2016 Nissan Maxima engine problems
The 2016 Nissan Maxima has 20 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
20
Engine complaints
9%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“driving the vehicle gives no indication it power off car will not start up when you try half an hour later it may start may not start driving it shut off again power shortage code may not come up when it happens it donât give any warning when you driving on the highway regular roads it just gives…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2016 Nissan Maxima have?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the 2016 Nissan Maxima engine — 9% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.