#1. Both headlights are very dim on low beam, even after bulb replacements. High beam seems more dim than other autos I have driven in the past. I usually have to drive with my high beams on if possible #2. When in reverse, my screen to view the rear view camera doesn't show a clear picture like my previous Nissan. Sometimes when first shifting into reverse the video loses its complete picture for about 2-3 seconds. I have cleaned lens and tried to adjust screen to no avail.
2016 Nissan Altima: backup camera failure
6 of the 555 complaints about the 2016 Nissan Altima describe backup camera failure.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 29,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 68 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Backup camera failure by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. On several occasions, while attempting to reverse the vehicle, the backup camera failed to operate properly. The contact stated that the picture was sometimes fuzzy or did not display at all. The vehicle was taken to fred anderson nissan of raleigh (9225 glenwood ave, raleigh, nc 27617, (919) 324-3443) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was scheduled to be diagnosed again. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000.
For the second time while in the middle of driving, this time on the freeway, the car would not accelerate when the gas pedal was pressed. I pressed it all the way down and the RPM would not go up and the car was slowing down. It happened before on a local street with the same scenario. On the freeway I was at 70 MPH when it happened and on the local street I was at 35 MPH. It started accelerating after I had to let the car cruise for about ten seconds as it was losing speed. Also I am now having to take the car in to service for the 5th time because the reverse back up camera will not work. The camera goes black and nothing is visible. Nissan tried to say it was because of my phone connected to bluetooth in the car and to try it without a phone connected. I did and it still happened. I recorded a video of the incident again but if I can't have a phone connected to blue tooth to be hands free, then I am violating the law. I can't see behind me which is very troublesome when it is foggy outside and can't see very well out the windows. I have provided to images. One showing no bluetooth device connected and the other with the black reverse camera. *bf
My transmission is constantly kicking back at me, this morning 2017-09-27 my transmission completely gave out. Reving is to 5-6 RPM not being able to exceed 10 MPH. The drivers side curtain airbag keeps tripping my airbags to deactivate. Have to had the code reset several times. The back up camera looks like it is loosing signal even though it is hard wired, the lane sensor warnings fail, failing to inform of a vehicle in your blind spot. The key fob continuously says key invailed dashboard.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. When opening the trunk of the vehicle, the trunk failed to stay up and failed to lock when closed. The contact took the vehicle to empire nissan located in ontario, ca who was unable to identify the cause of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and sent the contact to fontana nissan located in fontana, ca where the immobilizer, battery, remote, av master control unit, rearview camera, rearview camera assembly, door handles on the driver side, trunk lid gate lock assembly, and the trunk lock were all replaced. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened case number: 26294642. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000.
The rear view camera is very blurry and out of focus at night on the 7 inch display. It's not totally clear during day time either. It appears to be the same bad quality on all altima's I tried it on. Adjusting brightness, contrast, and color does not help. The camera should function well for safety. I have other vehicles with reverse cameras and they work much better day and night.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Wiring harness repair information
- Intelligent cruise control inoperative and AEB/feb warning light on or radar obstruction message displayed...
- CAN communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines
- CAN communication – network diagnostic flow chart
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- Nissanconnect navigation system software update to resolve several issues
- Software update for infotainment issues
- 12 volt battery testing for in-service vehicles service information
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2016 Nissan Altima backup camera
Is backup camera failure a common problem on the 2016 Nissan Altima?
6 of 555 owner complaints about the 2016 Nissan Altima (1%) mention backup camera failure. The model year with the most reports is 2018.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2016 Nissan Altima?
There are 0 recalls and 68 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2016 Nissan Altima
Check engine light 75CVT failure 67Jerking 52Stalling 52Transmission failure 49Headlights 39Airbag light 33Hesitation 31Shudder 22Loss of power 21Slipping 16Won't shift 14No deployment 11Door locks 10Sudden acceleration 8Ball joint 7Fire or smoke 7Adaptive cruise 6Won't start 5
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