2016 NISSAN MAXIMA

222 complaints filed with NHTSA.

222
Complaints
16
Crashes
8
Fires
13
Injuries
0
Deaths

NHTSA Safety Rating

5/5
Overall
5/5
Front Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
POWER TRAIN33
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM28
UNKNOWN OR OTHER25
SERVICE BRAKES20
ENGINE18
AIR BAGS13
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL13
STEERING9
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM8
STRUCTURE:BODY8
EXTERIOR LIGHTING7
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)5
VISIBILITY/WIPER4
SUSPENSION4
WHEELS4

Recalls (8)

16V24400026/04/2016

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 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

16V91100019/12/2016

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, 2015-2016 Rogue vehicles manufactured October 14, 2014, to August 12, 2016, and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured June 4, 2015, to August 19, 2015. An incorr

19V80700008/11/2019

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 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-60

18V60100007/09/2018

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 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.

16V19300007/04/2016

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 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to February 12, 2016 and equipped with an antilock braking system (ABS) and Vehicle Dynamic Control

15V73300005/11/2015

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, 2015. The affected vehicles have front brake calipers whose mounting bolts may not be properly tightened.

15V48600004/08/2015

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 manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 18, 2015. On October 14, 2015, Nissan expanded the recall to cover an additional 41,388 vehicles, including cert

16V63600002/09/2016

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, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, 2015-2017 Murano vehicles manufactured August 22, 2014, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intellige

Recent Complaints

20250712FireENGINE

There was a thermal combustion that caused a fire. Yes, the caught combusted at a local business. I had just entered the building and was told that my car was on fire. The police and Nissan inspected the car but refused to provide the inspection report. A light came on. I do not know the exact date that it appeared. I just received the recall notice and did not have the opportunity to get the car repaired.

20250712FireFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

There was a thermal combustion that caused a fire. Yes, the caught combusted at a local business. I had just entered the building and was told that my car was on fire. The police and Nissan inspected the car but refused to provide the inspection report. A light came on. I do not know the exact date that it appeared. I just received the recall notice and did not have the opportunity to get the car repaired.

20250712FireSTRUCTURE:BODY

There was a thermal combustion that caused a fire. Yes, the caught combusted at a local business. I had just entered the building and was told that my car was on fire. The police and Nissan inspected the car but refused to provide the inspection report. A light came on. I do not know the exact date that it appeared. I just received the recall notice and did not have the opportunity to get the car repaired.

20241213FireUNKNOWN OR OTHER

On [XXX] approximately around [XXX] My Nissan Maximum was on fire while I was at work. I begin working at 8:30 am and the vehicle was parked two hours later my coworker ran telling me my car was on fire. The police and fire rescue was called to the scene. The police inspected my vehicle and I have the police report. On 12/13/24 at 1:32pm I spoke with Vaibhav the consumer Affairs Representative from Nissan Manufacturer and he confirmed the vehicle has two recalls on the ABS braking system. My veh

20230915CrashSTRUCTURE:BODY

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. The mentioned vehicle, 2016 Nissan Maxima (VIN: [XXX] ) is owned by [XXX] II, confirmed by United Services Automobile Association (USAA) in March of 2023. The mentioned vehicle was involved in a weather related collision in July of 2021. The Cause No [XXXXXXXXXXX] went through review in the

20230915CrashELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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. The mentioned vehicle, 2016 Nissan Maxima (VIN: [XXX] ) is owned by [XXX] II, confirmed by United Services Automobile Association (USAA) in March of 2023. The mentioned vehicle was involved in a weather related collision in July of 2021. The Cause No [XXXXXXXXXXX] went through review in the

20230915CrashWHEELS

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. The mentioned vehicle, 2016 Nissan Maxima (VIN: [XXX] ) is owned by [XXX] II, confirmed by United Services Automobile Association (USAA) in March of 2023. The mentioned vehicle was involved in a weather related collision in July of 2021. The Cause No [XXXXXXXXXXX] went through review in the

20211023CrashSERVICE BRAKES

driving the vehicle gives no indication it power off car will not start up when you try half an hour later it may start may not start driving it shut off again power shortage code may not come up when it happens it don’t give any warning when you driving on the highway regular roads it just gives no warning sign it just power off completely at is not safety to drive

20211023CrashENGINE

driving the vehicle gives no indication it power off car will not start up when you try half an hour later it may start may not start driving it shut off again power shortage code may not come up when it happens it don’t give any warning when you driving on the highway regular roads it just gives no warning sign it just power off completely at is not safety to drive

20200326CrashELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASH INTO A GUARD RAIL. ADDITIONALLY, AFTER THE CRASH THE 4 DOORS WERE UNABLE TO BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE CALLED TO THE SCENE AND RESCUED THE DRIVER FROM THE VEHICLE BY BREAKING THE WINDOW. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT APPROXIMATELY 40 MI

Mileage: 54,000

20200326CrashENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASH INTO A GUARD RAIL. ADDITIONALLY, AFTER THE CRASH THE 4 DOORS WERE UNABLE TO BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE CALLED TO THE SCENE AND RESCUED THE DRIVER FROM THE VEHICLE BY BREAKING THE WINDOW. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT APPROXIMATELY 40 MI

Mileage: 54,000

20190731AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, WHEN THE FRONT DRIVER AIR BAG AND DRIVER SIDE SEAT AIR BAG DEPLOYED ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD AND LEFT ARM INJURIES AND HAD SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED AT THE RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AS OF YET. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS

Mileage: 103,000

20181206CrashAIR BAGS

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. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SHOULDER AND BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED SHOULDER, BACK, AND KNEE INJURIES. THE REAR PASSENGER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW LOT. THE

Mileage: 23,862

20181025FireSERVICE BRAKES

THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE PUMP LEAKED BRAKE FLUID ONTO A CIRCUIT BOARD, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL FIRE WHICH CAUSED MY CAR TO CATCH ON FIRE. THIS RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE BEING TOTALED OUT . THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY FOR ABOUT 12 HOURS IN FRONT OF HOME. WHILE ON FIRE THE VEHICLE STARTED ITSELF UP WITHOUT ANYONE BEING IN THE VEHICLE.

Mileage: 50,000

20181025FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE PUMP LEAKED BRAKE FLUID ONTO A CIRCUIT BOARD, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL FIRE WHICH CAUSED MY CAR TO CATCH ON FIRE. THIS RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE BEING TOTALED OUT . THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY FOR ABOUT 12 HOURS IN FRONT OF HOME. WHILE ON FIRE THE VEHICLE STARTED ITSELF UP WITHOUT ANYONE BEING IN THE VEHICLE.

Mileage: 50,000

20180725CrashAIR BAGS

WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A ROAD AT 40+ MPH, AVOIDED HITTING A DEER THAT JUMPED OUT, APPLIED THE BRAKES TO NO AVAIL AND IMPACTED A TREE THAT WAS OFF CENTER OF THE HOOD ON INITIAL IMPACT AND NO AIRBAGS INFLATED ANYWHERE WITHIN THE VEHICLE.

Mileage: 11,500

20171124CrashSERVICE BRAKES

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 WEREN'T STOPPING THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR IN THE CAR MADE A REALLY REALLY AWKWARD AWKWARD SOUND I DID END UP WITH A LITTLE DAMAGE ON MY FRONT BUMPER NO INJURIES AND HAD TO MAKE AN INSURANCE CLAIM FOR HER BUMPER. MY POWER STEERING

Mileage: 9,000

20171124CrashELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 WEREN'T STOPPING THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR IN THE CAR MADE A REALLY REALLY AWKWARD AWKWARD SOUND I DID END UP WITH A LITTLE DAMAGE ON MY FRONT BUMPER NO INJURIES AND HAD TO MAKE AN INSURANCE CLAIM FOR HER BUMPER. MY POWER STEERING

Mileage: 9,000

20171002CrashAIR BAGS

I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN FROM THE HIGHWAY ON TO A SIDE STREET & WAS T-BONED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BY A SUV. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT IMPLORE.

Mileage: 4,300

20170508CrashAIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE TRYING TO AVOID A DISABLED VEHICLE, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL DUE TO DEBRIS IN THE ROAD. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION WITH A GUARDRAIL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WAS ONE INJURY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE; HOWEVER, IT HAD NOT YET BEEN DETERMINED WHETHER IT WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUF

Mileage: 25,000