Campaign 20V315000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · opened Sep 2021 · open
  • Rear Suspension Control Arm FailureEA19002 · opened Jul 2019 · closed Jun 2025
  • Rear Suspension Control Arm FailurePE18013 · opened Dec 2018 · closed Aug 2019

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.