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2016 Nissan Maxima repairs by problem area

Engine (3%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (3%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (55%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 38 repairs.
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2016 Nissan Maxima repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (100%)

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Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan

300-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD

Nissan Maxima in Alabama, United States
Jun 2016 - Jul 2018
Mar 2018

27000 mi
Panoramic roof would not open 
Jul 2018

31000 mi
Warped rotors 
Nissan Maxima in Illinois, United States
Dec 2016 - Jan 2018
Jun 2016

6000 mi
Odd smell from A/C system after it is turned off - smells like a combination of mildew and paint. Dealer performed no fix. 
Jan 2018

15000 mi
Vehicle experienced a near complete loss of brake pressure. Was towed to the dealer who observed a brake fluid leak and replaced the master cylinder. Brake pressure still would not hold so the dealer replaced the ABS brake actuator. This is the third time the ABS actuator has been replaced on this vehicle - twice under recalls and now once for having failed in the same way as the recall campaigns. 
Nissan Maxima in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2017 - Mar 2018
Feb 2017

27900 mi
Front headlight assembly had to be replaced, LED lighting stopped working on passenger side. 
Nissan Maxima in Florida, United States
Mar 2016 - Apr 2018
Jun 2016

16000 mi
car wasnt shifting gears properly, mostly at slow speeds 
Nissan Maxima in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2016 - Jan 2022
Jul 2021

43000 mi

US $20
Radiator cap 
Nissan Maxima in Massachusetts, United States
Oct 2016 - Jun 2022
Jul 2018

21000 mi
Replaced emergency brake pedal cover 
Nissan Maxima in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2017 - Jun 2018
Dec 2017

20000 mi
Clunk from rear of vehicle, Dealer adjusted trunk, but this did not fix the problem, 
Mar 2018

18000 mi
Clunk from rear of vehicle, Dealer replaced part of suspension, but this did not fix the problem. 
Apr 2018

22000 mi
Clunk in rear of vehicle. Dealer improved situation, but the clunk is still present. I also asked them to identify and fix a rattling sound in or around the back seat. They said it is in the sunroof system, and they cannot fix it. 
Nissan Maxima in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2016 - Apr 2017
Apr 2017

10000 mi
Factory recall on anti-lock brake sensors 
Nissan Maxima in Delaware, United States
Jul 2015 - Apr 2016
Aug 2015 Remote start would not work sometimes since delivery of car. took multiple trips before able to reproduce in front of tech. They had to reseat the body control module. Front door sensor was not registering door open most of the time. Took multiple trips before able to reproduce in front of tech. They replaced the door sensor Tech found pieces knocking together that should not have been on both sides of sunroof. they removed knocks, resecured and cleaned up. 
Dec 2015

9000 mi
Driver side rear trim panel flew off while driving on highway Driver memory system kept losing setting, tech was unable to reproduce. XM Radio would lock up for up to 5 minutes when car is started. all other functions (ipod,radio) worked fine while it was locked up and the XM radio would say no signal but you can here the station, tech ordered wrong radio, lost backup cam 
Jan 2016 Brought car in for issues with radio, tech pulled code about replacing valve assembly. They replaced it. less then a month later who CVT transmission had to be replaced. 
Mar 2016

14000 mi
Entire transmission had to be replaced. Check engine light on, code pulled Replacement radio had older mad data sd card. New card caused radio to reset all setting. Later on that day radio would not boot. Dealer had to put the old one back in. Waiting for new card to come in they think it was the wrong version 
Nissan Maxima in Iowa, United States
Jul 2015 - Jun 2018
Aug 2016

18000 mi
Reflash for passenger air bag. 
Apr 2017

27000 mi
A/C system recharged 
Nissan Maxima in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2015 - Aug 2017
Dec 2016

22000 mi
3 times the audio/nav system would shut off while driving and the car needed to be stopped, turned off and back on. Right rear speaker buzzes at loud bass. Brake light would flicker while driving. Recall repair, awaiting part. 
May 2017

30000 mi
Radio still crashing, requiring restart of the car. The early warning front collision system would give false alarms of an impending collision, usually just with a flashing warning and beeping, but one time, hit the brakes on an empty highway. 
Jul 2017

32000 mi
Tire pressure receiver and sensors replaced. Still faulting. 
Nissan Maxima in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2016 - Mar 2018
Sep 2016

5000 mi
Drivers side aux light not working. No power to 12v outlet. 
Mar 2017

22000 mi
Warranty repair on rear drivers side door and gas door lock solenoids. Aux lighting and 12v repaired. 
Nissan Maxima in Georgia, United States
Aug 2015 - Jul 2022
Apr 2017

8800 mi
Entire double-panel sunroof assembly replaced due to broken part preventing it from operating. 
Nissan Maxima in Tennessee, United States
Oct 2016 - Jun 2018
Oct 2016

16000 mi
No xm signal. Issue persisted for months. Dealer attempted to first replace head unit. More months went by, dealer finally agreed to replace antenna which resolved issue. Seat memory stopped working. Moonroof broke upon first use. Moisture leak in fog lights 
Nissan Maxima in Georgia, United States
Jun 2015 - Mar 2018
Dec 2016

15000 mi
Seat memory intermittently loses settings. Repair attempt failed. Still working on repair. 
Jan 2017

15500 mi
Dealer replaced memory seat pcb. Symptoms have lessened, but not completely gone. 

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