2016 Nissan Maxima vs 2018 Nissan Maxima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Nissan Maxima | 2018 Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 142 | 36 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 278 | 165 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25 | 25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 42,847 mi | 39,179 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Maxima | Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 31 | 5 |
| Power Train | 33 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 7 |
| Engine | 18 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 14 | 1 |
| Structure | 8 | 2 |
| Steering | 9 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
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.