Power Train Related Problems of the 2016 Nissan Maxima

Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 2016 Nissan Maxima. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (29 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission gear slipping (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Nissan Maxima


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2016 Nissan Maxima

The Power Train problem

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate properly. The vehicle was shifted into neutral, and the rpms revved up. The vehicle failed to move forward and shut off unintendedly. Several hours later, the vehicle was restarted.   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Slipping problem

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.   Read details...

The Transmission Noise problem

While driving my son and I to the store the car stopped accelerating on a major highway with cars coming. We we almost hit by a truck. When I applied the accelerator the car stayed on 0 mph but the rpm moved. After about 5 seconds the car began accelerating again.   Read details...


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Maxima Service Bulletins
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Maxima Defect Investigations