2016 Nissan Maxima vs 2017 Nissan Maxima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Nissan Maxima | 2017 Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 142 | 103 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 278 | 215 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25 | 25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 42,847 mi | 28,049 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Maxima | Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 33 | 11 |
| Electrical System | 31 | 11 |
| Air Bags | 14 | 18 |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 10 |
| Engine | 18 | 8 |
| Structure | 8 | 17 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 4 |
| Steering | 9 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 7 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 8 |
2016 Nissan Maxima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.