2016 Nissan Altima steering problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2016 Nissan Altima — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jun 7, 2023
“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…”
filed May 8, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Altima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Altima | 5 | 13% |
| 2023 Altima | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 Altima | 7 | 10% |
| 2020 Altima | 20 | 11% |
| 2019 Altima | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 Altima | 12 | 5% |
| 2017 Altima | 15 | 4% |
| 2015 Altima | 48 | 5% |
| 2014 Altima | 58 | 5% |
| 2013 Altima | 94 | 4% |
| 2012 Altima | 16 | 4% |
| 2011 Altima | 12 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Nissan Altima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.