2016 Nissan Altima electrical system problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Jul 8, 2025PAAirbagsDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   Water leak...from trunk and sunroof....electrical problems airbag light on and off.....sensor issues i paid out of pocket.

   NHTSA complaint #11672125 · source
2. Filed May 6, 202568,000 miCTElectrical System

   Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 43,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 68,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11659187 · source
3. Filed Apr 18, 2025GACrashTowedElectrical System

   Odometer Fraud. The contact owned a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an unknown speed, when another vehicle suddenly appeared to drive head on, causing the contact's son to swerve, causing a collision. No warning lights were illuminated. The driver-side and passenger-side airbags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to the son's residence. The contact stated that while the…

   NHTSA complaint #11655430 · source
4. Filed Apr 18, 2025270,000 miGAElectrical System

   Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle was registered, but after a crash, the vehicle was totaled, and the insurance adjuster discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 130,000, and at the time of the crash, it was discovered that the mileage was 270,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11655424 · source
5. Filed Feb 6, 2025MTElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   After the car warms up it will not accelerate like it should. I was stopped at a light - when I went to turn left at the light my car would not accelerate. It slowly rolled out into oncoming traffic. Like it was in limp mode or something. Then at the last minute the car jolted forward like I had the gas pedal fully depressed. Very scary and unsafe. I’ve had this happen many times. I’ve taken it in but haven’t found a solution.

   NHTSA complaint #11641114 · source
6. Filed Dec 30, 2024FLElectrical System

   I have had this vehicle since December 28, 2017, and during that time, the battery has been replaced nearly five times at the dealership. The reason they provided is that the battery now lasts less than two years. I have repeatedly asked them to investigate whether there might be an issue with the electrical components, but they have refused to do so, even while my vehicle was still under warranty.

   NHTSA complaint #11633077 · source
7. Filed Dec 22, 2023OKElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown

   Car will either not start or heists to start code with check engine light is P0340 for camshaft position sensor I have already replaced this once before 2yrs ago it should not need to be replaced again so soon. I have read online where others with same make and model cars having similar issues and their cars stalled while driving mine hasn't as of yet, but could when I take to mechanic shop. This is a major safety problem. There has been a recall but not for my year model…

   NHTSA complaint #11561517 · source
8. Filed Nov 28, 2023MOElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   Since June of 2022, my car has been in service repair a total of 10 times. Each time my check engine comes on, the diagnostic codes always involve the A/F sensor. This started at 35,000 miles and Nissan cannot figure out the issue. There are SEVERAL bulletins addressing the issue, with the most recent being 2022. The service dealership will no longer work on my car surrounding the issue. As a result of having a sensor issue that cannot be repaired, the car will periodically…

   NHTSA complaint #11557272 · source
9. Filed Aug 25, 2023CACrashElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   I was driving on the freeway with my 6yr & 11yr daughters when my car stop accelerating and started to slow down I’ll hit the gas pedal and the RPMS will go up but the car wouldn’t advance ! I had to get off the freeway before the car completely stopped in the middle of the freeway as the velocity of the vehicle was getting slower and slower ! Take in mind I try to do this as safe as possible but my car was in the far end of the emergency lane I almost got rear ended my kids…

   NHTSA complaint #11540846 · source
10. Filed Jul 21, 2023TXElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control

    The ASCD Switch failed while traveling > 60mph. The car lost all acceleration down to ~ 5 MPH. The car lost power to the steering.

    NHTSA complaint #11533634 · source
11. Filed May 5, 2023MSElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown

    2016 Nissan Altima SR has a delayed acceleration issue that nearly caused me to be broadsided while making a left turn. The issue has been ongoing for years and when taken into the dealership they claimed to not be able to reproduce the failure. This is because the issue is sporadic and unpredictable when it may occur. There are many forums I have found identifying a great deal of others experiencing the same failure. This needs to be corrected by Nissan.

    NHTSA complaint #11520634 · source
12. Filed Jan 9, 2023OKElectrical System

    It's 1 of 3 sensors possible cam shaft position sensors is what the dealership is saying, the car is currently at the dealership being dignoised this is the 3 time its been in the shop. 1st time had fuel pump replaced, than 2nd time for The car would start than stall than start again and when driving it stalled again driving. No warning lights until after car had died. No check engine lights prior either. This is the 2nd time these sensors have gone out in less than 2yrs. I…

    NHTSA complaint #11500917 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology