2016 Nissan Altima engine problems
86 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2016 Nissan Altima — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Delayed gear change from 1st to 2nd/delayed acceleration 1-5 seconds mid-traffic because the car overheats soon after driving which causes the car to not properly accelerate causing more RPMs than necessary during longer drives with frequent stops (within urban/suburban areas).”
filed Feb 26, 2026
“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond while the engine was running. The contact stated that the vehicle responded and returned to normal functionality after depressing the…”
filed Nov 24, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Altima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Altima | 5 | 13% |
| 2023 Altima | 6 | 21% |
| 2022 Altima | 7 | 23% |
| 2021 Altima | 6 | 9% |
| 2020 Altima | 36 | 20% |
| 2019 Altima | 47 | 21% |
| 2018 Altima | 13 | 6% |
| 2017 Altima | 39 | 10% |
| 2015 Altima | 66 | 7% |
| 2014 Altima | 77 | 7% |
| 2013 Altima | 158 | 7% |
| 2012 Altima | 68 | 16% |
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.