2016 Nissan Altima fuel system problems
30 complaints about fuel system have been filed for the 2016 Nissan Altima, which is 4% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 44,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 44,000 miles, and 64% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
I was involved in a collision where my 2016 nissan altima sustained rear end damage, began smoking and burst into flames.
Car mpg change for worse and cneck engine light on. Repair codes po14c , po14d,po15a,po15b showing at dealership indicating TSB for factory defective heat sheild replace + air fuel sensor + pcv valve . Dealer wanted $1256.86 to do the work. The vehicle is a 2016 altima with 29,006 miles.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Nissan Altima
- Drivetrain & axles 232 complaints
- Engine 86 complaints
- Air bags 71 complaints
- Cruise control 65 complaints
- Electrical system 42 complaints
- Lighting 42 complaints
- Body & structure 29 complaints
- Latches & locks 22 complaints