Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Nissan maxima has 8 recalls, 141 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
8
Recalls
141
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
18V601000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infin...
16V911000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima vehicles manufactured January 3, 2013, to July 29, 2013, 2015-201...
16V636000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 19, 201...
16V193000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 Murano vehicles manufactured December 17, 2015, to February 11, 2016, and 201...
15V733000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Altima and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured October 6, 2015, to October 7, 2...
15V486000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) notified the agency on July 31, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2016 Nissan Maxima vehicles manuf...
16V244000
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 Pathfin...
19V807000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infinit...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD Later Release
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I took my vehicle yesterday to Monroe Nissan to check on hvac job done last May 2025 as ac was blowi... |
| Oct 24, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The 2016 Nissan Maxima (VIN: [XXX] ) I purchased in January 2025 has been confirmed by a certified m... |
| Jul 17, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle fai... |
| Jul 3, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I had been trying to get the transmission changed on several occasions but was unsuccessful and was ... |
| Jul 3, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | We started noticing the speed gauge losing speed while driving at around the first of May through Ju... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My vehicle has experienced recurring failures where it will suddenly stop accelerating while driving... |
| Jun 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while the vehicl... |
| Apr 25, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | Battery light keeps turning on and brake light. Replaced alternator and battery after my vehicle sta... |
| Mar 28, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The power on the dashboard goes out and I have no way of knowing my speed, the milage, or any other ... |
| Feb 25, 2025 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while driving 20-25 MPH, the sunroof assem... |
| Jan 14, 2025 | ENGINE | Cvt transmision not working |
| Jan 2, 2025 | AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES | I can be going at a regular rate of speed and my car would stall completely the abs light comes on a... |
| Dec 6, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | On [XXX] approximately around [XXX] My Nissan Maximum was on fire while I was at work. I begin worki... |
| Sep 12, 2024 | STRUCTURE,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | There was a thermal combustion that caused a fire. Yes, the caught combusted at a local business. ... |
| Sep 1, 2024 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH and driving over a bum... |
| Aug 12, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | This is third time this has happened. I already filled out one, but they have already replaced my al... |
| Aug 10, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | No matter what speed you’re going it puts itself in false neutral. Abs , traction control comes on b... |
| Jul 8, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped, the ve... |
| Jun 20, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | [XXX] this is the exact problem, I couldn't explain it any better. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT T... |
| Jun 17, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Alternator loses power and car doesn’t accelerate. Vehicle shuts down and will not start after. When... |