Is there a brake recall for the 2016 Nissan Altima?

No. NHTSA lists no brake-related recalls for the 2016 Altima.

How common are brake complaints on the 2016 Altima?

NHTSA has logged 15 brake complaints for the 2016 Altima, which is 3% of the 553 total complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do brake problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2016 Altima is 61,000 miles.

Are brake problems worse in other Altima model years?

Yes. Brake complaints made up 24% of all complaints in 2018 and 30% in 2021, both higher shares than the 3% seen in 2016.

Have brake problems on the 2016 Altima caused crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 7 injuries linked to complaints in this brake data set for the 2016 Altima.

2016 Nissan Altima Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 15 brake complaints for the 2016 Nissan Altima, 3% of its 553 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 61,000. Four crashes and seven injuries were reported, but no brake-related recall exists for this year.

Brakes complaints: 15; 3% of 553
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 7
Median mileage: 61,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners describe replacing front brake pads and rotors multiple times within the first year of ownership.
Some report rear brakes wearing out faster than the fronts, needing full replacement around 40,000 miles on mostly highway-driven cars.
Several drivers say brakes grind or feel hard to stop even after rotors and pads were replaced, sometimes paired with a suspension noise when turning.
A few complaints describe sudden loss of braking or steering control while merging or driving at highway speed, in some cases leading to a crash.
Other owners tie brake work to unrelated stalling or sudden speed loss events on the highway, though the root cause was not always identified.

When 2016 Nissan Altima brake complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 14, 2017, latest Nov 27, 2023.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2017 to Nov 2023; peak Feb 2018 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2016 Nissan Altima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Altima model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200555 (5%)
200647 (6%)
200774 (16%)
200899 (10%)
200972 (5%)
201036 (9%)
201119 (8%)
201227 (6%)
201387 (4%)
201439 (4%)
201533 (3%)
201615 (3%)
201721 (5%)
201854 (24%)
201932 (14%)
202018 (11%)
202121 (30%)
20225 (17%)
20234 (14%)
20245 (12%)
20251 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

Is there a brake recall for the 2016 Nissan Altima?: No. NHTSA lists no brake-related recalls for the 2016 Altima.
How common are brake complaints on the 2016 Altima?: NHTSA has logged 15 brake complaints for the 2016 Altima, which is 3% of the 553 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do brake problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2016 Altima is 61,000 miles.
Are brake problems worse in other Altima model years?: Yes. Brake complaints made up 24% of all complaints in 2018 and 30% in 2021, both higher shares than the 3% seen in 2016.
Have brake problems on the 2016 Altima caused crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 7 injuries linked to complaints in this brake data set for the 2016 Altima.