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2016 Nissan Maxima Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 142 total for the year
Median mileage
133,870miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2016 Nissan Maxima, 1% of the 142 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 133,870 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while approaching a stop light, the vehicle started jerking. The contact pulled over and the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the crank shaft was replaced. On another occasion while at a stop light, the contact became aware of smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact attempted to accelerate; however, the vehicle failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. …”

NHTSA complaint #11521512, filed 2023-05, 100,406 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the front collision detection sensor light illuminated and warned that the system was not functional. Additionally, the contact stated that the lug nuts on all four wheels were swollen and could not be removed without damaging them. The contact also stated that the oil pan was leaking. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where the contact was informed that the failure was a known issue. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11512016, filed 2023-03, 167,334 miles

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201813%
201621%
201222%
201122%
201031%
200941%
200823%
200765%
2006244%
2005404%
2004705%
20035426%
20023015%
20012816%
20007220%
19993823%
199854%
19971212%
19961718%
19952214%
19941820%
19931013%
19922220%
1991811%
199077%
198923%
19881220%
19872112%
1986915%
19851324%
1984310%
1983240%

Other parts of the 2016 Nissan Maxima

Transmission and drivetrain
33 complaints
Electrical system
31 complaints
Other or unknown
27 complaints
Brakes
21 complaints
Engine
18 complaints
Air bags
14 complaints
Vehicle speed control
14 complaints
Fuel system
10 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Exterior lighting
7 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Nissan Maxima

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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