Call stalls and RPM revs out of control. Stopped at red light, light turned green and car went into neutral state and began rolling backwards. Pressed gas pedal all the way to the floor, only for car to barely move through major intersection and traffic. When finally able to move car made a jerking motion and stalled before it moved at regular speed. Took car to dealership diagnostic ran and they said that the transmission had to be replaced
2016 Nissan Altima transmission complaints
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I was driving on a city street at 30 miles an hour, when I approached the intersection to take a tight hand turn I was yielding for oncoming traffic completely stopped . When I went to slightly move forward to see if I had the right away my car jolted forward. Just sped up and would not respond to de acceleration. I almost crashed into children crossing a side walk. The acceleration was completely out of my control. This has happened a couple other times just not as significant. I did notice it's happening whole my AC is on.
2016 nissan altima. Consumer writes in regards to defective passenger side airbag and defective keyless push button. *ld the consumer stated other failures included rear doors opening independently, engine was loud, tire pressure sensors were inoperable, and the emergency communication lights were constantly lit. The consumer stated all the repairs were to be repaired under recall. The consumer was unsure that the dealer actually completed the recalls as it only took an hour to be completed.
In march 2019 my vehicle had 54,000 miles. I was stopped at a light & when I hit the gas and the car jerked forward and would not accelerate, leaving me sit in traffic. It eventually moved. I took it to jones junction nissan and they "could not have an error code" for the problem, made me buy a carb kit to fix it. Two months later, in may 2019, with 58,000 miles on my car, I was driving and the car stopped accelerating. It would not move when I hit the gas and I had to drift for 2 miles to an advance auto parts. When I turned the car off and then back on, it started working again, but would hesitate on occasion, particularly when stopped. I took it into the dealership again and they could not find an "error code" so refused to replace the transmission even though when the mechanic drove it, he also felt the hesitation. Nissan had the dealership "re-program" the transmission and sent me on my way. Nissan refused to replace the transmission. One month later I went in for an oil change and let the mechanic know if was still hesitating a little bit when I would being taking off from a stop. Yesterday, august 26, with 62,000 miles on my car, it started hesitating and jerking on the highway as I was driving and would not accelerate again. I had to pull over, stop the car, restart it, but the problem continued. It did the same thing on the ride home, jerking every time I had my foot on the gas, and not accelerating at stop lights and in traffic. I've had the vehicle in to jones junction nissan 4 times now for the same issue. To date, they have not replaced the transmission - which is a CVT transmission - and after looking online I see there are multiple complaints and issues with this type of transmission. It has a problem that needs fixing! It is getting ridiculous that I have to take it in there so often for the same issue and nissan will not resolve it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. While driving, the vehicle jerked, shuddered, and the speed decreased from 70 to 20 MPH. The vehicle was able to be pulled over to the road shoulder. The contact shut the vehicle off and sat for ten minutes. The vehicle was able to be driven home. The vehicle was towed to don davis nissan (1320 I-20 frontage rd, arlington, tx 76018, (877) 415-3218) where it was diagnosed that the transmission and active shudder assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that the power train warranty expired and opened a case for the contact. The manufacturer offered to help pay 60% of the repair costs for the transmission only. The vehicle was not repaired and the contact was assigned a loaner vehicle at no charge. The contact still had to pay over $2,000 to cover the active shudder assembly and was still responsible for $1,500 towards the remaining transmission costs. The failure mileage was 112,000.
My 2016 altima began to studder and jerk while trying to accelerate and looses power while driving which is an extreme safety concern. Took the car to 2 different transmission shops one stated I needed a new transmission $4500 and the other wants to charge $987 in order to take apart the trans to find the exact part and repair that, contacted nissan and was told the extended warranty is for years 2003-2010 which is disgusting since my car is only 3yrs old getting the p0841 transmission fluid pressure sensor switch a/b circuit range/performance. Nissan stated I would have to take it to a nissan dealership for them to diagnose and they will try and negotiate something to lower the cost of repair dealerships want to charger anywhere for $99-$150 just to look at it. I am already out of money because I drive full-time for a living and only have one car. I will never ever buy a nissan again I am disappointed that nissan would extend a warranty on an older car but not one 3 yrs old for a problem that they are full well aware of.
When car is cold it will run normal. When the car heats up the car will not take off. When driving its like you stomp on the brake then start again. Took the car to auto zone and had them read the codes there were two transmition codes. So we took the car to the nissan dealer ship and there were a bunch of different codes. They told me I needed a oxygen sensor and a new transmition. Almost 8 thousand dollars worth and the car only has 88000 miles. Wow is all I am saying. Out of pocket for a newer nissan and then dont have the money to get it fixed. Vehicle is not covered under warranty. Thank you nissan.
Cracked bushings had to replace lower control arms front right and left transmission had to be replaced
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact parked on the side of the road and turned off the ignition. When the vehicle was restarted, it resumed normal operation. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 55,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. While driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked, lunged forward, and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. Hubler nissan (8435 us-31, indianapolis, in 46227, (317) 888-9227) was contacted to schedule a diagnostic appointment. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.
Vehicle was at an intersection, I stepped on the accelerator pedal and the vehicle had minimal power. I it moved very little, then finally it moved normally. I was scared oncoming traffic would hit me because the vehicle had no acceleration. The car has 70k miles. This problem has happened 4 times in the last month.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and accelerated on its own and then decelerated again. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the shoulder and then drove to an independent mechanic. The check engine warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was driven to ken melton nissan (1000 n. Galena avenue, dixon, il 61021, 815‑288‑4455) where it was diagnosed that the continuously variable transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was scheduled to be repaired on july 9, 2019. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and was advised to call the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 44,000.
Having issues with transmission. Car check engine goes on and off and vehicle 8s hesitant to change to next gear. I have has the car almost 2 years. 5his is my second aaltima and it was a 2006 which also hae transmission issues.
No recall by manufacturer, warranty not being honored because manufacturer did not issue recall. Car is currently undrivable because transmission is gone.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle began to decelerate while maximum pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal. The vehicle eventually began to drive normally; however, the failure recurred fifteen minutes later. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to benton nissan of hoover (1640 montgomery hwy, hoover, al, (205) 938-6103), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was only provided warranty information. The failure mileage was 85,000.
Car started hesitating while driving 75 on the interstate and lost power went to 10 MPH then the rpms will go up but the car hesitates and jerks service engine light came on had it tested its the transmission fluid sensor which cant be replaced the whole transmission has to be replaced and this car has less then 80000 miles thats insane
Transmission problem for miles over 60,000. When at stop light and try to accelerate when the light changes, car does not move when accelerator is pressed. While driving, car does not switch gears and car slows down. This is a very dangerous situation for the driver and passengers. If you are driving one of these cars, it will be deadly one day. I don't understand how these vehicles can be sold. After many people lose their lives, someone will notice. This car is dangerous on city streets and also interstate driving.
I have a 2016 nissan altima with about 68,000 miles and my transmission has trouble changing gears after driving it for a few minutes. As I change gears from 0 to 40 MPH, the car starts jerking or takes a while to reach 40 MPH. It also happens when I'm driving around the city and I make a full stop at a stop light. After the light turns green, when I start accelerating the car won't speed up no matter how far I push the accelerator, after 6-10 seconds have passed it'll start moving but in a very jerking manner. To fix the issue at the moment, I have to turn off the car and let it rest for a few minutes. But, it still does this every time I drive. In the highway, I can not go faster than 70 MPH because once I get out of the high way and slow down the car will have the same gear changing issue and it feels like the car will give up any second. This wasn't an issue when I got this car with about 48,000 miles about a year and a half ago. It started about 8 months after getting it and it has only gotten worse. I took my car to my mechanic to let me know what the issue was and he told me that it was the CVT transmission. Since my car is out of warranty and it doesn't fall under the recall made for the CVT transmission, my only solution would be to pay out of pocket.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. The contact stated that three days after the vehicle underwent a routine oil change, the continuously variable transmission (CVT) failed to properly change over for the vehicle to accelerate. The vehicle went from 65 MPH to less than 45 MPH, which caused the risk of a crash. The vehicle was driven cautiously to the contact's residence and then towed to priority nissan richmond (16301 priority way, chester, va 23831, (804) 414-0550). The dealer diagnosed that the CVT needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer stated that the vehicle was excluded from an extended warranty based on the mileage. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000. *bf the consumer stated vehicle repaired on 05/03/19 prior to breakdown.
Takata recall. My car started messing up after I came back from texas. It was doing fine until it started losing power. When I press the gas it was going slow and I could press it all the way to the floor and it wouldn't move. The dealer that I got it from (car king) have went out of business and they are in a lot of trouble.
My vehicle's CVT transmission failed at 97,000 miles. I experienced the same symptoms everyone else has experienced with this transmission - vibrations, wildly fluctuating rpms and frequent downshifts. Within a matter of a few days the transmission started slipping. I feel lucky I wasn't killed when my vehicle's transmission slipped while I was attempting to cross traffic. After my local nissan dealer quoted me a price of $4,087 for a transmission replacement, I called nissan customer care and requested they cover the replacement cost of the CVT but they refused. No three-year-old, normally-driven vehicle under 100,000 miles should ever have its transmission fail. The nissan CVT problem is a national travesty. I was a nissan customer for life but will never purchase nor endorse their vehicles ever again.
I purchased a 2016 nissan altima in 2017. After about 60,000 miles I noticed it started to jerk when I accelerated. Since my oxygen sensor needed to be replaced I thought that was the issue. Once I hit 70,000 miles my transmission completely went out on me. Just 10,000 miles over their factory warranty. Nissan has extended their power train warranty in the past. However, since my car is a 2016 it is not covered in that warranty extension. There are numerous complaints about their CVT transmissions. Rather than fixing the issue they extended it on older models, and left everyone else to fix it on our own dime. Nissan should be held accountable for everyone of their vehicles not just a select few older models. I have owned a nissan for 12 years. Never ever again will I purchase another nissan. Since they obviously do not care about the people that purchase their vehicles
Tl-the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. Check engine light, transmission failed at 60 MPH, lacked forward power. Transmission did not shift properly vehicle unsafe due to lack of motive power taken to advance auto for diagnostic. Pressure sensor switch transmission needed to be replaced. While driving at approximately 60 MPH, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed of the diagnostic code: p0841 (electronic pressure control solenoid sensor). The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced at a cost of $4,000 parts and labor. The vehicle was not repaired. Nissan of elizabeth city located at 1712 n road st, elizabeth city, nc 27909, (252) 338-5161 was contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Piir=y. Ah
My altima started having acceleration issue, took to nissan dealer who advised a transmission issue. Told me it was covered under warranty. Found out a new transmission was needed and covered under an extended plan I paid for; not covered by nissan at all. Car had 79k miles on it. A reman replaced as sy(what ever this code means)
The car has a problem shifting RPM runs high and when I push gas pedal down to the ground it does not have speed and rolled back going uphill from a stop due to this problem. Obdii code p0776
Cvt had internal failures resulting in a sudden not shifting, shuddering, and slipping, on major highways.
Cvt transmission slipping, delayed changing of gears, no response of gas pedal. My altima rolls into traffic with me pressing the gas there is a 3-5 second delay before taking off. Very dangerous. No one was able to recreate the problem but now it won't shift. It revs high and will not transfer to wheels.
The transmission does not shift properly. After engine is warm, when you push the gas pedal, there is about 5-6 second delay before car will go. If you accelerate to get onto highway from on ramp, it makes a rattling sound. It is getting too dangerous to drive it, since you are not able to predict when it will do this. This always seems to happen if I am in rush hour traffic.
This vehicle was purchased new from anderson nissan - lake havasu city, az and we also purchased the extended warranty (up to 60,000 miles). At approximately 64,000 miles the transmission broke down completely. When this was towed to the originating dealership, we specifically asked if there were any "known transmission issues" with this vehicle make/model/year. We were only told "this can sometimes happen". We have since learned that there has been a class action suit against nissan for this specific issue. Anderson-nissan charged us $3700 to repair the transmission and is not accepting any responsibility or replying to any emails as to their lack of transparency regarding transmission issues.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. The contact stated that there was an intermittent failure and the transmission failed to change gears, when necessary, in any gear. The rpms increased from 1,500 to 4,000; however, the speed reduced from 80 to 40 MPH. The contact was unable to safely drive the vehicle due to the failure and drastic reduction in speed. Goodman chevrolet cadillac nissan (1003 happy valley rd, glasgow, ky 42141, (270) 678-1300), jim johnson nissan (2200 scottsville rd, bowling green, ky 42104, (270) 781-6770), and an independent certified mechanic were contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.
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