Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Nissan Maxima
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Nissan Maxima has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 142 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V807000 Brake Fluid Can Leak Into ABS Pump and Ignite NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V601000 Brake Fluid may Leak into ABS Pump and Ignite NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V911000 Air Bag May Not Deploy Due to Software Issue NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V636000 Brake Fluid may Leak into ABS Pump and Ignite NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V244000 Passenger Air Bag may not Deploy due to OCS Error NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V193000 ABS Brake Actuator may have a Damaged O-Ring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V733000 Front Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts may be Loose NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V486000 Fuel Sending Unit may Leak Fuel NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 33 complaints
- Electrical System 31 complaints
- Unknown or Other 27 complaints
- Service Brakes 20 complaints
- Engine 18 complaints
- Air Bags 14 complaints
Of the 142 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 142 complaints, owners report 12 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Nissan Maxima demonstrates average reliability due to recurring issues with its braking system, airbag sensors, and the power train. Despite multiple recalls primarily for brakes and airbag sensors, these issues are common. However, other components, particularly the electrical system and engine, show moderate numbers of complaints, impacting long-term ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS actuator | 50,000–70,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| Occupant sensor | 30,000–60,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| Transmission | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | occasional |
| Brake caliper | 40,000–60,000 miles | $150–$300 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Engine air filter replacement every 15,000 miles
- Cabin air filter replacement every 15,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Frequent ABS warning lights
- Irregular braking noises
- Non-responsive cruise control
- Delayed gear engagement
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Nissan Maxima at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.