1. 2015 Nissan Altima Transmission Oil Change
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[](https://www.needpix.com/photo/download/427623/nissan-nissan-altima-car-vehicle-automobile-auto-sedan-free-pictures-free-photos)The 2016 Nissan Altima is a solid family car. However, like any other car, it has issues-here is one issue you should consider before buying a 2016 Nissan Altima.

FAQ: 2016 Nissan Altima Transmission Problems

Tl the contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle would not accelerate past 25 mph without warning. The vehicle was taken to sansone Nissan (90-100 us-1, avenel, NJ 07001, (888) 437-1763) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. 2015 Nissan Altima transmission problems with 61 complaints from Altima owners. The worst complaints are hesitates/sputters, transmission failure, and not shifting properly. Nissan Altima 2.5L 2015, Automatic Transmission Mount by Westar®. Westar is a widely recognized manufacturer and exporter of rubber to metal bonded parts for all types of trucks and automobiles. Every single product goes through. Build with quality that matches or exceeds OEM Specifications Perfect fit.

• Is the 2016 Altima transmission reliable? No. The 2016 Nissan Altima transmission is prone to failure and has been recalled.
• What problems am I most likely to encounter with a 2016 Nissan Altima? Major transmission problems that often require a full transmission replacement.
• How much do these problems cost to fix? The transmission itself will cost $4500-$5000. If you have transmission problems while the car is under warranty, that is okay, but keep in mind Nissan dealers are not very cooperative on this issue once the warranty expires.
• Should you buy a 2016 Nissan Altima? We wouldn’t recommend it. The transmission is extremely unreliable, and if you do not have a warranty, you’ll be paying out of pocket for those repairs.

The Most Common Problem with 2016 Nissan Altimas:

Transmission Issues

The worst problem with the 2016 Nissan Altima is the transmission. It’s a CVT, so it uses belts and pulleys to drive instead of regular gears. However, these belts and pulleys wear much faster than conventional transmissions. According to a writeup of the 2013-2015 Altima transmission problems by Cars.com,

“Affected Nissan Altima vehicles may exhibit a whining or grinding noise while driving at highway speeds; the noise level may increase with vehicle speed. This condition may be due to a faulty bearing inside the constantly variable transmission, or a faulty CVT itself”.

Essentially, the CVT transmission can’t handle the temperatures and varying loads associated with even gentle, daily commuting. This transmission is a ticking time bomb waiting to happen.

ARE YOU ABOUT TO BUY A RECALLED VEHICLE?

Factory recalls are issued when a vehicle fails to meet safety or quality standards. If you’re shopping for a used car, see if any factory recalls have been issued before buying.

How to Avoid buying a Nissan Altima with Transmission Issues

Transmission issues are both expensive and unsafe. According to a 2016 Altima owner,

“The transmission would stall from taking off from a stop. It didn’t send any warning lights. The dealer stated they could not repair it because it didn’t send any warnings. I needed to drive it until it failed. Awful idea if the car were to stall in an intersection. I was the only one to drive the car, it was maintained according to service records. The transmission failure is understood to be a common problem with this car. What a waste of time and money.”

There’s two serious problems here- First, the CVT does not apply the power to the wheels, which is extremely dangerous. Second, not only has Nissan failed to build a reliable transmission, their dealers just offer an extremely expensive transmission replacement as the solution..

Thousands of owners have complained about unreliable transmissions and uncooperative dealers, like this owner:

“So I called my local Nissan Dealer and scheduled a service department check. The Nissan shop looked at my car and told me I would need a complete new CVT Transmission install at a cost of $4,654.83. The dealer told me to call 1-800-NISSAN-1 and check to see if I could get help covering the costs of my transmission repairs from Nissan USA. They all but laughed at me on the phone. My car currently has 123,972 miles on it. It only had 120,000 on it when I bought the car in February of 2019. I feel like the transmission should last longer than 123,972 miles.”

It doesn’t matter whether you own a Nissan or Ferrari, the dealer had better be there to fix it for you, and the transmission should definitely last longer than 124,000 miles.

Cost to Fix a 2016 Nissan Altima Transmission: $3,000 - $5,000

It’s possible to rebuild CVT transmissions, but it’s not recommended and very few shops will do it. A replacement transmission costs $3000-$5000, which is honestly more than the car is worth- here’s what one owner was quoted for a transmission replacement in his Altima.

“Took it to the dealer and asked them to diagnose the issue and they charged me $185 for diagnosis.

Dealer did a transmission software flash and sent me back. But the same issue was happening even after the flash. Took it back again on the same day.

Dealer mentioned that the valve body and transmission needs to be replaced. Got an invoice of $4400.”

If you want to buy a 2016 Altima, get a thorough inspection, especially on the transmission, before you buy it.

The 2016 Nissan Altima transmission is covered by a service bulletin

Fortunately for affected 2016 Altima owners, Nissan has issued a bulletin for 2013-2016 Altimas, based on the transmission issues. They will inspect it and replace parts or the whole unit if need be. However, the transmission is so unreliable I can’t recommend you buy one. I know this warning sounds like overkill, but there are reports of people having transmission problems with 2019 models fresh off the dealer floor. If you do decide to purchase a 2016 Altima, have the dealer check for any problems or active recalls.

This issue is serious enough that you should think twice about purchasing this car. The 2016 Nissan Altima will need too many expensive repairs for us to recommend purchasing a used one. If you’re looking for an Altima or something similar, the CoPilot app searches all the dealerships in your area at once & automatically notifies you when great deals become available.

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