2016 Nissan Maxima Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 34 Engine complaints for the 2016 Nissan Maxima, 24% of its 142 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 54,000 miles. No related recalls are tied to this engine complaint category.
- Engine complaints
- 34
- 24% of 142
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 54,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the engine stalling or losing power while driving at highway speed, sometimes with loss of power steering and brakes at the same time.
- Some report the vehicle unintentionally decelerating or failing to move when the accelerator is pressed after being shifted into drive.
- Several describe intermittent acceleration failure that could not be duplicated by the dealer during diagnosis.
- A judder or stutter is reported starting around 23 mph that owners say worsened over time.
- One owner reports a fire linked to a recall notice they had not yet had a chance to act on before the incident.
When 2016 Nissan Maxima engine complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 9, 2015, latest Jul 12, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2016 Nissan Maxima
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Maxima model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems on the 2016 Nissan Maxima?
- NHTSA lists 34 Engine complaints for the 2016 Maxima, which makes up 24% of the 142 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 54,000 miles.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Nissan Maxima engine?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint category.
- Did the engine issues cause crashes or fires?
- NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 1 fire associated with complaints in this area, with no reported injuries.