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Great car so far
Nick A, 09/13/2016
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
107 of 110 people found this review helpful
Love the styling of the altima for 2016. It has great acceleration even with the four cylinder and handles pretty good. Ive been averaging 31mpg with mostly city driving. Road noise is a little much but i think its these cheap tires it comes w from the factory. Engine makes alot of noise but i like to hear my engine most of the time. The A/C in this car will freeze you to a solid block of ice in no time even on low. Only have 1200 miles so far but will update my review as time goes on. Great car for the money, if you want something that's going to drive like a million bucks then spend a million bucks.
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No test drive needed
manager, 10/10/2016
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SR 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
58 of 60 people found this review helpful
Once again Nissan made a car that was so easy to drive and enjoy........But I warn everyone that if you do not spend another $600 for the LED upgrade on the headlights you will not get the boomerang daytime driving lights on your car. Gas mileage is thru the roof and seating space is ample and comfortable.
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Altima 2016 3.5
Paul Boyd, 04/03/2016
updated 04/04/2018
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
41 of 42 people found this review helpful
I love this car. Only have one gripe. The headlights suck. One needs to keep the high beams on at night in order to drive safely.now I have 24,000 miles on it. Not one problem. I’ve been using Mobil one synthetic for the last 24,000 miles. Best car I’ve ever owned. Bought it in February 2016
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Jerry, 05/25/2018
updated 06/01/2021
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
23 of 23 people found this review helpful
CVT stopped pulling at 62095 miles. Factory warranty stops at 60000. Many of these transmissions have gone out. Why after a decade of Nissan CVT's are these not more reliable? overall car is okay. Transmissions make me rethink purchasing another in the future.
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The 2016 changes make this car.
Kumacho, 09/20/2016
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
151 of 160 people found this review helpful
I am a dyed in the wool gearhead. I love cars, I have always loved cars. However, as age caught up to me I felt it was time to leave my Detroit muscle and sports cars behind. When I first decided to buy a more (as my wife puts it) “Adult” car I looked at the 2013 Altima. I liked the features but I let the dealership steer me to a Dodge Avenger because that was the only car they had that would be suitable for getting me out of the Audi A6 I was upside down in. They made it clear they could work the deal on the Dodge but not the Nissan. What a fool I was. I should have stuck to my guns and not have gotten the Dodge. When I decided on the Nissan I drove the Kia Optima, Hyundai Sonata, Chevrolet Malibu and the Toyota Camry. While I liked the Optima most of all (2.0 liter turbo) it was more expensive than the others and the dealer wouldn’t deal with us. The Altima and the Sonata hybrid were actually tied as far as driving and initial quality. But the Sonata hybrids in the area were all base vehicles and the limited were hard to find. The Malibu and the Toyota were both in last place as a tie. The Malibu just didn’t have the fit finish and feel of the others. Cheaper plastics and the infotainment system was not to my liking. The Camry fell so low because it lacked styling and didn’t seem as advanced as the others. The Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) on the Altima works really well. I was actually very surprised at what it could do. To test it; I allowed it to slow me all the way to a stop. When it came to a stop the car sat there for about two seconds and a chime warned me the ICC was turning off. The front seats are nearly lazy boy recliner comfortable. Nissan’s Zero Gravity seats are not just a gimmick they really are very comfortable. I find them just as comfortable as the 2005 Audi A6 I had two cars ago. Here is where most people have a problem with the Altima. They are not accustomed to the Constant Variable Transmission (CVT) and the way it feels. For a four cylinder car that gets as high as 42mpg on the freeway (I got that on a 180 mile trip) And 0-60 in 8.2 seconds is not that bad for a midsized 2.5l car! It just doesn’t feel like a normal transmission. Even in Ds (Sport mode) the transmission doesn’t give shift points really. It tries to simulate them, but it does fail. What the CVT doesn’t fail at is giving smooth power at a constant rate and delivers great MPG. I was a little concerned about the reliability issues with the transmission. Until I read the article about Nissan demanding Jatco (the manufacturer of the CVT) make them right. Everything I have read shows the early problems were just that, early problems… I also own a Subaru Outback with a CVT and it feels different. Much more “slushy” feeling.
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1 Year UPDATE I Love My 2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SR
JCon21, 03/02/2016
updated 02/22/2017
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SR 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
39 of 41 people found this review helpful
I absolutely love my 2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SR. I was in the market for a mid-size car, and didn't know where to start as I have only owned trucks my entire life. I did a lot of research online on Edmunds, KBB, and The Car Connection before going to dealerships. I pretty much made up my mind on the Altima from the first test drive. It just looked and felt great. The Altima handles great, the SR model looks sporty yet classy, and the comfort is a solid 10 out of 10. I still cannot believe how comfortable the seats are. Not only in front, but also in the back. I have a sore lower back that always hurts when sitting, and honestly it does not hurt in these Anti Gravity seats. Also it is so roomy, even in the back, and I'm 6'1" and 240lbs. Also the trunk has a lot of space. The only real complaints I have about the car is that there is a fair amount of road noise, but I think it may be the stock Dunlop tires. I've been thinking about getting some better tires to see if it would help. Also the nissanconnect stuff is pretty worthless. I can only use Pandora, IHeart Radio, or Facebook. I don't subscribe to any of those apps, but do subscribe to spotify which streams great through bluetooth audio. I think they should add some useful and helpful apps like google maps, waze, or yelp. Overall I am extremely happy with my purchase. One year and 8500 Miles later Update!!! I have owned my Nissan Altima 2.5L SR for a little over one year now. I just wanted to update my previous review. I still absolutely love this car. I did have to take it into the dealership to get some recalls fixed, but they were not affecting the vehicle yet I just wanted them fixed. One thing I did after purchase was put new Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season tires on the car, which cut the road noise down by more than half. Those stock Dunlop tires were terrible, and had to sell them cheap because nobody wanted them. My MPGs have stayed around 30-32 in mixed driving conditions Highway and City. On the Highway I have got as high as 42MPG on a long road trip non-stop and in the city with a lot of stop and go traffic as low as 26MPG. Overall am very happy with the MPG this car gives me. As for the "Technology" the bluetooth/handsfree has really worked flawlessly for me. It connects to my iphone 6s everytime and once I had it set I can drive and not worry about picking up my phone even when I get text messages or emails. I do still wish nissan connect app would add something more. It is really a garbage app. If I could see maps on the screen through my phone it would be not only convenient, but much safer to the driver and passengers. I am sure it is possible with a hack or something, but I don't know how to do it. The keyless entry, push start, and the FOBs are really nice as well. Never having to use a key and just leaving the FOB in your pocket all the time makes it just that much more convenient to get in and out of. The interior is still very new looking and the seats are as comfortable as the first time I sat in them. I test drove a Toyota Camry SE with my wife the other day(Price is the only reason we can't get another Altima at the moment) and it felt terrible IMO compared to my car. The only real complaints I have other than the ones I have already addressed are 1. Changing the oil is kind of a PITA because of the mud shield on the bottom of the car. 2. In high sunlight conditions its hard to see well because the dash reflects back on the windshield. 3. The wiper blades don't do the best job of clearing the windshield and the washer fluid tends to spray more on the side and top of the car then on the windshield. 4. Center console storage needs to be addressed because when you have car chargers plugged in it makes it difficult to have anything stored there and reach easily. I also need a place to put my phone besides the cup holder. I'm sure I could find a few other things to gripe about, but overall I really still love my car and am very happy with my purchase.
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Goodbye Accord, Hello Altima
michael yarber, 07/15/2016
updated 01/17/2017
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
35 of 37 people found this review helpful
I had a 2014 Accord, our third one and we love Hondas, but after a long trip from Nashville to Richmond, VA, I couldn't stand it. The drivers' seat was wearing me out! I couldn't sit for more than 90 miles at a time. I told my wife, we have to look for another car. I was going to buy another Honda, but the new ones weren't any better in the seat department. I saw an ad for a Altima(NASA seats) and we went to try one out. We live just five miles from the Nissan plant and never thought about buying one since we see them everywhere. I sat in it and thought...Wow this is nice and went for the test drive. I liked almost everything about it. After the negotiating stage, we bought it. The ride was great and and seats were even better! Yes, we did make another long drive again and with no problems, I loved the ride. We bought the SV model and my only regret is that we should have got the NAV option. Nissan has done a good job on the new '16 model. One that long trip from Nashville to Indy, we got over 40mpg. At one point I saw 41.3. We are getting a good 30mpg in the city. Thanks Nissan for making a better than excepted car. 10,000 UPDATE: We have had the car about 10 months now and still really like it. We average about 30mpg in the city, it rides really good. The only thing I am not (a little) liking is the CVT. It wants to "search" to get up to speed. It is not as instant as other cars I own like my Mazda. I go to church with a Nissan executive and he said the '18 model will have a new engine. I am not a big fan of a CVT but on the highway it gives you great milage. I learned to press the Sport mode on the gear shift to get a little more response when I need it. My stars are still the same, maybe the '18 model engine will be an improvement.
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I have now had 2 Altimas, Great Car, Great Value!
JD, 06/02/2016
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I guess that I take what others say with a huge grain of salt. Having owned 2 Altimas (and my parents have owned 3) I can say that they are great cars and we've never truly had any issues. In fact, my mother swears by them as she has been rear-ended 2 times in her vehicles and walked away with no issues. I have owned Toyotas and can never get truly comfortable in their cars--but Nissan/Infiniti, I can always find a comfortable driving position. My wife owned an Accord, and after purchasing her Nissan Rogue and riding in my Altima, she will never go back to Honda again. I am truly impressed by the midyear refreshes on this 2016b Altima SL. I am glad they finally upgraded the headlights, and the navigation is MUCH better than my last model. The voice interactive software actually works better with the iPhone as well and you can access Siri through the voice controls. Even the SiriusXM interface is upgraded. AND...finally the Altima has phone control remote...the NISSAN CONNECT is ACTUALLY USEFUL this time around.
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Not how a new car should treat you.
Tyler B, 02/15/2018
updated 08/24/2021
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SR 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
This was our first new Nissan. I've dabbled in older models with no real issues. However this has been a pretty unpleasant experience. On the surface the SR model is nice, what it lacks in the driver assists and tech it makes up for in fairly striking appearance with the SR package. Blue accented interior, paddle shifters, 18in wheels. Its a nice looking car. However the 2.5 and more importantly the CVT trans are slugs. And worse than that, within 10k miles the MAF sensor went out. And as i write this review at 28k the transmission has failed completely. Please be mindful about buying these new Nissans, we have a 2015 Mazda 3 and that is a solid well made car. We sold this car in 2018 and got a 2018 Mazda CX-5, very smart decision over this lemon.
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Overall of the car
STEVEN POWE, 01/14/2018
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Don’t buy a Nissan Altima . Break problems every other month and my transmission went out on a 2016 in one year and friend on mines 6 months . Absolutely do not buy this car . You will regret it.
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DO NOT BUY A NISSAN OR AN ALTIMA
Lisa S, 12/21/2018
updated 07/01/2019
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SR 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
22 of 24 people found this review helpful
My almost 2-year old Altima is currently in the shop now to have the whole transmission assembly replaced. It only hit 27,000 miles when this problem started happening. The car would turn itself off while I was driving, one time ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 75. This is obviously a huge safety and performance defect, and it took pulling teeth to have the dealership acknowledge and fix the problem. STAY FAR AWAY FROM THE ALTIMA OR ANY NISSAN THAT HAS A CVT TRANSMISSION. THEY OBVIOUSLY CANNOT MAKE A RELIABLE CVT YET. I can't believe there hasn't been a recall for this. I have seen similar complaints as this. -Update Welp, the check engine light has already come on after a brand new transmission. I'm serious when I say this: DO NOT BUY A NISSAN. They do not know what they're doing and their CVT's are POS's.
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Air bag defect within 1st 500 miles
Mr. Pierott, 05/13/2016
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
22 of 24 people found this review helpful
Great car if they would 1st take responsibility for the defective passenger airbag. Car is perfect but airbag system is still defective. Even with 6 videos and a service advisor seeing the defect unless the computer reads it Nissan will do nothing feel free to verify before you purchase the vehicle. Also even after the recall and no solution from Nissan they are still selling the defective vehicle knowing that future customers safety is in jeopardy. Consumer affairs is a big joke and a waste of time. Again I will say the car runs excellent and is great for its value but with a key component like the airbag being defective and Nissan unwilling to fix the problem even if you have actual proof it is almost pointless to buy this vehicle. You have been warned passenger side airbag on the 2016 Altima will show airbag off light even when the seat is occupied by a passenger of correct weight and sitting in the seat in the proper position with the seatbelt on. Even if you video record the defect in action as well even if one of their own service advisors or mechanics see the defect in action they will not repair your vehicle if the computer does not detect the defect. Do not expect any support from Nissan North America in resolving the problem they will not replace any parts and they will try to convince you this is there new intelligent technology and this is how it should be working. Despite the vehicle being such a great buy, a company that will not repair or replace such an important safety piece is terrible. I would have to tell anyone who is considering buying a Nissan Altima, do not do it purchase a different vehicle. I could not recommend this vehicle to anyone and be able to sleep good at night. I hate to leave such a bad review on such a great car. For the record I have verified several times with Nissan Corporation and the National Highway and Transportation Safety that my specific vehicle is not on their recall list which would then require them to fix the airbag defect under their warranty this was a brand new car purchased, within 508 miles the defect appeared the vehicle has been reprogrammed and recalibrated several times Nissan Corporation States as long as their computer does not read the defect they will not be fixing or repairing or replacing anything on my car. Despite six videos of the defect in action a service advisor witnessing the defect as it was occurring and documenting that he saw the defect and several service managers as well as mechanics stating that they are aware my car has a defect but Nissan has no clue what to do keep in mind they sold me this car four days before they announced their National recall and to date they have no resolution for the problem. Don't take my word for it, don't take the dealerships or Nissan's word for it look it up online we're in an information era all of this information is publicly accessible.
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Began to have transmission issues
Kaitlyn, 10/19/2016
updated 04/23/2020
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
April 2019 Update: My car was rear-ended by a drunk motorcyclist going 100mph on the expressway and totaled so i ended up purchasing a 2016 Nissan Rogue - had 7,000 miles on it when i bought it and currently has 22,000. I have no complaints! Update: I’ve now had this car two years. In August we attempted to drive it to South Carolina from New York. It had 41,000 miles on it. We were three and a half hours from home in Pennsylvania when I was driving down the highway I attempted to speed up to pass a car. I hit 85 and it wouldn’t speed up the gas pedal went to the floor and the rpm shot way up. Thankfully my boyfriend who was with me is a Nissan tech and knew instantly that it was the transmission. So we found the closest dealership. Montrose nissan In hermitage, PA. What a nightmare. They had my car for two weeks and never fixed the transmission or did what they said they were going to do. Cars still not right and I am just waiting for the spring to trade it in. Disappointed because I loved the car. I purchased this car at the end of September 2016. It replaced a 2013 Ford Fiesta SE that had all sorts of transmission problems. I have also owned a dodge, a Chevy and a Toyota. I had wanted to purchase an Altima before I bought the Fiesta, but at the time couldn't afford one. When I went to buy the Altima I had done my research, read reviews and knew exactly what I wanted. I got a smoking deal on this car and could not be happier. So many great things about this car - the seats are SO comfortable, the exterior of the car is beautiful, and I have no complaints about the performance. I've got a little over 2,500 miles on it, currently getting 31 mpg. I do mostly highway driving so I'm hoping the mpg will increase to the 34-39 range that it is rated for. When researching the car I read multiple complaints about the cabin noise at highway speeds. I drive 80 down the highway at least 5 times a week and I can say I don't know what they're talking about. It's not any louder than any other car I've ever driven. Well done with this car Nissan.
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10,000 mile updae
michael yarber, 04/01/2016
updated 04/02/2018
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
10,000 miles update and the car is still performing well. The milage has increased to over 30mpg as an average. We have gotten up to 41mpg on a trip to Indianapolis (from Nashville, TN) averaging around 75 mph. We have three recalls on the car, nothing major and will be taking it in soon. Overall, I still gave it a high rating. What?...traded the Accord for an Altima, yes, you heard right. Why, the main reason for me that the seats in the Accords were not working for me. In a recent long trip from Nashville to Richmond, VA., I had to get out the car three times going and coming back. My was seat was hurting. I do have some health issues, but it was enough to start looking. Went around trying out cars out, like the new Civic, H-RD, and some others and the seats were not any better for me. I went to a Nissan to dealer to set in a Rogue first and then a Altima and WOW. These zero gravity seats are really true, they are comfortable! We went for a drive and I like the drive also. The SV model had everything we were looking for in a car (except the NAV package, I use my iphone for maps). My wife chose the color, Pearl White, and we got a really good deal with the trade and the new car! We only had the cars for a few days, but I think I am going to really like it. The seats are really something and even the back seats are great! Ironically, I just toured the Nissan plant in Smyrna, TN this past Thursday (I live 4 miles from the plant) and was really impressed with the mile long production line and the quality of the production. If guess time will tell. After 25k on the car, we still like about everything. It is very comfortable and a quite ride and the gas milage it great. We are getting anywhere between 29 and 32 in the city and 36 plus or so on the highway. The only thing I don't like is the CVT. It has power but not as responsive as I would like. But I knew that going in. The 2019 Altima (debut at the New York Auto Show last week) has a new engine with 250ish horsepower replacing the V6, I am sure that would be a great buy. I believe it comes out in the fall of 2018, I think.
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Engineering at its best
Chris Savarino, 10/15/2016
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
The performance vs MPG is unsurpassed especially given the fact that it is only a 4 cylinder. Typically exceed the 39 MPG for highway driving all on regular unleaded. This car moves. No issues whatsoever when merging onto highway or passing. The CVT always makes sure there is plenty of torque either from a dead stop or highway speeds. The new styling makes it look like a mini Maxima. Love this vehicle. One of the better navigation systems I have owned. Simple to use and usually right on the mark. Bose sound system is amazing and pounds when you turn up the dial without distortion. Heated seats and steering wheel are features found on more expensive vehicles.
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Cody, 01/14/2018
updated 02/01/2021
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
2016 nissan altima s purchased on September 2017 with 33,000 miles owning this car for only 3 months i have allready encountered multiple problems like bad oxeygen sensors,mass air flow sensor,tps sensor. And just recently my transmission went out with only 35,000 miles on odometer this is the car from hell i do not recommend buying a nissan altima
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CVT Fails at 61,000 Miles
Customer in Indy, 04/19/2019
updated 10/21/2019
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
My Altima's CVT failed just 1,000 miles after the warranty expired. This model of Altima has dozens of reports of the CVT failing just after the warranty expired, according to the NHTSA's public database. The CVT costs about $4,000 to replace. Do not get this car if you aren't getting it brand new, because you will be replacing the transmission before long. Update: The car still felt really funny after the transmission was replaced. I ended up trading it in for a Chevy. I will not be purchasing another Nissan.
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Decent
B. Foster, 04/30/2016
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I would describe my rental Altima which I have for 3 months as competent. The exterior is styled nicely, the interior is functional but plain. I do appreciate the comfortable elbow rests. The 4 cylinder engine is powerful enough but struggles up hills. The CVT works well and you can get up to speed pretty quickly, but there is an artificial shift feeling. The steering is light and handling is just ok, the car has Hankook tires on which ride nicely but lack grip. The cloth seats hold up well, the ride is fairly comfortable but gets choppy sometimes. There is some engine growl but otherwise the car is quiet. Mileage is around 31 mpg combined. The Altima is certainly a good car, it just doesn't feel special. Unlike say, my previous Accord which I just liked to get into every day and drive. The Altima doesn't have that.
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Do not buy this car "2016 Altima"
Kathy Crume, 09/23/2017
updated 03/26/2018
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
4 Times something in this car is draining the battery. I've had the car jumped and or towed to the dealer with a DEAD battery. They replaced the battery once. The new battery was also drained twice. Dealer can not identify the problem. Now I have a new car that is not reliable. UGH! SORRY I EVER PURCHASED THIS LEMON.
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My SL is sure luxery
Tom Brown, 08/12/2016
updated 08/12/2019
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
After owning my car for almost 3 years brakes started to squeak, but only when I back. I took it to my dealer and was told that was common on all Altimas and that they could do nothing about it. Even attempted to blame me for not braking hard enough! Was told that all brakes do this as they are made different using different materials. I called Nissan and got no satisfaction either. So I am dealing with the annoying squeaking noise every time I back up, but am not happy about it. Other wise I still like the car.
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Recently Purchased My 2016 Altima 2.5 SR
Chris G, 07/18/2016
updated 05/16/2017
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SR 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
I wrote my original review at just under 1000 miles and mentioned how much I liked this vehicle. I now have 11240 miles and nothing much has changed. Car is still very comfortable as a daily driver. Ride comfort and handling are very good. Road noise on the highway isn't great, but acceptable. Great fuel economy. I may consider the 3.5 next time around for the extra power and less road noise, but the 2.5 isn't bad in town or on the hwy. Still love the look of the car with the SR package. The interior is holding up great, though I will say that I clean the vehicle on a weekly basis so it still looks like new. Other than a couple of recalls and oil changes, the vehicle has been pretty much maintenance free.
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Great so far
Patrick Dolan, 06/13/2016
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
This is my 4th Altima. I drive them for 8-9 years and then buy a new one. I've only had my 2016 for a month but so far it is the best by far. My only complaint is the USB port won't work with my iPhone. Nissan says it will be corrected and is due to an upgrade to the IOS by Apple. Not sure why that would happen if they had good programmers but as long as it is corrected soon it's not a big issue to me.
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Pokodok, 10/04/2017
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I had the 2016 for a little over a year and have had to take it to the dealer 4 times already because the check engine light turns on. Finally the car got a transmission problem where it had to be replaced. During this time I got a rental Nissan Altima and the check engine light turn on on the 5th day. These cars are junk.
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Beautiful car
Charles Werts, 04/21/2016
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
I really like this car. After owning 2 SUVs. I decided to buy a sedan. I bought the top of the line Altima with all the options available. I am very pleased. Mileage is great, 35 mpg for my normal driving (not highway driving). Very comfortable with great visibility. The interior is very nice, leather seats, moon roof, etc. Safety features are well designed and intuitive Very happy with this car
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Holding on Hoosiers
Perry C., 01/17/2019
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We bought this car around a year ago with 48000 miles on it. I knew Nissans got good mpg and assuming average or above reliability "let" the other half test drive it and she loved the thing. I'm not sure how she's avoided a speeding ticket as this little 2.5 really gets up and goes and seems like you are traveling 20 mph slower. We have aprox. 67000 miles on it now and average over 31 mpg when she drives and 34 mpg when I drive. Last 95 mile road trip I averaged 41.5 mpg!! So far have only had regular maintenance done. No transmission problems like some have reported. Smooth riding and holding on in Indiana.
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Eight Nissans in a Row
Richard Brosseau, 04/29/2017
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
March 30, 2017, I purchased my NEW 2016 Altima SV Sedan from Morlan Nissan in Dexter, MO. Since 1969, this is my eighth Nissan in a row (two Sentras and six Altimas). My main reason for staying with Nissan cars is their reliability. Over the years, I have several owned vehicles from each of the big three manufacturers and seven cars built by Japan's largest manufacturer. In have found my eight Nissans to be the most reliable, trouble free cars that I have owned. My 1997 Altima had gone more than 130,000 miles without any problems, when I traded it for a new 2001 Altima. In 2010, we gave it to our son, who drove it for four years, without any problems, except normal maintenance. When he traded it, the car had more than 150,000 miles on the dometer. I am now 76 years old and retired on Social Security. My wife and I were looking for a new vehicle that would last us through our retirement years, so when we found this new 2016 leftover at Morlan Nissan, the dealership made us an offer we could not resist.
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Stay away from the Altima 3.5 SR
Sam, 09/04/2017
2016 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
When I purchased this car it was like driving a pocket rocket....loved it! I took it to the dealer, for maintenance, and when they gave it back to me it didn't have any of the acceleration anymore. I've been trying to work with Nissan and their dealers to get it back to my "original" experience. Most dealer techs acknowledge that it doesn't perform the way a 3.5 SR should be performing; acceleration, handling, etc., but will only tell me that it's operating within specs. The problem is, it seems that the dealers have (at most) only received one of these models so they're not familiar with the difference of having a 6 cylinder versus a 4 cylinder under the hood. I don't know what to do, but would warn anyone thinking of purchasing the 3.5 SR....don't. You may think you're buying that "pocket rocket", but after the dealer hooks it up to their diagnostics, you'll be driving the 2.5 version.
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Transmission went out at 51k
Rg, 02/02/2018
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 16 people found this review helpful
Transmission went out on a car that is a year and a half old with only 51,000 miles is just unacceptable. I will not purchase another Nissan due to junk cvt transmissions.
Transmission complaints!
Transmission problem customer, 04/20/2019
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Look at complaints from consumers before you buy this car PLEASE. There is a transmission problem with this car. The warranty is for 60,000 miles on this car and believe me that is the length of time your transmission will last. You will be buying another transmission. To top it all off, Nissan will give you the run around. There is a problem with the TRANSMISSION and not a person is recall. This is a LEMON CAR.
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Michael , 03/20/2021
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Transmission us very bad will not last so long .I changed mine after 110000 miles. 3500 $ it cost me
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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.
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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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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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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BEWARE!! .. SV Daytime Running Lights do not work!
B. Clark, 02/18/2016
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
35 of 59 people found this review helpful
The list of 2016 Altima SV Standard Equipment in Nissan Literature includes "Daytime Running Lights". Even though the lights are installed near the headlights, they DO NOT WORK!! I called the Nissan Consumer "Care" line. Their response.. "use your fog lights instead" .. turns out they know the lights don't work and THEY REALLY DON'T "CARE". I am now making an appeal to the BBB Auto Line claiming fraud. I understand my chances are remote.. but I'm upset. If you are looking at the 2016 Nissan Altima SV, make sure the sales person demonstrates that the mounted daytime running lights really work.
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DO NOT BUY 2016 Nissan Altima SR
Joseph C, 08/29/2017
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SR 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
The car has paint issues on the front bumper. The front bumper has been painted once before and again the paint is flaking off. The rear passenger side door does not open from the inside or outside of the car. The transmission is bad at less then 17,000 miles and less then 1 year on the road.
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2016 Nissan Altima 2.5
Sherry M, 09/03/2019
updated 03/10/2022
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Very nice luxury sedan and phenomenal gas mileage! I live out in a very rural area and I'm getting 40 miles to the gallon hiway miles. This is better than my Chevy Aveo Hatch got at 35mpg! Roomy trunk space with seats folded I can haul the bicycles, scooters and soccer gear to boot! Love it!
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Trash Transmission
Trevor , 04/27/2021
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought my 2016 Nissan Altima SV new from the dealership, after just 76000 miles the transmission gives out. Nissan covered it however car did not drive the same. HIGHLY SUGGEST STAYING AWAY FROM NISSAN I ended up trading it in. Save the money and go Toyota or Honda for reliability
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4 cylinder with spunk
Venice Smith, 01/28/2017
updated 02/01/2021
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love this car. It is the perfect size, even the back seat is adequate, certainly for shorter rides. It has a much smoother ride than I expected, particularly since I came from a Lincoln Town car. Great mileage, and a nice big gas tank mean a great range before having to stop. Only real criticism has to do with the cheap plastic in the interior that I know will degrade, wear or crack with time and use, specifically the door storage slots. These were not made to be durable. Update: I continue to love this car. It is the perfect size for me as I lug around things for some travel. I also have not received much in the way of complaints about the back seat. It's reasonably comfortable - although I'd prefer a bit more lumbar support in the driver seat. Mileage is very good, getting close to 40 mpg on road trips. Update: After three years and several trips, I am still very happy with this car. Mixed driving results in about 31.5 mpg. I did have one problem with the plastic piece of the visor that pops in and out of the slot breaking and I had to get that fixed. It is a poor design in that it narrows in the very segment that receives the most force. My only other complaint is that there is a whine that the mechanic states has to do with the automatic steering that is an unfortunate byproduct of the design. It is not a deal breaker, but it can get annoying, despite not being loud. I was told that previous models the noise was worse and Nissan improved upon it so hopefully they will improve it even more. Other than that, I am very happy with my Altima and hope it continues to serve me well now that the warranty is up.
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Great car Minus CVT replacement
Chris D, 06/20/2019
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
AT a bit over 65,000 mile our CVT went out. Why if there are so many complaints are they not recalling this issue? They need to recall these cars and give a refund to people who have had to pay for this issue. also you can't have the rear windows open due to the vibration if the radio is on.
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Great Car
Denise Shaffer, 02/17/2016
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love my Altima! The gas mileage is fantastic, it is a very comfortable and smooth ride, and it's absolutely beautiful. This is my second Altima and they are very reliable and well built.
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Great update from 2014 SV to 2016 SL
Mikey 2, 08/16/2016
updated 02/19/2018
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The lease on my 2014 SV was about to end, I had about 6.5K over the allotment and was not sure if they were going to charge me all of them if I purchased another Nissan. I test drove several cars 3.5 Altima SL and 2.5 as well as Maxima SV. After the test drive I made my mind up on a 2.5 SL with Moonroof and LED Tech package. Nissan addressed all the shortcomings of the previous model...IE: transmission, road noise, interior plastic. Don't get me wrong the 2014 SV was a good car but the 2016 SL is so much better. The dealer worked with me, gave me a great price didn't have to pay for the extra miles either on the purchase. The SL come standard with Michelin tires which are relatively quiet so I'm not sure about other reviews that complain about road noise, mine is pretty quiet. Update after 10k miles, fuel economy is still great, road and wind noise did increase but still better than my 2014. The 2016 has acoustic glass wich makes it quieter by default. Still enjoy driving the car but I understand what people are saying about road noise. Update after 16k miles, still going strong seats are more confortable and MPG is a solid 33 mpg with more highway than city driving. Love the remote start and heated seat, steering wheel and outside mirror in colder months. No issues just regular maintenance. I now have 24k miles on my Nissan and had a couple of issues the first is with the dealer since they changed the cabin air cleaner I heard wind noises coming from the fan blower motor as it turns out the tech didn’t replace the air cleaner door properly causing this loud noise when the fan was on higher speeds. The other was that I was hearing what sounded like a winter tire hum every time I slowed down ( in the south we don’t need winter tires) the noise turn out to be a bad rear hub at 22k miles!! Hopefully this was an anomaly. I’ll keep everyone posted if anything goes wrong.
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Total transmission failure at 40,000
Moriah, 04/28/2019
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Total tran failure at 40,000. Scary, worried it will happen again right after warranty ends.
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'16 Altima - It's still about VALUE and LOOKS good
Lee, 10/07/2016
updated 04/10/2018
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I want to say how much I saved in my trade by having Edmunds numbers to pull out !!!!!!
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Not for snowy conditions
Dash, 02/06/2018
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
When considering purchasing this vehicle be aware that you may not have a vehicle to use if it snows. The Altima is by far the worse car we have ever owned for driving in the snow. We attempted to get new tires but the guy at the tire store told us it would not make a difference. I have owned many cars and this one is the worse and we are stuck in it because the value went down by half in just over a year!
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Confident and Comfortable
Howard Mostyn-Brown, 09/14/2018
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I really like my Altima. I will say the interior was downgraded from the 2014 year model. Had wood like trim that has been replaced with black and silver appearance. Beyond that I love the comfort. Seats are great. We took a 2000 mile trip and never felt uncomfortable. Gas mileage is terrific. On the highways close to 40 mpg. My lease is almost up and I plan on getting another Altima.
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Drive me I'm fun.
Louis Schrammel, 09/10/2016
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Drive more than one make of car and you will see that the Altima is worth buying.I drove four other brands and chose the Altima for ride comfort,performance and looks.
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great family passenger car
steven, 03/11/2016
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Comfortable quite ride
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Noise Maker, bad trans at 35000
John, 07/22/2016
updated 01/25/2021
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 14 people found this review helpful
I should have test driven vehicle on the highway ay 70mph. Would not have purchased it. Road, engine and wind sounds are terrible. Stay away from Nissan.. High mpg and rebates are a trap, they have cheated on the quality. Had trans rebuilt at 35000, no loner car from dealer. Took over a week to rebuild. Still own it in 2021.great gas mileage but noisier. Never will buy another Nissan.
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