Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2016 Nissan Maxima owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
driving the vehicle gives no indication it power off car will not start up when you try half an hour later it may start may not start driving it shut off again power shortage code may not come up when it happens it don't give any warning when you driving on the highway regular roads it just gives no warning sign it just power off completely at is not safety to drive
It is random when it happens but this will be the third time this has happened. While driving my car will stop, the car will still be running, steering wheel is stiff and I'm not able to accelerate and sometimes brake. It is very dangerous! This car should have a recall!
Takata recall I was traveling down highway 121 at about 70 miles an hour cruise control is set the lady in front of me slammed on the brakes I intern slammed on mine and my car did not stop until hitting her the brakes seem to have that like they weren't stopping the brake pedal went all the way to the floor in the car made a really really awkward awkward sound I did end up with a little damage on my front bumper no injuries and had to make an insurance claim for her bumper. My power steering in my vehicle also goes in and out and no leak has been found.
Tl* the contact owned a 2016 Nissan Maxima. While driving 60 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle collided into a concrete barrier. The air bag did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the neck, head, and lower back that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V733000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000.
The anti-lock brake pump leaked brake fluid onto a circuit board, causing an electrical fire which caused my car to catch on fire. This resulted in the vehicle being totaled out . The vehicle was stationary for about 12 hours in front of home. While on fire the vehicle started itself up without anyone being in the vehicle.
Was driving east on 495 maryland about 55 MPH. Approaching another car and pressed the breaks to stop. My car would not stop. Pressed the breaks as hard as I could and the car would not stop. I caused a three car accident. My car was totalled....updated 03/29/17
2016 Nissan Maxima breaks squeak on every stop. Dealer, hears the noise, claims resurfaced rotors, sanded break pads however the noise persists. Concern over the reliability of the breaking system. Had dealer look at the breaks 5 separate appointments. They now say the noise is associated with the pads and I have to live with it. My concern is there May be a deeper issue that they are not addressing. I commute 100 miles daily on a major highway. I am expressing this concern for someone to look into the safety of this issue. New car breaks just don't squeal on each breaking action. Please review and advise me of any avenue that I can use to get this addressed as well as take my comments to address others with the same concern. Thank you.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Nissan Maxima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V807000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to teddy Nissan (3660 boston rd, bronx, ny 10469, [phone]) where the technician informed the contact that parts were on back order. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred twice. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however no further assistance was provided. Parts distribution disconnect. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Nissan Maxima. While driving 50-55 MPH and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle stalled. The contact lost power steering, power brakes, and other electrical functions. The contact stated that the failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that the dealer replaced the valve assembly, seal lip, strainer assembly, clip, oil pan gasket, o-ring seal, washer drain, and ns-3 CVT transmission; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 13,131.
I experienced a loss of brake pressure when starting my car and was able to stop the car only from a low speed. The car was towed to the closest dealer, martin Nissan in skokie il. The dealer reported a fluid leak and that the master cylinder had failed. The dealer replaced the master cylinder but still observed that there was still a loss of brake pressure. The dealer then replaced the ABS brake actuator which resolved the brake pressure issue. The ABS brake actuator has been replaced twice before on this vehicle, once under NHTSA safety recall campaign 16V193000 and once under NHTSA safety recall campaign 16V636000.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number on the ABS actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2018.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, 2015-2017 Murano vehicles manufactured August 22, 2014, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, and…
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS Actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 Murano vehicles manufactured December 17, 2015, to February 11, 2016, and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to February 12, 2016 and equipped with an antilock braking system (ABS) and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC).
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ABS actuator, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 16, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
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Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Altima and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured October 6, 2015, to October 7, 2015. The affected vehicles have front brake calipers whose mounting bolts may not be properly tightened.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will check the brake caliper mounting bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2015.
Brake complaints in other Maxima years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2016 Nissan Maxima?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 Nissan Maxima, 15% of the model year's 142 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2016 Nissan Maxima brake problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 19V-807 (antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Nov 8, 2019); NHTSA recall 18V-601 (antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Sep 7, 2018); NHTSA recall 16V-636 (antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Sep 2, 2016). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2016 Nissan Maxima brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 16,000 miles, and 64% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 4 crashes, 1 fire and 2 injuries to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.