2016 Nissan Maxima engine problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2016 Nissan Maxima — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jul 12, 2025
“No matter what speed you’re going it puts itself in false neutral. Abs , traction control comes on battery light flashes. No power steering and will not accelerate. Have almost been ran into and ran over. There is no warning when this happens and not yet find a service department or garage that can…”
filed Sep 7, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Maxima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Maxima | 1 | 5% |
| 2018 Maxima | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 Maxima | 8 | 8% |
| 2014 Maxima | 9 | 9% |
| 2013 Maxima | 4 | 6% |
| 2012 Maxima | 11 | 10% |
| 2011 Maxima | 12 | 11% |
| 2010 Maxima | 20 | 7% |
| 2009 Maxima | 18 | 5% |
| 2008 Maxima | 5 | 6% |
| 2007 Maxima | 18 | 14% |
| 2006 Maxima | 47 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Nissan Maxima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.