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2016 Nissan Maxima Body & structure Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the body or structure system, filed with NHTSA

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Body & structure reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
8
Latest Jul 12, 2025
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
6%
of 142 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
2
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
0

What this page shows

Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2016 Nissan Maxima submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 8 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming body or structure

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

Body & structureEngineFuel system
Filed Jul 12, 2025
Fire reported

There was a thermal combustion that caused a fire. Yes, the caught combusted at a local business. I had just entered the building and was told that my car was on fire. The police and Nissan inspected the car but refused to provide the inspection report. A light came on. I do not know the exact date that it appeared. I just received the recall notice and did not have the opportunity to get the car repaired.

NHTSA ID
11673095
Incident
Sep 12, 2024
Body & structure
Filed Nov 15, 2023

I was driving on I75 driving around 75 mph when all of a sudden the sunroof exploded. It sounded like a shotgun went off over my head and glass started pouring down on top of me. The sunroof malfunctioned without any warning whatsoever. This was a very jarring event to occur on the interstate of all places. Thankfully, I was able to maintain control of the vehicle and exit the interstate using the first available exit and called my insurance company to report the incident.

NHTSA ID
11555217
Incident
Sep 21, 2023
Body & structureElectricalOther / unspecified
Filed Sep 15, 2023
Crash reported

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 through review in the Bexar County Districts Courts. During which time, there were court ordered mediation: it was confirmed by [XXX] with USAA that the security system was deactivated in the Nissan Maxima. [XXX] with USAA also indicated that the mentioned vehicle was paid in full. Be advised Mr. [XXX] falsely presented facts in the court of law as indicated by the collection document dated August of 2023, which was emailed to Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. The most recent hearing for Bexar County District Courts was a Trial based on the Merits in January of 2023. As mentioned there was a request for review sent to for repairs of the Nissan Maxima, with the intent to return to owner [XXX] II. This is a request for review to the The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration of Cause No [XXXXXXXXXX] with respect to the state inspection pass of Nissan Maxima for years 2021, 2022, and 2023. Repairs include Body, Parts, and Frame Alignment (Set up and measure damage from unbodily clamps) ; Cosmetic- Chrome Tire/Wheel Alignment and Repair; Repair/Pull right quarter panel; Repair/pull left quarter panel, automatic flex additive; Body, Frame, and Mechanical Labor; Paint supplies and labor, Automatic Corrosion Protection; Hazardous Waste, Recycle Part, and Miscellaneous. This should include a pre-tax discount. Looking forward to hearing from y'all. Stay safe, stay cool, stay fresh, be healthy. -[XXXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID
11544658
Incident
Jul 10, 2021
Body & structure
Filed Jan 29, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A NISSAN MAXIMA 2016. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE STARTED TO THE HEADLINER TOP COVERS DETACHED FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR WINDOWS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER AGREED TO PAY FOR 90% OF THE REPAIR AND THE CONTACT WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR 10%. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO (SUTHERLIN NISSAN ORLANDO, 8125 E COLONIAL DR, ORLANDO, FL 32817, (407) 792-3972) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THE REPAIR WAS NOT EFFECTIVE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.

NHTSA ID
11302769
Incident
Nov 16, 2017
Mileage
42,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Oct 21, 2019

THE BLACK PLASTIC PIECES THAT ATTACH ON THE SIDES OF THE LARGE FRONT WINDOW AND THE LARGE REAR WINDOW THEY COME OFF WITH EASE. MINE HAVE COME OFF THREE TIMES JUST SIMPLY DRIVING. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE ESPECIALLY WITH THE 2016 NISSAN MAXIMA.

NHTSA ID
11269992
Incident
Oct 11, 2019
Mileage
91,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Nov 7, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR WINDOW TRIM WAS SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWIN CITY NISSAN (3247 ALCOA HWY, ALCOA, TN 37701, (865) 970-4132) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

NHTSA ID
11149885
Incident
Aug 1, 2018
Mileage
120,000 mi
Body & structureEngineSteering
Filed Nov 17, 2016

FRONT BUMPER CLIP BROKEN CAR STALLS WHEN DRIVING UP AN INCLINE AT LOW SPEEDS. CAR PULLS TO THE LEFT WHEN DRIVING. ALIGNMENT WAS CHECKED, BUT WAS FINE ACCORDING TO A NISSAN DEALER TECHNICIAN. THE STEERING WHEEL SEEMED TO MOMENTARILY LOCK WHEN MAKING A SWIFT AND SHARP LEFT TURN.

NHTSA ID
10926795
Incident
Nov 17, 2016
Body & structureElectrical
Filed Apr 8, 2016

FRONT BUMPER CLIP WAS BROKEN, STILL WAITING FOR DEALER TO REPLACE BUMPER. LEFT TAIL LIGHT HAS WATER IN IT.

NHTSA ID
10854248
Incident
Jun 26, 2015
Mileage
100 mi

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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