Used 2016 Nissan Altima Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Beware something is up with the Nissan Altima
mccd04, 08/26/2016
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 17 people found this review helpful
I parked my new Nissan in my daughter's driveway and took a couple of items into her house, I cam back out to get the rest and my car was gone. I look around and see it sitting in the neighbors yard across the street in their bushes. I walk across the street open the car and push the button to start it and move it back in the driveway and this time I set the parking brake. I immediately call the dealership and get told to bring it in for them to look at. After the dealership having my car for a month which is longer than I had it before this happening they tell me they can't find anything wrong and for me just to always set my parking brake but when it happens again to not move the vehicle just call them immediately and they will come get the car. They also told me that most likely the car wasn't all the way in PARK thus it rolled across the street and hit the neighbors bushes and because when a Nissan Altima hits something the transmission automatically puts the car in Neutral that is why I was able to start it without it being in PARK. Initial questions from the dealership were 1. When I got back in the car did I have to shift gears before starting it. NO 2 Did I recall hearing anything when I opened the car door. NO . Problem I have with this logic after getting my car back I ran a series of tests. 1. No matter what gear I have the car in other than park it keeps beeping and flashes a message to put car in park. 2. I have reached out to several friends who are mechanics to find out if it's the truth that when in a collision that in the Nissan Altima the transmission really gets put into Neutral(of course I don't want to intentionally hit something to see if it is true or not). To be noted also I have numerous friends and family and this is my third Nissan Altima and this is the first safety issue I have had but to me it is a big one. I will say one of my 2014 Nissan Altima's did have an issue with the entire console constantly going out sometimes for a few minutes sometimes for a day after 18 months and over 12 visits at the shop they replaced it but after a little bit it started doing it all over again which is why I traded it in June for the 2016 because I was tired of constantly having to spend half a day at the car dealership why they tried to repair my car.
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Much better options on the market than this car
Michael S., 03/26/2017
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 13 people found this review helpful
I recently rented the Altima and drive it for 5 days. I will start with the good parts of the car. The CVT transmission is smooth and the engine power is adequate. The trunk size is a decent and seats were ok for long drives. The fuel mileage was excellent. Now for the negatives. The interior of the car is just cheap. There are lots of hard plastics everywhere. The nobs feel cheap, and I don't see it holding up. The driving dynamics of the car was horrible. I felt that I had to always make corrections going down a straight highway. The transitions badly needs to be reprogrammed as it always feel like it is in too high of a gear at lower speeds which makes the engine on the verge of stall. I am sure this was done to drive better fuel economy. I just don't know why someone would buy this car or a similarly price Honda Accord which is like a luxury car compared to the Altima.
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The road noise is unbearable!
jethro, 07/08/2017
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Rented this car for a short while, and it literally gave me a headache every time I drove it. Unfortunately the road/tire noise resonated on the inside of the car, and this was especially evident on rough road surfaces, patched areas, and seams. It's very unfortunate since the seat comfort and interior features are top notch. I would recommend that owners of this car pull up all carpeting, and install sound deadener material everywhere possible! While I'm on a rant, the car is too long, and will not fit in my garage. The only positive for me was the great gas mileage.
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2016 Nissan Altima Led Daytime Running Lights
Norman Smith, 09/29/2016
updated 10/01/2018
2016 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
9 of 22 people found this review helpful
Unfortunately, you will be very upset to know that even though it appears to have led daytime running lights which all new cars have today. You will not get them even if you buy the most expensive model like I did. Every time I drive my new 2016 Altima SL (3.5), I see all other cars which are less expensive, driving with their Led Daytime light on. Then I feel cheated and rip off. So buyers beware when purchasing this car. Everything else with the car is completely fine except for that.
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Glad I rented before buying one.
Deric, 09/18/2016
2016 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
9 of 22 people found this review helpful
This may be a ok car for short daily drives. For a start, it is lacking off the line. Huge hesitation. Not expecting to smoke tires but more than a kind of "Ok I'm going." But we did get good fuel mileage at about 35mpg. Back to the major negative, This is not a car for long trips. Took it for a 12hr vacation trip and was miserable. The drive train and road noise is terrible. At average of 70mph there is way too much noise. The radio as to be turned up so loud to enjoy it that when slowing down to pay tolls you felt like your blasted out of the car. This is with the speed volume controls turned on. Not only that but the car jumps and jitters at every bump. So much so that you can hear every loose piece in the interior rattle. The the seats are not comfortable as my back was sore after one way. My passengers in the back were not anymore comfortable. Only thing good was at least there was good interior space. The headrest is absolutely useless. It's hardness and angle are not useful. I was half tempted to pull the thing off. I was worried if I was in an accident that I would suffer from a neck injury just from my head hitting the headrest. Now I all fairness, I know I wasn't driving the top of the line version of the car. So I can't expect all the luxury in the world. But a base model should create excitement to want to upgrade to get more from the car. What this base felt like is punishment for going base. I don't want to feel like I have to spend the extra to have a decent car. I want to start with a decent car and then want to upgrade to make it better. This is not a car I would buy just to see if it is worth the extra money.
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