2016 Nissan Altima Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 30 Fuel System complaints for the 2016 Nissan Altima, 5% of its 553 total complaints for the year. The median mileage at failure was 44,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this fuel system pattern, though the crash and fire counts (1 each) raise the stakes.
- Fuel System complaints
- 30
- 5% of 553
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 44,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Delayed acceleration from a stop, where the pedal produces no response for several seconds before the car suddenly lurches forward.
- Sudden loss of power or stalling at highway speed, including one case where the car could not complete a turn.
- Unexplained RPM spikes to 6000-7000 RPM without corresponding pedal input, followed by jolts of acceleration.
- Fuel gauge failing to register fuel level accurately, sometimes paired with an illuminated check engine light.
- One report describes a rear-end collision that caused smoking and fire in a 2016 Altima.
When 2016 Nissan Altima fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 4, 2017, latest Feb 26, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2016 Nissan Altima
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Fuel System complaints by Altima model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does the 2016 Nissan Altima have?
- NHTSA lists 30 Fuel System complaints for the 2016 Altima, making up 5% of the 553 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Nissan Altima fuel system?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this fuel system complaint pattern.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2016 Altima?
- The median mileage at failure among reported fuel system complaints is 44,000 miles.
- What kind of fuel system problems do owners report on the 2016 Altima?
- Owners describe delayed acceleration from a stop, sudden power loss at speed, unexplained RPM surges, and fuel gauge readings that fail to reflect actual fuel level.
- Were there any crashes or fires linked to fuel system complaints?
- NHTSA data for this area lists 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the 30 complaints.