How many 2016 Nissan Altima owners reported steering problems?

NHTSA lists 16 steering complaints for the 2016 Altima, which is 3% of the 553 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2016 Nissan Altima steering issues?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the steering complaints for this model year.

At what mileage do 2016 Altima steering problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2016 Altima is 45,500 miles.

Did any 2016 Altima steering complaints involve crashes?

Yes, one crash was reported among the 16 steering complaints, with no fires or injuries recorded.

Is the steering problem rate worse in 2016 than other Altima years?

No. The 2016 Altima's 3% steering complaint share is lower than several other years, such as 2020 at 8% and 2021 at 10%.

2016 Nissan Altima Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 16 steering complaints for the 2016 Nissan Altima, 3% of its 553 total complaints for the year. There is no related recall for this issue. Median mileage at failure was 45,500 miles, with one crash reported.

Steering complaints: 16; 3% of 553
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 45,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners report power steering fluid leaking while the car sat parked, discovered after seeing fluid pooled underneath.
Some drivers describe the steering wheel becoming stiff or nearly frozen when turning left or right, requiring dealer repair.
Owners report the steering wheel misaligned out of the box, causing the car to drift in its lane and feel unstable in rain or snow.
A clunking or knocking sensation was felt when turning the wheel, later tied to worn wheel bearings and ball joints.
One owner reported a loss of power steering assist for a few seconds while parking, making the wheel hard to turn.

When 2016 Nissan Altima steering complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 22, 2017, latest Jun 7, 2023.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2017 to Jun 2023; peak Dec 2017 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2016 Nissan Altima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Altima model year

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

200531 (3%)
200615 (2%)
200717 (4%)
200837 (4%)
2009859 (56%)
201020 (5%)
201112 (5%)
201217 (4%)
201394 (4%)
201458 (5%)
201548 (5%)
201616 (3%)
201716 (4%)
201812 (5%)
20193 (1%)
202013 (8%)
20217 (10%)
20220 (0%)
20231 (3%)
20245 (12%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2016 Nissan Altima owners reported steering problems?: NHTSA lists 16 steering complaints for the 2016 Altima, which is 3% of the 553 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2016 Nissan Altima steering issues?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the steering complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do 2016 Altima steering problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2016 Altima is 45,500 miles.
Did any 2016 Altima steering complaints involve crashes?: Yes, one crash was reported among the 16 steering complaints, with no fires or injuries recorded.
Is the steering problem rate worse in 2016 than other Altima years?: No. The 2016 Altima's 3% steering complaint share is lower than several other years, such as 2020 at 8% and 2021 at 10%.