2016 Nissan Maxima Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

22 City / 30 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

300

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Pierce P

I love my 2016 Nissan maxima.

My Nissan maxima has been phenomenal. I have over 50 thousand miles on it now, and have yet to have a major problem with it. I have the base model and I have to say, the cloth seats are very comfortable. I wish it got a little bit better gas mileage like the Altima, however, it is good enough.

Julie D

My experiences with my 2016 Nissan maxima.

I am amazed by the continuous variable transmission. I used to own an 8-cylinder impala ss. It was very quick. The 2016 maxima platinum maneuvers just as easily through traffic and entrance ramps and it does not play around when you hit the gas. Hold on tight, because that continuous variable transmission is going to get you there quick. My platinum maxima has panoramic cameras so you can see all around the car. It has heated steering wheel and seats that are heated and cooled in the front. The cruise control is basically hands-free as you never have to adjust your speed when someone slows down in front of you. It has four ports inside the car to charge from. But in all fairness I did have problems with this cruise control function but it was covered under warranty. And the one thing I love the most is that I never have to physically use my keys. My maxima has remote start and will set the car to a perfect 67°. It also has two memory options for the seats and mirrors. The interior is a pearlescent white leather that is absolutely striking. The back seats have vent and four cup holders as well as the front. And the driver's seat has an adjustable thigh extender for tall people. I suppose a great description would be a luxury car crossed with a sports car.

Robert R

The one thing you should know about this car is that it wastes a lot of gas

This car has been a great car with no major problems, has amazing performance with a great sounding engine

Arica F

The Nissan has a camera so you can see in the back.

Our Nissan is reliable and really good on gas. It is real comfortable! It fits passenger of 5 and it rides really smooth. It is all black and sleek with dark windows. It has a built in CD player and it has air conditioning. It has four cup holders...2 in the front and 2 in the back. It also has electric locks and windows. It is really a great car and affordable!

Lenny N

Excellent, sleek, dependable car, . Great for an individual or a family.

The car is an excellent car. It handles very well, especially on turns even on mountain roads. No problems with the engine or anything. I am tall and it provides more than enough room for myself and passengers. Extremely happy with the car. Additionally, I get excellent gas mileage.

Tracy M

It is everything you ever wanted.

I have never had a problem with my maxima, I guess it is why I keep buying them. Performance is top notch and features are easy to understand and easily accessible. I love everything about this car. Every time they change the body style I buy the new one.

Muller M

I love my car.It's very comfort.

The maxima’s exterior design is sleek and sporty while screaming modern. It boasts great body curve-lines and 18-inch wheels, and the offsetting chrome accents are really appealing to the naked eye. The familiar v-motion grille is still present and becomes more grandish and applauds the led front headlights to a t. The turning radius is nothing short of amazing.

John H

Sporty, stylish, and luxury all rolled into one.

The car is a very smooth ride and the car responds instantly. You can count on this car to really jump when you need it to. Safety features are nice and the navigation is wonderful. The car would be better if it had a multi-disk player rather than just a singular system but overall the sound quality is good. I would highly recommend the car.

Negative Owner Reviews

Kathy Brownlow

Problems with my Maxima

I have problems with rear molding. I had to replace it three times. It’s an expensive replacement about $200. I also have a huge problem with my sunroof. I can hear the wind blowing through it. I will never purchase another Nissan

Juan P

Reliable but very average.

No problems for the most part. Some problems with the control console and entertainment center. Bluetooth connectivity is sometimes a problem. Reliable and comfortable, but features usually are below average. No maintenance issues except for a very small leak around 50k miles.

Daniel L

Poor quality in trims! A first for me with Nissan!

Plastic trims are of bad quality and very expensive to replace. Many owners are upset as I! Washing a car should not make parts fall off!

Stephanie

Love it but having lots of issues

This car has had four major recalls.I have 28000 miles, my driver's seat is tearing, both doors don't lock, and my side mirrors don't work

Ashley A

Spacious, modern and comfortable.

I enjoy my Nissan maxima especially for long car trips. I travel often for work and the reliability of the vehicle is important. Additionally the features like reverse camera and Bluetooth capabilities add to the comfort of the car. The car is spacious and fits my 6’8 husband comfortably.

Carol D

Comfortable and heated seats.

Love the performance hate that little things are breaking like water in headlight and weather stripping on doors peeling off.

Sinjun S

Nissan maxima, a great car. For what it is.

I drive a 2016 maxima and I must say it has proven to be a fairly sturdy vehicle thru the years. I purchased it nearly-new and in great condition, since it has received a lot of wear and tear superficially and has had it is stretches of neglect but with basic maintenance and the expected replacement of brake pads and rotors, occasional fluid flushes, gasket swaps and whatever else may be relatively easy to handle with the minimal degree of labor, expertise and budget I have had at my immediate disposal. Overall I would have very little complaints and would recommend it for what it is. Plus the gas mileage is pretty fair, not the best but better than many.

Che A

Everything inside is brand new.

Since I bought the car I have never had a breakdown and is very comfortable inside with and air conditioner inside to regulate the temperature. Its stability is great with a very high center of gravity. I will always recommend any of my friends and family members to go in for nissan brand cars if a anytime they need to purchase a car.

Nissan Maxima Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

3.5 S

300 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats

3.5 SV

300 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats

3.5 SL

300 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats

3.5 SR

300 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats

3.5 Platinum

300 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats

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2016 Nissan Maxima Owner Reviews

4.58

191 Reviews

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69%

4 stars

23%

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1 star

Laniya J on June 25, 2021

My vehicle is a midnight edition with black rims it is paint is also black.

I haven't had any problems since I have had my car, but that could be only cause I haven't had it for a very long time. I have only had my car for a little over a year now. Well actually the only thing I ever had to get fixed was my tire because I ran over a nail and had to get a new tire.

Manuell P on June 13, 2021

Awesome daily driver car!

So far the car has been super reliable. The maxima has being a daily driven car. And very comfortable and sport mode is awesome!! If you get a maxima go for the sr edition you will not regret the decision. Nissan has always been a reliable car one hundred percent recommend the Nissan maxima sr.

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Pros from Owners

Janette F.

Some of the pros of this vehicle are the capability of changing from regular to sports drive. Having an onscreen map for navigation. Bluetooth capability. Gas tank stays locked unless driver side door is unlocked.

Melissa R.

Pros: drives great, comfortable, good on gas, comfortable, love the way it looks, has a lot of extras such as sunroof, Cons: wish I had leather seats and it makes a noise when you turn it off that I do not like.

Ashley T.

The pros of buying a 2016 Nissan Maxima are the awesome safety features. The car comes with blind spot sensors. When you are backing up and another car is coming it alerts you. In my opinion there is absolutely no cons.

Marie R.

This vehicle is reliable, drives smooth, with advanced technology. Great speakers, nice on curves. Very spacious and has a great safety design. I haven't experienced any issues with it lately. The con is that it is not very fuel efficient.

Sonja L.

The aerial camera, the sport mode button, the fact that I feel like I am in a race vehicle. It still gets great gas mileage, even when it is in sport mode. The back seats are very comfortable and there is plenty of legroom.

Cons from Owners

Janette F.

While I enjoy the bucket seats in the front of the car, they are a little difficult for my elderly family to get out of. There are not too many cons with this vehicle. The safety feature for not being able to type in an address on the navigation while driving can get frustrating at times but just pull over and type it in.

Melissa R.

It makes a noise when I turn it off. Wish I had leather seats. Maintenance is kind of high on this car if it breaks down. Lights are real dim I have to drive on bright lights. Besides that I really love this car. One of the best.

Ashley T.

I have no real significant cons about my car. The only thing I would say that I do not like about my car is that my seat will not program to go back to how I set my seat like a few other cars out there.

Marie R.

Not very fuel efficient. The design could be a little more sleek. Not really up to date on all of the technology features. The GPS lags on directions. There is a glitch in the system with the engine.

Sonja L.

I do not find there are any cons to this vehicle. At this time I am not in the market at looking for another car and if I were, it would be to look for the same vehicle but in a newer model. I love this car that much!

Ranks #4 Large Cars by Owners

The 2016 Nissan Maxima has an average owner rating of 4.58 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 9 other Large Cars.

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Ranks #1 Large Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2016 Nissan Maxima has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #1 of 9 other Large Cars.

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Is The 2016 Nissan Maxima A Good Car?

Yes... Runs wonderful and great on gas mileage. My maxima is fully loaded and has a lot more features.

Priscilla S.

Yes it is a very good vehicle. I have had no problems with it at all and it is a very sharp looking car.

Ed K.

Yes it is a good vehicle. I have not had any trouble out of it. Everything is wonderful. I plan on keeping it.

Amber B.

I love my car. It's so comfortable to drive and handles great. It's really fast. Love the 300 horsepower. The technology inside is outstanding and high tech. Love the text message option. It's pretty... Read More

Kelli S.

Yes I love it. It's sporty, reliable and good on gas. I have not had any mechanical issues. It also has sport mode.

Rhonda B.

How Reliable Is The 2016 Nissan Maxima?

My 2016 Nissan maxima 3.5 platinum is reliable. I do not have any problems with my Nissan maxima car.

Priscilla S.

In the 3 years I have owned the vehicle, I have only had to do the standard maintenance on it. Love this car.

Ed K.

Yes the Nissan maxima is very reliable. The Nissan maxima does not have any problems, and it has not ever had any problems.

Amber B.

I haven't had any issues with my car. It's very dependable and reliable. I haven't had many recalls but those were just minor things.

Heather B.

It is very reliable. I have had no issues so far. I do have a 100,000 mile warranty. So if anything does happen it's covered.

Stacy G.

Is The 2016 Nissan Maxima A Good Value?

My Nissan maxima 3.5 platinum 2016 cost me thirty five thousand. It was a very good value and I got a wonderful deal.

Priscilla S.

The purchase price is the Nissan maxima platinum was $36,000. The price was higher than I was looking for but it was worth it.

Ed K.

My Nissan maxima cost 20,000 dollars in 2016. I believe it was a good value and well worth the price I paid.

Amber B.

The cost of the car depends on all the bells and whistles you get added. Think mine was $35,000. I think Nissan is a great value for the all options you can get.

Julia S.

I paid 21,000. It was a good deal to me. Most newer maximas are well over 25,000. The car had 31,000 miles.

Karuna G.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2016 Nissan Maxima fog light fuse location?

Answer: The fog light fuse in a 2016 Nissan Maxima can be found in the fuse panel that is located under the hood on the passenger side of the engine compartment. If Your fog lights do not work this fuse is the first...

What are some of the 2016 Nissan Maxima ac problems?

Answer: The most common problems with the A.C of the 2016 Nissan Maxima are leaking of the refrigerant, fault in compressor and issues with the blower motor. First two problems will cause blowing of hot air from the...

How do i reset the 2016 Nissan Maxima radio keeps ting?

Answer: To reset the radio in a 2016 Nissan Maxima, start by turning the power off to the radio. Next press and hold the Home/Menu button on the radio and at the same time rotate the volume knob back and forth a couple...

What are some of the 2016 nissan maxima acceleration problems?

Answer: The 2016 Nissan Maxima acceleration problems are clogged fuel filter and d***y air filter. The transmission is one of the most important parts of the vehicle. You will come into problems at some point. Hard...

2016 Nissan Maxima: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The 2016 Nissan Altima useS5.1 quarts of oil. Nissan recommends that You use 0W-20 synthetic oil whenever You need to change it. Oil comes in two main varieties, synthetic and conventional. Synthetic is...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

2016 Nissan Maxima Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

Positive Owner Reviews

Negative Owner Reviews

Nissan Maxima Models

2016 Nissan Maxima Owner Reviews

Pros from Owners

Cons from Owners

Ranks #4 Large Cars by Owners

Ranks #1 Large Cars by Fuel Economy

Is The 2016 Nissan Maxima A Good Car?

How Reliable Is The 2016 Nissan Maxima?

Is The 2016 Nissan Maxima A Good Value?

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