How many electrical complaints does the 2016 Nissan Maxima have?

NHTSA lists 36 electrical system complaints for the 2016 Nissan Maxima, which is 25% of the 142 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Nissan Maxima's electrical system?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2016 Maxima.

At what mileage do electrical problems usually appear on the 2016 Maxima?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2016 Maxima is 55,900 miles.

What kinds of electrical failures do owners report on the 2016 Maxima?

Owners describe sudden engine shutoffs while driving, false neutral with warning lights, unresponsive acceleration, and fogged or flickering headlights.

Did the electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2016 Maxima shows 3 crashes and 2 fires, with 0 injuries reported.

2016 Nissan Maxima Electrical System Problems

The 2016 Nissan Maxima has 36 electrical system complaints, 25% of its 142 total complaints for the year. Owners report sudden stalling, false neutral, and headlight fogging, with a median failure mileage of 55,900. No related recall is listed.

Electrical System complaints: 36; 25% of 142
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 55,900 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Vehicle suddenly loses power or shuts off while driving, sometimes at highway speed, causing loss of steering and braking assist.
Car drops into a false neutral state with dashboard warnings for ABS, traction control, and battery, along with loss of acceleration.
Headlights develop internal fogging or water intrusion, leading to flickering, dimming, or inconsistent turn signals in wet weather.
Accelerator becomes unresponsive multiple times before the engine fully dies, sometimes traced to alternator or transmission-related codes.
Battery and brake warning lights repeatedly illuminate even after alternator and battery replacement, with the underlying issue unresolved.

When 2016 Nissan Maxima electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 8, 2016, latest Jun 27, 2025.

36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2016 to Jun 2025; peak Feb 2017 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2016 Nissan Maxima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Maxima model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201081 (29%)
201114 (13%)
201220 (19%)
201311 (18%)
201426 (27%)
20150 (0%)
201636 (25%)
201713 (13%)
20185 (14%)
20193 (17%)
20202 (9%)
20211 (33%)
20221 (20%)
20231 (100%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2016 Nissan Maxima have?: NHTSA lists 36 electrical system complaints for the 2016 Nissan Maxima, which is 25% of the 142 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Nissan Maxima's electrical system?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2016 Maxima.
At what mileage do electrical problems usually appear on the 2016 Maxima?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2016 Maxima is 55,900 miles.
What kinds of electrical failures do owners report on the 2016 Maxima?: Owners describe sudden engine shutoffs while driving, false neutral with warning lights, unresponsive acceleration, and fogged or flickering headlights.
Did the electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2016 Maxima shows 3 crashes and 2 fires, with 0 injuries reported.