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Forward collision avoidancePart report

2016 Nissan Maxima Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 142 total for the year
Median mileage
167,334miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2016 Nissan Maxima, 1% of the 142 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 167,334 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.

“I would have my cruise control set and it would detect I was too close to another vehicle (which there was no other vehicle anywhere). The cruise would shut off, and I would be unable to reset my cruise due to the radar sensor problems. This has not yet evolved a collision or other accidents. I know that this is dangerous to the point of relying on something and then it just stop whenever it wants. …”

NHTSA complaint #11443606, filed 2021-12

“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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Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2020418%
201916%
2018617%
2017109%
201621%
201411%

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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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