2016 Hyundai Elantra vs 2016 Nissan Altima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Hyundai Elantra | 2016 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 290 | 550 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 130 | 323 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 28 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–31 | 26–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 56,485 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Elantra | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 31 | 234 |
| Engine | 109 | 86 |
| Air Bags | 26 | 70 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 65 |
| Electrical System | 22 | 42 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 41 |
| Structure | 18 | 29 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 18 | 27 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 35 | 54 |
| Check engine light | 22 | 64 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 38 |
| Clunking / rattling | 13 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 12 | 17 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 26 |
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 25 |
2016 Hyundai Elantra
2016 Nissan Altima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.