2016 Nissan Maxima Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 33 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Nissan Maxima, 23% of its 142 total complaints for the year. No related recalls are on file, and median mileage at failure was 62,500 miles.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 33
- 23% of 142
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 62,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of acceleration while driving, sometimes on the highway, forcing them to pull over or coast to a stop.
- Several describe hard shuddering or jerking when the CVT hesitates then suddenly re-engages power.
- Some report the car stalling or shutting off completely at speed, occasionally followed by a no-start condition tied to electrical or battery issues.
- A few describe the vehicle entering limp mode after hitting a bump or railroad tracks, dropping to a crawl speed of about 6 mph.
- Others note jerking or slipping when shifting from a stop or between first and second gear.
When 2016 Nissan Maxima transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 9, 2015, latest Aug 7, 2025.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2016 Nissan Maxima
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Maxima model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 Nissan Maxima transmission reliable?
- NHTSA has logged 33 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Maxima, making up 23% of all complaints filed for that model year, with median mileage at failure of 62,500 miles.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2016 Nissan Maxima?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the 2016 Nissan Maxima's transmission or powertrain.
- What transmission problems do 2016 Maxima owners report?
- Owners describe sudden loss of acceleration, shuddering or jerking during shifts, stalling at speed, and limp-mode activation after hitting bumps.
- Have any crashes or injuries been linked to the 2016 Maxima transmission complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the 33 Transmission & Powertrain complaints filed for the 2016 Maxima.