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2 out of 5 stars

CVT FAILS AGAIN

KC Merklon , 05/05/2020
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I took a leap of faith on a beautiful car that appears to be incredibly nice. Comfortable seats, looks slick, wonderful gas mileage, etc. I bought the vehicle from a trustworthy car dealership at 40,000 miles. I THOUGHT that it was an amazing price for such a nice looking car. BUT, the CVT transmission has put my life in danger more times than I can count. I have almost got into multiple accidents. Calling the North America Nissan dealership, they told me to get it looked at at a certified Nissan dealership. They told me that since the computer couldn’t read anything, there was nothing they could do. This was WHILE I was under warranty. Of coarse, at 61,000 miles, the engine light came on reading for a transmission error. Don’t get this car!!!!!!! It will only put you in a terrible situation.

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5 out of 5 stars

'16 Nissan Altima, everything it promises and more

Jay Plyler, 06/19/2016
updated 06/20/2017
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is an exceptional car for the money, many safety and technology features that are usually available only on much higher priced vehicles. Ride, comfort and handling are outstanding. Styling tweaks from the 2015 Altima make this model look sportier.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great

Deanna sall, 09/07/2016
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Love my car best car I ever had love it it rides great great gas mileage

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5 out of 5 stars

Super fun and comfy!

wes, 10/23/2017
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SR 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Just clocked 40,000 miles and still drives like a dream.

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2 out of 5 stars

rust above emblems

Mike, 03/03/2017
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 5 people found this review helpful

Watch out for rust above the emblems on Altimas. My 2014 Altima SL was rusting above the emblems in the first year and had rust severe enough that it was noticeable from a distance within 3 years. Reading online it seems to be a common problem. Dealers won't help and Nissan won't help.

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