2016 Nissan Maxima: raw data

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vehicle2016 / nissan / maxima
known issues7 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-23)
complaints142 on file (2015-10-02 → 2026-06-26)
recalls8
investigations1
fars71 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Sunroof glass spontaneous shatteringVISIBILITY6 complaints2016-05 → 2025-03maxima-2016-sunroof-shattering
  • 11646081 The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while driving 20-25 MPH, the sunroof assembly completely separated from the vehicle, struck the front of the roof, struck the passenger's side of the vehicle, and flew underneath the vehicle
  • 10863699 I JUST MERGED ONTO THE HIGHWAY GOING I-55 SOUTH FROM COUNTYLINE RD, WHEN I HEARD A VERY LOUD NOISE SIMILAR TO A GUN SHOT IN CLOSE RANGE AND WAS LITERALLY FRIGHTENING
Suspension control arm and sway bar failureSUSPENSION4 complaints2016-11 → 2025-02maxima-2016-suspension-control-arm
  • 11640789 The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH and driving over a bump in the roadway, there was an abnormal squeaking sound coming from the vehicle
  • 11471172 I was driving at 25 MPH when I heard and felt a clunk. The car drove strangely and each small bump in the road was noisy. I pulled over and did not see anything obvious
Exterior trim and bumper clip detachmentSTRUCTURE7 complaints2016-04 → 2023-01maxima-2016-trim-detachment
  • 11269992 THE BLACK PLASTIC PIECES THAT ATTACH ON THE SIDES OF THE LARGE FRONT WINDOW AND THE LARGE REAR WINDOW THEY COME OFF WITH EASE. MINE HAVE COME OFF THREE TIMES JUST SIMPLY DRIVING
  • 11149885 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR WINDOW TRIM WAS SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE
Headlight failure and lens foggingEXTERIOR LIGHTING5 complaints2017-02 → 2019-01maxima-2016-headlight-failure
  • 11164978 PASSENGER HEADLAMP FAIL, TOOK TO NISSAN, THEY CLAIM THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN ONE FAIL
  • 11131032 VEHICLE HEADLAMP FAILED ACCORDING TO THE NISSAN DEALER WE TOOK IT TO. THEY CLAIMED THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN ONE FAIL. NOW I'M FREAKED OUT TO DRIVE CAR THINKING ABOUT WHAT IF THE OTHER FAILS COMPLETELY
CVT transmission failure and loss of accelerationPOWER TRAIN64 complaints2015-12 → 2026-06maxima-2016-cvt-loss-of-acceleration
  • 11483414 What component or system failed or malfunctioned etc. -The Nissan CVT transmission that is used in all Nissan models and has a known history of premature failure
  • 11400377 I PURCHASED A 2016 NISSAN MAXIMA AT 57,000. THE VEHICLE HAD UNDERGONE PROPER SERVICING AND WAS IN GREAT SHAPE. AT 62,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THE CAR WOULD NOT DRIVE. WHILE HEADING HOME FROM WORK I FELT MY ENTIRE VEHICLE BEGIN TO SHAKE
  • 10906426 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE ENGINE INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE
Airbag non-deployment and warning light failureAIR BAGS12 complaints2016-01 → 2025-12maxima-2016-airbag-non-deployment
  • 11704034 The 2016 Nissan Maxima (VIN: [XXX] ) I purchased in January 2025 has been confirmed by a certified mechanic to have no driver airbag installed and no passenger side curtain airbag installed, despite a previous airbag deployment shown on the vehicle history report
  • 11156545 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WAS BENT INWARD AND THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY
ABS brake actuator failure and recall delaySERVICE BRAKES12 complaints2017-02 → 2023-02maxima-2016-abs-brake-recall
  • 10950392 WAS DRIVING EAST ON 495 MARYLAND ABOUT 55 MPH. APPROACHING ANOTHER CAR AND PRESSED THE BREAKS TO STOP. MY CAR WOULD NOT STOP. PRESSED THE BREAKS AS HARD AS I COULD AND THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP. I CAUSED A THREE CAR ACCIDENT
  • 11142696 THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE PUMP LEAKED BRAKE FLUID ONTO A CIRCUIT BOARD, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL FIRE WHICH CAUSED MY CAR TO CATCH ON FIRE
  • 11372876 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V807000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
1422015-10-022026-06-26104POWER TRAIN:33; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:31; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:27; SERVICE BRAKES:21; ENGINE:18

Recalls all years →

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18V60100007/09/2018SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIPNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.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. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
16V91100019/12/2016AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATIONNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima vehicles manufactured January 3, 2013, to July 29, 2013, 2015-2016 Rogue vehicles manufactured October 14, 2014, to August 12, 2016, and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured June 4, 2015, to August 19, 2015. An incorrect Occupant Classification System (OCS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have been installed in the front passenger seat. The incorrect ECU and seat combination may misclassify the front passenger seat occupant.If the front passenger seat occupant is misclassified, the air bag may deploy incorrectly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.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.
16V63600002/09/2016SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIPNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, 2015-2017 Murano vehicles manufactured August 22, 2014, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, and 2015-2016 Murano Hybrid vehicles manufactured August 22, 2014, to July 19, 2016. The affected vehicles have Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps that may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal electrical circuit board.A brake fluid leak onto the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.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. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
16V19300007/04/2016SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIPNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 Murano vehicles manufactured December 17, 2015, to February 11, 2016, and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to February 12, 2016 and equipped with an antilock braking system (ABS) and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC). The ABS actuator may have a damaged O-ring that may result in a lack of brake fluid pressure.Insufficient brake fluid pressure may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.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.
15V73300005/11/2015SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Altima and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured October 6, 2015, to October 7, 2015. The affected vehicles have front brake calipers whose mounting bolts may not be properly tightened.If the bolts were not properly tightened, the caliper may detach and reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.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.
15V48600004/08/2015FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINENissan 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. On October 14, 2015, Nissan expanded the recall to cover an additional 41,388 vehicles, including certain model year 2013-2015 Altima 3.5 vehicles equipped with a V6 engine manufactured March 30, 2012, to August 18, 2015 as well as the vehicles covered by the July 31, 2015 notification. In the affected vehicles, due to an improperly installed o-ring that may not have been seated correctly at the time of assembly, fuel may leak during a crash from the area where the fuel sending unit attaches to the fuel tank.If fuel leaks from between the fuel sending unit and the tank, it may increase the risk of a fire in the event of a crash.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.
16V24400026/04/2016AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATIONNissan 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 Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
19V80700008/11/2019SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIPNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.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. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.

Investigations all years →

action_numberstatussubjectcomponentsopenedclosedrecall_campaignsummary
EA19002closedRear Suspension Control Arm FailureSUSPENSION:REAR2019-07-292025-06-16·On July 29, 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened EA19002 to investigate instances of alleged rear lower control arm failures in 2013-2018 Nissan Altima and 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima vehicles. At the time the investigation was opened ODI had 91 consumer complaints alleging rear lower control arm failures in the subject vehicles.ODI was concerned about these complaints because many of them alleged an increased steering effort or loss of vehicle control.At the time these complaints were received, ODI was also aware of a proactive service campaign addressing 2013 Nissan Altima in s

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202471legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2016 Nissan Maxima vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/nissan/maxima
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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2016 Nissan Maxima},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/nissan/maxima}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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