2016 Nissan Maxima drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 33 complaints for the 2016 Nissan Maxima, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 33 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 63,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 62,000 miles, and 47% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
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.
When stopped and start to move the engine or transmission jerks and slips. Slight loss of power as well. Jerks and slips again n regains power. Happens from a stop and also from first gear to second gear.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Nissan Maxima
- Electrical system 31 complaints
- Brakes 21 complaints
- Engine 20 complaints