Nissan Altima Fifth generation (L33) - Facelift (2016 - 2018)

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Fifth generation (L33) - Facelift of Nissan Altima has been in production since 2016 by 2018.
In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. Fifth generation (L33) - Facelift is longer than the previous generation by 0.4 inches , is lower by 0.1 inches. The weight of the car has increased by 89 lbs.
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Nissan Altima Fifth generation (L33) - Facelift dimensions and specs
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Fifth generation (L33) - Facelift | |
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Body style | Sedan, Coupe |
Engine options | VQ35DE, 3.5L V-6, 250 HP, 260 lb/ft |
QR25DE, 2.5L I-4, 175 HP, 180 lb/ft | |
Transmission | Xtronic 2-spd CVT w/OD |
Drive type | front-wheel |
Length | 191.90 in |
Width | 72.00 in |
Height | 57.8 - 58 in |
Wheelbase | 109.30 in |
Curb weight | 3197 - 3463 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 |
Seating capacity | 5 |
Cargo capacity | 15.4 cu.in |
Cargo capacity with seats hold down | 15.4 cu.in |
Front hip room | 54.00 in |
Rear hip room | 52.00 in |
Front Headroom | 39 - 40 in |
Rear Headroom | 37.00 in |
Front shoulder room | 56.00 in |
Rear shoulder room | 56.00 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 18 - 19 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 22 - 27/32 - 39 |
Towing capacity | 1000 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 5.9 - 7.8 sec |
¼ mile time | 14.5 - 16.2 sec |
Nissan Altima Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Nissan Altima Fifth generation (L33) - Facelift production period from 2016 to 2018 drivers have reported 340 complaints. The most common problems are POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, SERVICE BRAKES.
Model Year | Complaints |
2018 Altima |
62
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2017 Altima |
74
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2016 Altima |
204
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
POWER TRAIN the front passenger air bag off light continues to come on with passengers in the seat at various speeds. nissan... |
115
~ 51348 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER my 2016 nissan altima sr stalls/loses power while accelerating like into traffic or while slowing down and the accelerating again.... |
59
~ 29628 miles |
ENGINE my transmission stopped working while i was driving first in the city and it continued to when i went on... |
42
~ 43102 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES i purchased my car on march 21 2017 & i already had to change my breaks 3 times front three |
40
~ 23580 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. when the contact attempted to lower the rear passenger side window it... |
35
~ 28349 miles |
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator for the passenger... |
35
~ 26924 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owned a 2016 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph with the... |
29
~ 46203 miles |
STEERING the steering wheel comes close to a frozen state half way when turning left or right which is a serious... |
22
~ 30171 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE it is in the trunk. the off-white sealant use everywhere in the trunk visible. it is underneath the trunk carpet... |
19
~ 19128 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL crank shaft sensor malfunction. my car stop on me while driving on a city street. it shook and then shut... |
14
~ 33946 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i was driving on florida turnpike south and out of no where i hear a big boom noise. my car... |
8
~ 71325 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at night the headlamps failed to... |
8
~ 39146 miles |
SUSPENSION car dangerous hard to steer on free way very dangerous when between 2 car you in the middle car dip... |
7
~ 45664 miles |
WHEELS i have a brand new 2016 nissan altima ! my son and i were on the highway headed to his... |
6
~ 16460 miles |
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE at random times while driving sensor triggers front end collision dash light and notification alarm. weather and speed has not |
5
~ 7547 miles |
SEATS i recently purchased this vehicle and noticed that about a to 1 inch extra bump/projection of a vulnerable plastic under... |
5
~ 37629 miles |
VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. when the contact attempted to lower the rear passenger side window it... |
5
~ 29330 miles |
SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. while the contact's vehicle was stopped in traffic on the freeway another... |
3
~ 42667 miles |
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE drivers side rear door opened when rear window was down. this happened while in motion on route 80 in pennsylvania... |
2
~ 29500 miles |
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES drivers side rear door opened when rear window was down. this happened while in motion on route 80 in pennsylvania... |
2
~ 58000 miles |
EQUIPMENT i was driving home from work about 07:30am ct. i was on the interstate and hear a very loud bang... |
1
~ 42500 miles |
CAMERA > SENSING SYSTEM > BACK OVER PREVENTION tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. on several occasions while attempting to reverse the vehicle the backup camera... |
1
~ 34000 miles |
VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. while driving approximately 65 mph the rear passenger door window lowered approximately... |
1
~ 17000 miles |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. the contact stated that when locking the doors manually the rear driver... |
1
~ 50635 miles |
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2017 nissan altima. while refueling the vehicle with the shift lever in park the vehicle... |
1
~ 32000 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i was stopped at a red light when i took my foot off of the brake and pressed the accelerator... |
1
~ 44000 miles |
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. while driving 35 mph the contact heard a loud explosion and noticed... |
1
~ 21000 miles |
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. while depressing the accelerator pedal the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and failed... |
1
~ 13000 miles |
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES 2016 nissan altima. consumer writes in regards to defective passenger side airbag and defective keyless push button. *ld the consumer... |
1
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CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING > FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. while driving various speeds the forward emergency braking warning indicator illuminated and... |
1
~ 7259 miles |
How to improve the appearance of your Nissan Altima and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Nissan Altima to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
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cciyu 6PCS Universal Matte Black Front L...
- [ Vehicle Application ] - This front lip splitter is fit for compatible with Universal
- [ Quality Material ] - Our lip spoiler splitter made of high quality Plastic is light in weight and enduring,...
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CK Formula Carbon Fiber Hood Scoop - Aer...
- ? DECORATIVE USE: Closed end hood scoop enhances the JDM body lines to give your vehicle a racing / sports look. The scoop kit can improve the aerodynamics and fuel efficiency of your vehicle. Give...
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GOOACC 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips Car ...
- UNIVERSAL FIT KIT - Great Assortment Push Retainer Kit with 12 popular size, fitting for door trim, radiator shield yoke, fender, bumper and splash shield retainers replacement for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and more.
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Mega Racer Universal JDM Racing Style Gl...
- ? UNIVERSAL FIT: Our Hood Scoop Is Ultra Light Weight And Designed To Be A Universal Fit With Every Car With A Flat Hood Type. Upgrade The Look Of Your Vehicle With No Cutting Or...
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Xotic Tech 29" Side Skirt Extension Spli...
- [Model] - One whole piece direct fit for most of the cars
- [Material] - Made of high grade gloss black PP material enough to prevent cracking with gloss powder-coated finish with an easy bolt-on underneath...
Fender flares
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EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
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Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
- Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
- Ready to fit snuggly into your vehicle with the 14 mm stem length and the 38 mm head diameter.
- Compatible with Chrysler:...
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
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Car Reindeer Decoration, Reindeer Antler...
- [DURABLE DECORATION FOR CAR] Our reindeer car decoration is made of premium fabric, build-in high-quality PVC clip to ensure stability and durability that can still stay on the car even in a high speed driving....
Rims
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TOUREN TR60 3260 Wheel 17X7.5 5X100/5X11...
- Touren Employs The Most Advanced Engineering In All Of Our Wheels
- Our Meticulous Standards Deliver The Highest Quality And Performance For Your Vehicle
- Vivid Finishes Create Tasteful Looks With Stylish Appeal; Our Lifetime Warranty Is...
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Enkei RPF1 (18 x 8.5, 5 x 114.3) 40mm Of...
- Enkei RPF1 18x8.5 5x114.3 40mm Offset 73mm Bore Silver Wheel Rim G35/350z
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18x8 Enkei Lusso (Black) Wheels/Rims 5x1...
- Size: 18x8 +40
- PCD: 5x114.3
- Finish: Black Paint
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TOUREN TR60 Matte Black/Machined Ring Wh...
- Country Of Origin : China
- Package Weight : 26.0 Lbs
- Formed With A Fierce 14-Spoke Mesh Pattern That Lets Your Brake System Show Through
- Topped Off With A Matching Touren Center Cap
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Touren TR60 Matte Black/Machined Ring Wh...
- Matte Black/Machined Ring Finish
- 18x8 Size, 40 Offset
- Formed with a fierce 14-spoke mesh pattern that lets your brake system show through
- Topped off with a matching Touren center cap
- Made from aluminum for weight...
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New Single 18" 18X7.5 Alloy Wheel for NI...
- ✓ This Fits: ? ALTIMA 2016 2017 18x7-1/2 (alloy), 10 spoke (SR), machined and painted ✓ OEM Tire Size: 235/45R18 ✓ Color/Finish: Machined Grey
- ✓COMPATABILITY: All of our wheels...
Coilovers
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Godspeed MSS1070-D MonoSS Coilover Lower...
- Compatible With Nissan Altima Sedan (L33) 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018; TRUE COILOVERS CONVERSION
- Spring Rate (Front/Rear) : 8 kg/mm || 6 kg/mm; Damping Levels: 16 Rebound Force Levels
- 52mm Mono-Tube Stainless Steel Shock...
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Rev9 R9-HS2-082_3 Hyper-Street II Coilov...
- Compatible With Nissan Altima Sedan (L33) 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
- Spring Rate: Front - 8 kg/mm (448 lbs/inch) | Rear - 5 kg/mm (280 lbs/inch) // Top Mount: Yes, Pillow Ball Camber Plate...
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iJDMTOY Universal Fit Gun Metal Grey Fin...
- Universal fit for most cars (sedan/coupe/convertible)
- Come with (4) gunmetal grey color powder-coated anodized finish aluminum fasteners, (4) sets of stainless bolts/nuts/washers, (2) high strength fastener O-ring rubber bands
- Made with T6 6061 high quality...
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IKON MOTORSPORTS, Universal Racing Seats...
- Features - Ergonomic design provides more reliable support and added comfort. Improve the looks of your car while maintaining practicality.
- Comfortable & Stable - Injection-molded foam padding: fast rebound, not distortion easily. Thick steel frame:...
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Ksport CNS390-KP | Compatible with 07-18...
- 36-WAY ADJUSTABLE DAMPING - All Ksport coilovers offer 36 levels of damping which allow you the ability to perfectly dial in your coilover kit. Set damping to full soft for a nice comfortable cruising setting...
Decals
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
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24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
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Ouzorp Claw Marks Headlight Decal, Car S...
- AGGRESSIVE LOOK:Tired of that boring OEM look? "Claw Marks" makes your car look wild. Your car is like a beast! Look no further this is your most suitable choice... Color: Black, Red, Yellow,Blue,Green,Orange,White. Size: 15.75in...
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7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...
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SINGARO Funny Car Stickers Exterior Acce...
- Funny stickers: Decorate your beloved car with this funny car sticker.
- Sticker composition: The sticker consists of three parts, the first layer is a transparent transfer film, the second layer is a car sticker, and...

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