2016 Nissan Altima transmission problems
The 2016 Nissan Altima has 233 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 30% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
233
Transmission complaints
30%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“Upon arriving to my grandson's daycare, I applied by brake and put my car in park and suddenly my car accelerated at a fast speed. My car moved forward across an area that the children are usually playing in, but because it was raining they were inside. Thank God! I can't even imagine what would…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2016 Nissan Altima have?
NHTSA has 233 complaints about the 2016 Nissan Altima transmission — 30% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.