2016 Nissan Maxima Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 142 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,246miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2016 Nissan Maxima, 4% of the 142 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,246 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.
“November 11, 2019 driving to work going 65 on a highway with no other cars around the moonroof exploded for no apparent reason. Sounded like a gun shot.”
NHTSA complaint #11279746, filed 2019-11, 70,000 miles“The headlights are dim. I have replaced them with brighter H11 bulbs but I still cannot see. Others who have driven my car have indicated that the headlights are noticeably dimmer than normal. I literally cannot see the roadway. Also, I started having problems with the CVT shortly before 60,000miles. The problem was diagnosed as rudder codes. I was not financially able to replace the CVT at the time although I did ultimately replace it. The headliner inside the car has been falling down for years and I keep re gluing it around the rear view window. …”
NHTSA complaint #11654299, filed 2025-04“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated the windshield wiper failed to properly clear the windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was informed that the vehicle was functioning as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 240.”
NHTSA complaint #10780483, filed 2015-10, 240 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while driving 20-25 MPH, the sunroof assembly completely separated from the vehicle, struck the front of the roof, struck the passenger's side of the vehicle, and flew underneath the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and inspected the vehicle. There was no injury sustained. The vehicle was taken to Gerber Collision and Glass, where it was determined that the sunroof and the bracket had separated from the vehicle. The mechanic provided an estimate for the sunroof repair and collateral damages repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #11646081, filed 2025-03, 50,491 miles“- Front windshield; internal bubbles/separation of glass at top edge of front windshield as it meets the seal. - The glass appears to be separating internally, compromising the safety aspect and will start to spread downward over time. - The factory front windshield was already replaced once a few years back by Nissan dealership for this exact same problem (can provide exact dates/information later); and the same exact problem is happening again. Nissan dealership knows about it, but has not officially inspected/documented for their records, but I can get this completed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11585474, filed 2024-04Related service bulletins
- 11001201Apr 30, 2024WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11001194Apr 30, 2024REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11001191Apr 30, 2024WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232658Feb 27, 2023REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232656Feb 27, 2023WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10199166Jun 22, 2021MOONROOF RATTLE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10188323Feb 3, 2021AEB WARNING LIGHT BLINKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10184018Nov 17, 2020MOONROOF RATTLE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10184005Nov 17, 2020MOONROOF ADJUSTMENT AND REPAIRS This bulletin has been amended. See Amendment History on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10176229May 5, 2020MOONROOF RATTLE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 11% |
| 2018 | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 | 4 | 4% |
| 2016 | 6 | 4% |
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 4% |
| 2011 | 7 | 7% |
| 2010 | 8 | 3% |
| 2009 | 11 | 3% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 0% |
| 2004 | 30 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 9 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 6 | 5% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 9 | 6% |
| 1994 | 18 | 20% |
| 1993 | 12 | 15% |
| 1992 | 14 | 13% |
| 1991 | 8 | 11% |
| 1990 | 20 | 19% |
| 1989 | 6 | 10% |
| 1988 | 2 | 3% |
| 1987 | 6 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 2% |
| 1984 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2016 Nissan Maxima
33 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 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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