Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Nissan Altima
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Nissan Altima has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 555 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V315000 Unintentional Release of Primary Hood Latch NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V915000 Rear Door May Open When Window Is Lowered NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V040000 Rear Door may Open when Window is Lowered NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V244000 Passenger Air Bag may not Deploy due to OCS Error NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 235 complaints
- Engine 86 complaints
- Unknown or Other 81 complaints
- Air Bags 72 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 65 complaints
- Electrical System 42 complaints
Of the 555 complaints on file, 28 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 555 complaints, owners report 32 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Nissan Altima has a moderate number of complaints and recall campaigns, indicating some reliability concerns. The powertrain tops the complaint list with 235 entries, suggesting recurring issues. Recalls addressing latch, airbag, and door cable problems further highlight potential trouble areas. Overall, the data available suggests average reliability, but there's room for improvement.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| powertrain | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| engine | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | occasional |
| airbags | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacements
- Transmission fluid check
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Battery inspection
- Air filter replacement
- Coolant level check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual transmission noises
- Engine stalling
- Airbag warning light
- Hood unlatching while driving
- Door latch issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Nissan Altima at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.