2016 Nissan Altima
2016 Nissan Altima in NHTSA data: length 487 cm, curb weight 1,453–1,576 kg and 4 recall campaigns.
2016 Nissan Altima at a glance
NHTSA lists 2 specification rows for the 2016 Nissan Altima. Overall length is 487 cm (191.7 in), width 183 cm, height 147–148 cm and wheelbase 278 cm (109.4 in). Curb weight is 1,453–1,576 kg (3,203–3,474 lb). Against the 2015 model year NHTSA lists overall length 487 cm (2015: 487 cm) and curb weight 1,453–1,576 kg (2015: 1,416–1,524 kg).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALTIMA 2.5 4DR SEDAN | 487 cm191.7 in | 183 cm72 in | 147 cm57.9 in | 278 cm109.4 in | 1,453 kg3,203 lb |
| ALTIMA 3.5 4DR SEDAN | 487 cm191.7 in | 183 cm72 in | 148 cm58.3 in | 278 cm109.4 in | 1,576 kg3,474 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2016 Nissan Altima
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V315000 | 28 May 2020 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood that the secondary hood latch may corrode over time. |
| 18V915000 | 19 December 2018 | STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles, previously remedied under recall number 17V-040. The door latch-lock cable may not have been routed properly in the rear door when the remedy was applied. As a result, the cable may interfere with the window regulator causing the rear… |
| 17V040000 | 18 January 2017 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles. The rear door latch/lock cable on the vehicles may have been improperly routed. As a result, lowering a rear window may inadvertently cause that door to unlatch and open. |
| 16V244000 | 26 April 2016 | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and… |
Other Altima model years
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Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.