2016 Nissan Altima vs 2016 Nissan Maxima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Nissan Altima | 2016 Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 550 | 142 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 323 | 278 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 28 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–31 | 25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 42,847 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Altima | Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 234 | 33 |
| Engine | 86 | 18 |
| Air Bags | 70 | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 65 | 14 |
| Electrical System | 42 | 31 |
| Exterior Lighting | 41 | 7 |
| Structure | 29 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 27 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 64 | 0 |
| Stalling | 54 | 17 |
| Hesitation / surging | 38 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 26 | 5 |
| Airbag warning light | 25 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 17 | 7 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
2016 Nissan Altima
2016 Nissan Maxima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.