MYRModel Year Report

2016 Nissan Maxima

◆ Worse than typical
2016 Nissan Maxima
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:44:55.302Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
142
Recalls
8

Campaigns on file for 2016

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

23% of complaints

Complaints per year

1982: 4 complaints 1982 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 30 complaints 1985: 54 complaints 1986: 63 complaints 1987: 178 complaints 1988: 60 complaints 1988 1989: 64 complaints 1990: 106 complaints 1991: 77 complaints 1992: 110 complaints 1993: 78 complaints 1994: 89 complaints 1994 1995: 152 complaints 1996: 96 complaints 1997: 102 complaints 1998: 113 complaints 1999: 165 complaints 2000: 360 complaints 2000 2001: 172 complaints 2002: 205 complaints 2003: 206 complaints 2004: 1,425 complaints 2005: 948 complaints 2006: 576 complaints 2006 2007: 129 complaints 2008: 79 complaints 2009: 339 complaints 2010: 275 complaints 2011: 106 complaints 2012: 107 complaints 2013: 62 complaints 2014: 96 complaints 2015: 1 complaint 2016: 142 complaints 2016 142 2017: 106 complaints 2018: 36 complaints 2019: 18 complaints 2020: 21 complaints 2021: 3 complaints 2022: 5 complaints 2023: 1 complaint
1982: 4 complaints 1982 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 30 complaints 1985: 54 complaints 1985 1986: 63 complaints 1987: 178 complaints 1988: 60 complaints 1988 1989: 64 complaints 1990: 106 complaints 1991: 77 complaints 1991 1992: 110 complaints 1993: 78 complaints 1994: 89 complaints 1994 1995: 152 complaints 1996: 96 complaints 1997: 102 complaints 1997 1998: 113 complaints 1999: 165 complaints 2000: 360 complaints 2000 2001: 172 complaints 2002: 205 complaints 2003: 206 complaints 2003 2004: 1,425 complaints 2005: 948 complaints 2006: 576 complaints 2006 2007: 129 complaints 2008: 79 complaints 2009: 339 complaints 2009 2010: 275 complaints 2011: 106 complaints 2012: 107 complaints 2012 2013: 62 complaints 2014: 96 complaints 2015: 1 complaint 2016: 142 complaints 2016 142 2017: 106 complaints 2018: 36 complaints 2019: 18 complaints 2020: 21 complaints 2021: 3 complaints 2021 2022: 5 complaints 2023: 1 complaint
1982: 4 complaints 1982 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 30 complaints 1984 1985: 54 complaints 1986: 63 complaints 1986 1987: 178 complaints 1988: 60 complaints 1988 1989: 64 complaints 1990: 106 complaints 1990 1991: 77 complaints 1992: 110 complaints 1992 1993: 78 complaints 1994: 89 complaints 1994 1995: 152 complaints 1996: 96 complaints 1996 1997: 102 complaints 1998: 113 complaints 1998 1999: 165 complaints 2000: 360 complaints 2000 2001: 172 complaints 2002: 205 complaints 2002 2003: 206 complaints 2004: 1,425 complaints 2004 2005: 948 complaints 2006: 576 complaints 2006 2007: 129 complaints 2008: 79 complaints 2008 2009: 339 complaints 2010: 275 complaints 2010 2011: 106 complaints 2012: 107 complaints 2012 2013: 62 complaints 2014: 96 complaints 2014 2015: 1 complaint 2016: 142 complaints 2016 142 2017: 106 complaints 2018: 36 complaints 2018 2019: 18 complaints 2020: 21 complaints 2020 2021: 3 complaints 2022: 5 complaints 2022 2023: 1 complaint

2016: 142 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19824
19835
198430
198554
198663
1987178
198860
198964
1990106
199177
1992110
199378
199489
1995152
199696
1997102
1998113
1999165
2000360
2001172
2002205
2003206
20041,425
2005948
2006576
2007129
200879
2009339
2010275
2011106
2012107
201362
201496
20151
2016142
2017106
201836
201918
202021
20213
20225
20231

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

23% · 33 reports

Electrical system

22% · 31 reports

Most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and speedometer/odometer.

CRASHFIRE
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How are ya'll? This is a request to The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration for vehicle repairs. As mentioned, this is in reference to a vehicle 2016 Nissan Maxima review for vehicle repairs.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-15

Also filed under Structure and wheels

Takata recall I was traveling down highway 121 at about 70 miles an hour cruise control is set the lady in front of me slammed on the brakes I intern slammed on mine and my car did not stop until hitting her the brakes seem to have that like they...

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-24

Also filed under Service brakes

Service brakes

15% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Tl* the contact owned a 2016 Nissan Maxima. While driving 60 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle collided into a concrete barrier. The air bag did not deploy. A police report was filed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-01-08

Also filed under Air bags

Engine

13% · 18 reports
CRASHFIRE

Vehicle speed control

10% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

Safety timeline

8 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2015-09-28Fuel system, gasoline15V486000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) notified the agency on July 31, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2016 Nissan Maxima vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 18, 2015.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer ring between the fuel tank and the fuel sending unit. The recall began on September 28, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

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    2015-12-14Service brakes, hydraulic15V733000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Altima and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured October 6, 2015, to October 7, 2015.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will check the brake caliper mounting bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

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    2016Complaint volume 142 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2016-05-16Service brakes, hydraulic16V193000 Nissan North America, Inc.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ABS actuator, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 16, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

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    2016-06-10Air bags16V244000 Nissan North America, Inc.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors.

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    2016-12-12Service brakes, hydraulic16V636000 Nissan North America, Inc.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS Actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

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    2017-02-13Air bags16V911000 Nissan North America, Inc.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU and update the OCS software free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

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    2018-10-29Service brakes, hydraulic18V601000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number on the ABS actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

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    2019-07-29Engineering analysisClosed 2025-06-16 Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure
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    2019-12-16Service brakes, hydraulic19V807000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2016 Nissan Maxima — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 33 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 31 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 21 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 15V486000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 15V733000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 16V193000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 16V244000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V636000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 16V911000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V601000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 19V807000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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FAQ

Is the 2016 Nissan Maxima reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Nissan Maxima is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Maxima?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 Nissan Maxima have?
8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.