2016 Nissan Maxima electrical system problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Jun 27, 2025118,000 miCTElectrical System

   Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic pending repairs after the contact was involved in a crash, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The independent mechanic requested a Carfax report and found the discrepancy, and that the vehicle had been involved in a crash in the past. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was…

   NHTSA complaint #11669745 · source
2. Filed May 23, 2025NCElectrical SystemLightingAcceleration & Cruise Control

   The power on the dashboard goes out and I have no way of knowing my speed, the milage, or any other information on how the vehicle is operating. The radio and other dashboard instruments are off the screens are black and I can't receive any information on how the vehicle is operating. Our safety is at risk since when this happens, we don't know if it would stop abruptly and cause an accident. We have not taken it to a dealer yet but are scheduling an appointment. No other…

   NHTSA complaint #11662859 · source
3. Filed May 9, 2025TXBrakesElectrical System

   Battery light keeps turning on and brake light. Replaced alternator and battery after my vehicle stalled on me on the road, but the issue and problem is still on going.

   NHTSA complaint #11659998 · source
4. Filed Sep 7, 2024VAElectrical SystemEngine

   No matter what speed you’re going it puts itself in false neutral. Abs , traction control comes on battery light flashes. No power steering and will not accelerate. Have almost been ran into and ran over. There is no warning when this happens and not yet find a service department or garage that can fix the problem. Very dangerous especially for a new driver, I bought this car for my daughter. This has happened more than once and now we do not drive the car due to it not…

   NHTSA complaint #11613181 · source
5. Filed Jul 17, 202457,800 miCOElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped, the vehicle failed to accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, Alpine Nissan of Denver (2400 W 104th Ave, Denver, CO 80234) where it was diagnosed and determined…

   NHTSA complaint #11602938 · source
6. Filed Jun 27, 2024FLElectrical SystemSteering

   2016 nissan, noticed while stuck in traffic on highway on rainy day the vehicle seemed to want to loose power and battery light was coming on. I was able to exit highway an make it home. Later that night while at laundry mat headed to get food the car wouldn't accelerate eventually died an wouldn't start. Next day go to get it towed yet started no problem acceleration was fine alternator voltage was normal range. Few weeks later battery was dead which I have replaced.…

   NHTSA complaint #11597107 · source
7. Filed Mar 27, 2024MIElectrical System

   I see multiple issues online about people replacing alternators on multiple Nissan vehicles and I can only imagine the frustration that Nissan has not been ordered to address their IPDM issue. Dealers and repair shops continue to struggle with this diagnosis.

   NHTSA complaint #11579677 · source
8. Filed Dec 13, 2023FLElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   I recently purchased this vehicle from HHGreg in Tampa, Fl in May 2023. We found out it was associated with a recall regarding the brakes within 60days of having the vehicle, which Brandon Nissan took care of. My car only has 40,000 miles on it now. We bought it with only having 36,000 miles on it. Therefore, we've only driven it 4k miles. However, for the last 3 months, this car will literally shut off while driving, mainly when taking a turn. Which, as you can imagine is…

   NHTSA complaint #11560003 · source
9. Filed Oct 12, 2023RIElectrical System

   While driving on the highway the car will lose power and acceleration, unable to accelerate. Power steering will begin to slowly lock up. After trying to safely pull over, ABS, battery and traction control light comes on. Then when I turned off the car, the car will not turn back on. Had to get the car towed to dealership. Car is now there, technician determined to be alternator issue. I read other similar situations on forum website with people dealing with same issue with…

   NHTSA complaint #11549704 · source
10. Filed Sep 15, 2023TXCrashBody & StructureElectrical SystemWheels & Tires

    How are ya'll? This is a request to The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration for vehicle repairs. As mentioned, this is in reference to a vehicle 2016 Nissan Maxima review for vehicle repairs. The mentioned vehicle, 2016 Nissan Maxima (VIN: [XXX] ) is owned by [XXX] II, confirmed by United Services Automobile Association (USAA) in March of 2023. The mentioned vehicle was involved in a weather related collision in July of 2021. The Cause No [XXXXXXXXXXX] went…

    NHTSA complaint #11544658 · source
11. Filed Jan 21, 2023OKElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

    Vehicle has acceleration issues. Started June 2022 and has continued frequently since. Will randomly stop accelerating then if I try to let off the gas pedal and apply again it shudders so hard it shakes the car. After trying 3-4 times it will accelerate again. The RPM will shoot down to 1 and straight back up to 1.5-2. Maintenance shop has been unable to figure out what’s wrong but it seems many 2016 Maxima owners are having similar issues. Why has there not been a recall…

    NHTSA complaint #11502950 · source
12. Filed Sep 8, 2022ILElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    What component or system failed or malfunctioned etc. -The Nissan CVT transmission that is used in all Nissan models and has a known history of premature failure. My 2016 Maxima has 48,000 miles and a completely failed transmission. Yes it is available for inspection. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? -My two kids were in the car with all three times the accelerator stopped working while in motion due to the CVT transmission. All happened in Chicago…

    NHTSA complaint #11483414 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology