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Transmission

Annie, 09/14/2019
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Nissan has a known transmission issue they are unwilling to do the right thing and make it right. We have a 2016 Altima with 70000 miles and a non functioning transmission. It is a $5000 repair which is a “refurbished” transmission. This is our 4th Nissan and will not be buying again not because they have an issue but because they do not stand behind their product.

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2016 Nissan Altima SV - First Month of Ownership

dfwscott, 09/25/2016
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I will say up front that I went with a Nissan primarily because I have a cousin who works at a local Nissan dealership, but I haven't regretted my decision to buy this car. This is the nicest car I've ever owned. I think the SV model could be the best value in an Altima since you get some wonderful safety features (including rear-cross traffic alert and blind spot alerts) along with some nice upgrade options like dual-zone climate control and the power driver's seat with lumbar. Mine also has the navigation package and the sunroof. While I do hear some road and engine noise in this car, I feel it's quiet enough inside because I can have conversations at normal levels. The front seats are amazingly comfortable. As for acceleration, it's a bit slow off the line, but there's plenty of power in the 4-cylinder model for my needs. It feels solidly planted on the road and I feel safe in it. All in all, it looks sharp inside and out -- it has a great Cayenne Red paint job -- and I've enjoyed my time with it. Plus, the gas mileage is terrific. In the past, I've gone about 6-7 days on a tank of gas, but I can go up to 10 days on a tank of gas with this car.

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WORST CAR OF THE YEAR NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 S 2016

Kashif, 07/10/2016
updated 01/11/2017
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
15 of 23 people found this review helpful

I purchased Nissan Altima 2016 on May 21, 2016. I have only driven 800 miles on it. Air condition stop working, Inside the Trunk underneath the carpet there is a sealant melting causing rubber Mat also melting, All door windows rubber leaving black color on window frame, Trunk rubber Torn day 1 when drove off, Car start running heavy gas mileage has gone up after Air condition is not working. Car seat is sinking at one side. I have been offered Loaner Nissan Santra. It has been 14 business day dealer has not called me back with updates. The last time I called Service department for status was 8 days ago and I was told nothing wrong with AC and we will be involving BODY shop for Trunk and for window we will put OIL in rubber. I am paying almost $400 for New car yet I am not enjoying and driving cheap alternative more than 15 days. Nissan has assigned Case # but not responded as promised. Stay away from Nissan Altima or buy extended warranty over extended warranty. I wish I was not influenced in my decision making. I paid $23,000 for this junk car. I wish I had purchased Toyota Camry. I am taking legal action against Nissan and dealer see how it goes. I will update.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car

Aslam, 01/05/2019
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Owning it for 3 years now, 50k miles, never had any problems! Within 3 years I had to change oil,break,tires that’s all.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love my Altima!

Darlene Desjardins, 04/26/2016
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

2016 Altima is too new to comment on some of the above areas. So far I love it. Leasing for 3 years.

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