2016 Nissan Maxima
Common Problems
Ranked from 59 federal NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
12 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Transmission Issues Causing Loss of Power
14complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission fails to provide adequate power, causing the vehicle to lose speed and jerk during acceleration.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Electrical System Issues
12complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe electrical system frequently malfunctions, leading to loss of dashboard information and instrument panel failure, reducing situational awareness.
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Engine Stall During Driving
10complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine suddenly stops during driving without warning, leading to potential loss of control.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Acceleration Issues
7complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe car intermittently fails to accelerate, causing the engine to stall and requiring repeated attempts to restart, posing a safety hazard.
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Brake System Failure
6complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe brake system intermittently fails to stop the vehicle, leading to loss of control and potential accidents.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 18V601000, 16V636000, 16V193000, 15V733000, 19V807000
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Electrical System Failure Causing Engine Light On
6complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe electrical system malfunctions, causing the engine light to illuminate and the vehicle to experience reduced performance.
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Sunroof Malfunction
6complaintsMedium severityOtherThe sunroof unexpectedly explodes or malfunctions, posing a safety hazard to passengers.
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Service Brakes Malfunctioning
4complaintsMedium severityBrakesThe service brakes fail to function properly, causing the vehicle to lose control and increasing the risk of accidents.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 18V601000, 16V636000, 16V193000, 15V733000, 19V807000
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Steering System Malfunction
4complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel occasionally locks or becomes unresponsive, posing a risk of losing control of the vehicle.
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Vehicle Speed Control System Failure
4complaintsHigh severityOtherThe vehicle speed control system malfunctions, causing the car to accelerate on its own or lose power unexpectedly.
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Airbag Deployment Issues
2complaintsLow severityElectricalThe airbags have failed to deploy properly, leaving the occupants vulnerable in a collision.
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Air Bag Deployment Without Warning
2complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe air bags deploy without warning, posing a safety risk to passengers and drivers.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.