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2016 Nissan Altima Fuel System Problems

8 owner-reported fuel system complaints from NHTSA data

8
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
Jan 2024Nov 2022
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (8)

criticalFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Crash / FireFiled: Jan 2024

I was involved in a collision where my 2016 nissan altima sustained rear end damage, began smoking and burst into flames.

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NHTSA #: 11568894
highFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Apr 2018

I was stopped at a red light when I took my foot off of the brake and pressed the accelerator my car stalled out. It took 30 seconds of pressing on the gas for it to begin to move.

NHTSA #: 11082594
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: Jul 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the fuel gauge indicated that there was no fuel in the fuel tank. The contact drove to the gas station and refueled; however, the fuel gauge failed to provide the fuel level inside the fuel tank. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an Auto Parts store to have the vehicle diagnosed. The employee retrieved a diagnostic trouble code related to a fuel level sensor failure. The contact was informed that the sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

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NHTSA #: 11670504
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: Nov 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that after retrieving the vehicle following an engine repair, the fuel gauge was inoperable. The contact refueled the vehicle however, a week later the fuel gauge had not moved.

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NHTSA #: 11494625
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2022

The fuel tank was supposedly punctured and had a fuel leak. This according to the mechanics, never happens and sounds oddly like the recall this vehicle had in 2015/2016. I’ve checked my VIN and says no recalls, but my entire fuel tank needs replacing now.

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NHTSA #: 11489904
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2020

The gas pedal will not push down it is like something is under the gas pedal when there isn't anything and then when it does it push down it is like u floor board it. And sometimes it causes it not to change gears like it is not reading the connection from gas pedal to the system that it needs to give it fuel and then it tries to die at times when u do get it to kick in.

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NHTSA #: 11338828
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2020

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.

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NHTSA #: 11317021
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2018

2016 nissan altima fuel gauge is not registering correctly. I fill up the tank but the dashboard gauge shows as half full even though the mileage to empty is updating I think correctly. Each time I fill up tank the level does not go to the full mark.

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NHTSA #: 11066070

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