CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Nissan Maxima has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 142 complaints with NHTSA, including 10 crashes, 4 fires, 12 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (33 reports).
2016 Nissan Maxima recalls
Brake fluid leak can cause electrical short and fire risk
Brake fluid can leak from the anti-lock brake (ABS) actuator pump onto an internal circuit board.
Brake fluid leak can cause electrical short and fire
Brake fluid can leak from the ABS actuator pump onto an internal circuit board.
Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Incorrectly in a Crash
A front passenger seat occupant sensor (Occupant Classification System) module may be the wrong part for the seat it is installed in.
Brake fluid leak can cause electrical short and fire risk
Certain Nissan vehicles with Intelligent Cruise Control may have an anti-lock brake (ABS) actuator pump that allows brake fluid to leak onto an internal electrical circuit board.
Passenger airbag may stay off in a crash
The front passenger occupant classification system can wrongly read an adult as a child, or read an occupied seat as empty.
Brake Fluid Loss Can Lengthen Stopping Distance
Certain 2016 Nissan Maxima and Murano vehicles built in late 2015 and early 2016 may have a damaged O-ring in the antilock brake system (ABS) actuator.
Loose Front Brake Caliper Bolts Can Reduce Braking
Some front brake calipers may have mounting bolts that were not properly tightened at the factory.
Fuel Leak Near Tank Could Raise Crash Fire Risk
A fuel sender o-ring may not have been seated properly during assembly.
Most common 2016 Nissan Maxima problems
Problem areas named in the 142 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 33 |
| Electrical System | 31 |
| Unknown Or Other | 27 |
| Service Brakes | 20 |
| Engine | 18 |
| Air Bags | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 |
| Steering | 9 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 |
| Structure | 8 |
What owners report
The car has been diagnosed with a CVT transmission problem which the mechanic stated was hard to diagnose. The car sometimes slow down to only 30 miles or less being unpredictable when driving and could cause an accident in a busy street or highway as the problem comes at unpredictable times. The car is close to 61000 miles and a car with this mileage should not have a transmission problem. According to the independent mechanic who inspected the car it might be a problem related to the design of the transmission. I had several incidents when the car really slows down and this has the potential to cause a fatality. This car had episodes of loss of acceleration, power loss and unpredictable dr
I took my vehicle yesterday to Monroe Nissan to check on hvac job done last May 2025 as ac was blowing hot air again I was told the ac compressor needs replacement along with that they recommended transmission replacement at a cost of 8000 plus. My Nissan is out of warranty but it only has 20000 miles. It didnât even reach the recommended 30000 CVTs fluid change yet but already they notice the first code of CVT failure and the second one can appear soon too. Iâve seen many complaints about Nissan cvt issues while my car has yet to give me any dashboard notification Iâm very concerned how this can happen at such a low mileage. Monroe Nissan said is because of not using the car frequ
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. There is no record of any airbag replacement or repair. The vehicle was sold to me in this unsafe condition without disclosure. Driving the vehicle presents a serious safety risk because no airbags will deploy in a collision. Nissan and the selling dealer did not repair or disclose this federally required safety equipment failure (49 U.S.C. §30122). Safety Risk: This defect puts me at severe risk of injury or death in a crash. T
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate properly. The vehicle was shifted into neutral, and the RPMs revved up. The vehicle failed to move forward and shut off unintendedly. Several hours later, the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was shaking abnormally while driving, with an unknown warning light illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle was shaking abnormally while the brake pedal was depressed. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to Auto Zone, where it was determined that the failure was a CVT failure. The contact called the local dealer, and a diagnostic test was advised. The manufactur
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.
2016 Nissan Maxima questions
Does the 2016 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2016 Nissan Maxima: Brake fluid leak can cause electrical short and fire risk; Brake fluid leak can cause electrical short and fire; Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Incorrectly in a Crash; Brake fluid leak can cause electrical short and fire risk; Passenger airbag may stay off in a crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Maxima?
Based on 142 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (33), Electrical System (31), Unknown Or Other (27).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Nissan Maxima has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.