2016 Nissan Maxima Technical Service Bulletins

278 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 Nissan Maxima. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10109159Jan 27, 2017Equipment, Engine. NISSAN; OIL LEAKING AROUND VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE This bulletin applies only to Maxima, Quest, Altima Coupe, Altima, Pathfinder and Murano vehicles equipped with V6 engine OR Titan/Titan XD equipped with VK56 engine IF YOU CONFIRM Engine oil is leaking from a valve timing control solenoid valve, And The valve timing control solenoid valve operates correctly and is not externally damaged.
• 10119175Dec 20, 2016Equipment. NAVIGATION SYMPTOMS WHEN SD CARD IS MISSING OR WRONG CARD INSTALLED This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES section has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10109114Dec 14, 2016Equipment. PLASTIC INTERIOR TRIM PROTECTIVE COVERING REMOVAL SERVICE INFORMATION Vehicles are delivered with plastic interior trim protective covering on the front and rear seats, front and rear door panel finishers, steering wheel, and sun visors (see examples on page 2). When removing the protective covering, care must be used to avoid scuffs, scrapes, cuts, and other abrasive contact to interior trim components. DO NOT use…
• 10119266Nov 29, 2016Engine. INTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended to update the Applied Vehicles and make changes to the body of the bulletin. Please discard previous versions.
• 10119282Nov 28, 2016Engine. NISSAN; DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION FOR ABS DTC C1130 SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing for DTC C1130 (ENGINE SIGNAL): ECM related DTCs (P-codes) must be diagnosed, repaired, and DTCs erased first. - DTC C1130 is an ABS DTC that indicates an output signal of the ECM is not recognized. - Absent or incorrect ECM signals, that are indicated by corresponding P-codes, may trigger C1130 in the ABS control unit.
• 10119274Nov 14, 2016Engine. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. Information for 2017 Rogue and Rogue Hybrid has been applied. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10120594Nov 9, 2016Equipment. NAVIGATION FREEZES, BLUETOOTH CALL VOLUME FLUCTUATES, BUTTON ILLUMINATION DIM, OR USB DEVICE NOT RECOGNIZED IF YOU CONFIRM A customer reports any of the following issues: For Maxima - - The Map screen freezes or goes blank while driving on a road that has more than eight lanes traveling in the same direction with a navigation route set. For Murano - - Bluetooth phone call volume fluctuates. - Button illumination is…
• 10120592Nov 9, 2016Equipment. 2016 MAXIMA; NAVIGATION UNIT FREEZES 2016 Maxima only in the following states: California (CA), Nevada (NV), Arizona (AZ), Oregon (OR) and Utah (UT) This bulletin has been superseded by NTB16-093 Navigation Freezes, Bluetooth Call Volume Fluctuates, Button Illumination Dim, or USB Device Not Recognized Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10120586Oct 21, 2016Equipment. CVT FLUID LEVEL CHECK SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES section has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10120589Oct 10, 2016Equipment. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION ONLY SPECIFIC TRIM PACKAGES ARE AFFECTED This bulletin has been amended. Information for 2017 Altima, Murano, Pathfinder, Sentra, and Titan/Titan XD vehicles has been applied. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10091586Sep 6, 2016Electrical system. "service information for dtcs c1a12 and c1a16 this bulletin has been amended. The applied vehicles section has been revised, a photo has been added to page 4, and icc/distance sensor location information for maxima and rogue has been adjusted. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin."
• 10091528Aug 25, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. "enhanced diagnostic logic for cvt pathfinder and altima with v6 engine only if you confirm the customer reports a transmission judder (shake, shudder, single or multiple bumps or vibration). Note: a new diagnostic logic has been established to enhance the diagnostic process by storing diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) on applied vehicles. The new dtcs are: p17f1 (cvt_judder [c/u inspection]) p17f0 (cvt_judder [t/m…
• 10091512Aug 8, 2016Engine cooling. "2016 maxima; mil on with dtc p0116 if you confirm the mil is on with p0116 engine coolant temperature (ect sensor) stored, and there are no drivability issues. Action 1. Refer to step 6 in the service procedure to confirm this bulletin applies to the vehicle you are working on. 2. If this bulletin applies, reprogram the ecm."
• 10091503Aug 4, 2016Equipment. "all model year 2012 and newer nissan vehicles; evap leak dtc p0442, p0455, p0456 information this bulletin has been amended. The title has been revised, and the bulletin now includes vehicles in production as of the date of this update. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin."
• 10091072Jul 29, 2016Electrical system. "rear o2 sensor voluntary emissions recall campaign ***** campaign summary ***** nissan is conducting a voluntary emissions recall campaign to update the electronic control module (ecm) software on certain model year 2016 nissan maxima (a36), and model year 2015-16 altima (l33), juke (f15), pathfinder (r52), murano (z52) and quest (e52) vehicles.
• 10091322Jul 28, 2016Engine. "voluntary emissions recall campaign ecm reprogramming introduction nissan is conducting a voluntary emission recall campaign on certain model year 2015-2016 altima, 2015-2016 juke, 2016 maxima, 2015-2016 murano, 2015-2016 quest, and 2015-2016 pathfinder vehicles. Nissan has discovered that these vehicles are equipped with an on-board diagnostics (obd) calibration that, if not repaired, may not detect a rear oxygen…
• 10091420Jul 27, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. "2016 maxima; navigation unit freezes 2016 maxima (a36) only in the following states: california (ca), nevada (nv), arizona (az), oregon (or) and utah (ut) if you confirm while driving on a road that has more than eight lanes traveling in the same direction with navigation route set: -map freezes or goes blank. -navigation is very slow to page between screens. -voice recognition and phone steering wheel controls…
• 10091413Jul 27, 2016Engine. "remote engine start not working this bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made to items 1, 4, and 13 in the supplemental diagnosis table. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10091409Jul 22, 2016Electrical system. "intelligent key battery voltage check and replacement this bulletin has been superseded by ntb15-077. Nissan; signal tech-ii intelligent key battery test and signal check please discard previous versions of this bulletin."
• 10091417Jul 12, 2016Electrical system. "nissan; signal tech-ii intelligent key battery test and signal check this bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. If you confirm the intelligent key intermittently or continuously does not function. Action check the battery condition with the signal tech-ii “I-key battery test”. Important: confirm that the signal tech-ii has the most recent…
• 10192841Jun 9, 2016Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. SERVICE INFORMATION The Service Procedure (starting on page 2) in this bulletin contains the steps to perform TCM Calibration Data Write Procedures. These procedures are used when a complete CVT is replaced, or a CVT control valve (valve body) is replaced, or a Transmission Control Module (TCM) is replaced. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192840Jun 9, 2016Tires, Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION Temporary tire Flat Spotting is common on New Dealer In-Stock vehicles that have not been occasionally moved. Flat Spotting can occur after the vehicle has been parked (not moved) for a few days, or longer. In most cases it is temporary. In extreme cases it can be permanent. Vehicles should be moved every 30 days, in one direction only, enough to rotate the tires 90° (see Figure 1). Moving…
• 10192837Jun 3, 2016Engine cooling. IF YOU CONFIRM * The MIL is ON with DTC P0507 (ISC SYSTEM) stored. ACTION 1. Refer to step 6 in the SERVICE PROCEDURE to confirm this bulletin applies to the vehicle you are working on. 2. If this bulletin applies, reprogram the ECM. Please see this bulletinf for further details.
• 10192833Jun 2, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. IMPORTANT: Metal debris and friction material may become trapped in the radiator, cooling hoses, bypass valve or external CVT fluid cooler. This debris can contaminate the newly serviced transmission, control valve or torque converter. In severe cases this debris can block or restrict flow and may cause damage to the newly serviced CVT.
• 10192827May 19, 2016Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION The Applied Vehicles are equipped with a wireless communication device called a Telematics Communication Unit (TCU). With an active NissanConnectSM Services subscription, the TCU communicates with the NissanConnectSM Services Data Center to provide various security and convenience services. This bulletin contains important service procedures that must be performed properly in order to set-up and…
• 10192816Apr 29, 2016Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. IF YOU CONFIRM: The customer reports a transmission judder (shake, shudder, single or multiple bumps or vibration) AND One of these DTCs is stored: - P17F0 (CVT_JUDDER (T/M INSPECTION)) - P17F1 (CVT_JUDDER (C/U INSPECTION)) NOTE - If a transmission judder (as described above) is not reported, this bulletin does not apply. - If either P17F0 or P17F1 are not stored, this bulletin does not apply. - NTB15-014, Enhanced…
• 10194176Apr 22, 2016Equipment. 2-Sensor occupant classification System Diagnostics and Information
• 10192811Apr 22, 2016Air bags, Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION Nissan is issuing this Technical Service Bulletin to clarify that a change has been made for the logic that controls the Occupant Classification System (OCS) and 'passenger airbag indicator' (PABI), as described in the Owner?s Manual. This TSB applies only to vehicles using the 2-sensor OCS. Those changes are: * PABI light is ON with an empty front passenger seat. Please see this bulletin for…
• 10192805Apr 18, 2016Equipment. IF YOU CONFIRM A refrigerant leak at a refrigerant pipe/hose joint location. ACTIONS 1. Inspect the metal surfaces of the pipe/hose joint for damage or contamination. NOTE: Do not replace a refrigerant pipe, hose, or other A/C component if an o-ring seal will solve the leak incident, if it should occur. 2. If no damage is found to the joint metal surfaces, replace the O-ring seal. See this bulletin for further…
• 10192801Apr 13, 2016Equipment, Forward collision avoidance. SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement "Certification Label" or "VIN Plate / Label" may be needed. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10194216Apr 11, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. 2016 Maxima; accessory accent lighting flickers
• 10192799Apr 11, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. IF YOU CONFIRM That the interior accent lighting flickers intermittently. ACTION 1. Disconnect the BROWN wire that is part of the Accessory Connector Harness used when the Kit was installed. 2. Please refer to the following SERVICE PROCEDURE which shows the wire which needs to be disconnected. Please see this bulletin for further details.
• 10075217Apr 11, 2016Exterior lighting, Electrical system. 2016 MAXIMA; ACCESSORY ACCENT LIGHTING FLICKERS IF YOU CONFIRM That the interior accent lighting flickers intermittently. ACTION 1. Disconnect the BROWN wire that is part of the Accessory Connector Harness used when the Kit was installed. 2. Please refer to the following SERVICE PROCEDURE which shows the wire which needs to be disconnected.
• 10194179Apr 7, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Nissan; Procedure to clean CVT Transmission fluid coolers
• 10194180Apr 5, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Enhanced Diagnostic Logic for CVT Judder
• 10192793Apr 5, 2016Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. IF YOU CONFIRM The customer reports a transmission judder (shake, shudder, single or multiple bumps or vibration). NOTE: A new diagnostic logic has been established to enhance the diagnostic process by storing diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) on Applied Vehicles. The new DTCs are: P17F1 (CVT_JUDDER [C/U INSPECTION]) P17F0 (CVT_JUDDER [T/M INSPECTION]) ACTION 1. Refer to page 4, step 6 in the SERVICE PROCEDURE to…
• 10194181Mar 31, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Pathfinder, Quest, Murano, Maxima, Altima V6, CVT Judder and DTC P17F0 or P17F1 Stored
• 10194173Mar 31, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. CVT/TDCM Calibration Data "Write" Procedure
• 10194184Mar 29, 2016Fuel system, Equipment. Fuel Filler Cap tether clip service information
• 10192787Mar 29, 2016Fuel system, Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION If the clip for the fuel filler cap tether becomes lost or is detached for any reason, it is no longer necessary to replace the fuel filler cap. The clip or "pin" is now available as a separate service part. NOTE - Do not replace the fuel filler cap if only the pin is needed. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10194186Mar 21, 2016Other or unknown, Equipment. Telematics Service Information
• 10075087Mar 21, 2016Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10194201Mar 10, 2016Air bags. Air Bag Diagnosis sensor unit coinfiguration
• 10192771Mar 10, 2016Back-over prevention (rear camera), Equipment, Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION If an Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit is replaced and the configuration of the old unit could not be saved, use the Service Procedure in this bulletin to: - Load the VIN specific configuration file from your electronic parts catalog (FAST or equivalent) onto a portable USB storage device (thumb drive) - Plug the thumb drive into your CONSULT PC. - Configure the new Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit…
• 10075202Mar 10, 2016Air bags. AIR BAG DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT CONFIGURATION SERVICE INFORMATION If an Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit is replaced and the configuration of the old unit could not be saved, use the Service Procedure in this bulletin to: • Load the VIN specific configuration file from your electronic parts catalog (FAST or equivalent) onto a portable USB storage device (thumb drive). • Plug the thumb drive into your CONSULT PC.
• 10194198Mar 4, 2016Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. 2016 Maxima; door will not open or door will not latch.
• 10192759Mar 4, 2016Equipment. IF YOU CONFIRM The following incident, or the customer reports this incident: The vehicle has been parked (not running) in below freezing temperatures for an extended period (such as overnight). Then The Intelligent Key, key fob, or mechanical keyis used to perform door unlock. Then When attempting to open the door, the door will not open (using either outside or inside handle, or both), or the door will open, but…
• 10075099Mar 4, 2016Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10192750Feb 26, 2016Exterior lighting. SERVICE INFORMATION Occasionally customers may notice water vapor or fog in the headlamps. The information, illustrations, and flow chart in this bulletin are provided to help you in determining if an incident for water/condensation in the headlamps is normal or not. Nissan?s new vehicle limited warranty does not cover physically damaged (cracked or broken) headlamps. All current headlamp assemblies are vented to…
• 10192744Feb 22, 2016Electrical system. IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is "ON" with DTC P0603 (ECM BACK UP/CIRCUIT). ACTION 1. Confirm that the battery voltage is 11 volts, or more, with the ignition ON (engine OFF, not running). 2. Erase DTC 3. Perform DTC confirmation steps in the Service Procedure. 4. Confirm 1st trip DTC P0603 is not stored. NOTE: P0603 is often the result of low battery voltage, discharged battery or battery terminal disconnections. Please…

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