2016 Nissan Maxima Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 25 brake complaints for the 2016 Nissan Maxima, 18% of all complaints that year, with 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure was 25,500. Five brake-related recalls, mostly ABS actuator issues, cover this model year.
- Brakes complaints
- 25
- 18% of 142
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 25,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 5
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal sinking to the floor or losing stopping power at highway speeds, sometimes resulting in a collision.
- Some describe the ABS actuator leaking brake fluid onto a circuit board, which owners say led to an electrical fire.
- Several owners report a sudden loss of brake pressure right after starting the car, tracing back to a failed master cylinder.
- Owners describe persistent brake squeaking on every stop that dealers attributed to pads or rotors but could not fully resolve.
- One owner reported waiting an extended period for replacement parts to complete a recall repair on the ABS system.
When 2016 Nissan Maxima brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 8, 2016, latest May 9, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2016 Nissan Maxima
- NHTSA 19V807000Nov 8, 2019Brakes391,479 vehiclesPark Outside
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-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
Risk: A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
- NHTSA 18V601000Sep 7, 2018Brakes215,124 vehiclesPark Outside
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.
Risk: A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number on the ABS actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
- NHTSA 16V636000Sep 2, 2016Brakes120,329 vehicles
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 Intelligent Cruise Control, and 2015-2016 Murano Hybrid vehicles manufactured August 22, 2014, to July 19, 2016. The affected vehicles have Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps that may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal electrical circuit board.
Risk: A brake fluid leak onto the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS Actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
- NHTSA 16V193000Apr 7, 2016Brakes12,616 vehicles
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 (VDC). The ABS actuator may have a damaged O-ring that may result in a lack of brake fluid pressure.
Risk: Insufficient brake fluid pressure may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ABS actuator, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 16, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
- NHTSA 15V733000Nov 5, 2015Brakes119 vehicles
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.
Risk: If the bolts were not properly tightened, the caliper may detach and reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will check the brake caliper mounting bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Brakes complaints by Maxima model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Nissan Maxima?
- NHTSA lists 25 brake complaints for the 2016 Maxima, which is 18% of the 142 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2016 Nissan Maxima?
- Yes. NHTSA lists five brake-related recall campaigns covering the 2016 Maxima, including 19V807000, 18V601000, 16V636000, 16V193000, and 15V733000, most involving the ABS actuator and one involving front brake caliper mounting bolts.
- Have any crashes or fires been linked to 2016 Maxima brake problems?
- NHTSA complaint data for the brakes category on the 2016 Maxima shows 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries reported.
- At what mileage do 2016 Maxima brake problems typically occur?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints on the 2016 Maxima is 25,500 miles.