The service and repair manual for the 2016 Nissan Altima — 2.5L I4 and 3.5L V6 engines, 8 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Nissan published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I4 — 152 cu in, DOHC 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | SV Sedan 4-Door · SL Sedan 4-Door · Exclusive Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · SR Sedan 4-Door · Sense Sedan 4-Door +2 |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 780 complaints · 180 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2016 Altima manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 1,249
- General Information 1,804
- Accessories & Equipment 6,636
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 347
- Body & Frame 1,446
- Maintenance 127
- Brakes 1,715
- Restraints 840
- Drivelines & Axles 162
- Steering 280
- Electrical 3,571
- Suspension 188
- Engine Mechanical 384
- Transmission 363
- Engine Performance 1,538
- Front Axle Nut 135
- Front Hub Bearing Bolts 65
- Rear Hub Bearing Bolts 65
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2016 Altima
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — hood › latch · 20V315000Corrosion to the secondary latch may cause it to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the.
- Air Bags — sensor › occupant classification · 16V244000If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger.
- Structure — emergency › escape/egress/exit · 18V915000If the rear passenger door opens while the vehicle is moving, the rear passengers have an increased.
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — doors › latch · 17V040000If the rear passenger doors inadvertently open while the vehicle is in motion, it may increase the r.
Owners have filed 780 complaints and Nissan has issued 180 technical service bulletins for the 2016 Altima. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2016 Altima manual
Is this manual specific to the 2016 Altima?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2016 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 3.5L V6 across the SV Sedan 4-Door, SL Sedan 4-Door, Exclusive Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, SR Sedan 4-Door, Sense Sedan 4-Door, S Sedan 4-Door, Advance Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.
What 2016 Altima problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 2016 Altima, covering latches/locks/linkages, air bags, structure. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Nissan dealers.
Does it include 2016 Altima wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2016 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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