2016 Nissan Maxima: fire, smoke or burning smell

6 of the 142 complaints about the 2016 Nissan Maxima describe fire, smoke or burning smell.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 4%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 61 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year

2022
1
2020
1
2018
2
2017
2
2016
6
2012
2
2011
1
2010
1
2009
1
2007
1
2006
2
2005
10
2004
14
2002
1
2001
4
2000
7
1999
4
1998
8
1997
14
1996
4
1995
4
1993
3
1992
1
1991
2
1990
1

What owners say

Filed Jul 12, 2025 · Body, Engine · MS · fire

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.

Filed Dec 13, 2024 · FL · fire

On [XXX] approximately around [XXX] My Nissan Maximum was on fire while I was at work. I begin working at 8:30 am and the vehicle was parked two hours later my coworker ran telling me my car was on fire. The police and fire rescue was called to the scene. The police inspected my vehicle and I have the police report. On 12/13/24 at 1:32pm I spoke with Vaibhav the consumer Affairs Representative from Nissan Manufacturer and he confirmed the vehicle has two recalls on the ABS braking system. My vehicle is available for inspection upon request. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed May 11, 2023 · Engine, Transmission · 100,406 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while approaching a stop light, the vehicle started jerking. The contact pulled over and the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the crank shaft was replaced. On another occasion while at a stop light, the contact became aware of smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact attempted to accelerate; however, the vehicle failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. While driving back to the residence, there was smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 100,406.

Filed Apr 20, 2021 · 47,000 miles · DC

2016 nissan maxima with low mileage of 47,000 miles has a been in and out of the dealers' shop within last 2 years to get dealing with issues such as transmission replaced. Battery charging light and brake indicator light flashing on and off since last car shop visit. Burning smell after driving for a period of time. Dealer service tech claims he doesn't get the flashing light while out test driving vehicle. On 4/7/21, while driving the vehicle stops in middle of parking lot and would not start back up. Having it towed to dealership. Car currently in shop for almost two weeks. It was just discovered today, 4/20/21 the alternator needs to be replace for the 3rd time.

Filed Oct 25, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 50,000 miles · VA · fire

The anti-lock brake pump leaked brake fluid onto a circuit board, causing an electrical fire which caused my car to catch on fire. This resulted in the vehicle being totaled out . The vehicle was stationary for about 12 hours in front of home. While on fire the vehicle started itself up without anyone being in the vehicle.

Filed Feb 20, 2017 · Electrical · 13,500 miles · OH · fire

In late november 2016 the ABS and other warning lights on my 2016 nissan maxima began intermittently appearing on the dashboard. I notified the dealership and was told to mention it during the next service appointment which was scheduled for december 27. At the appointment I was notified of several recalls and the vehicle was kept overnight. When I picked it up the next day the service department indicated that they could not reproduce the issue. I was also notified that there was a recall on an ABS brake actuator pump however the part was back ordered from nissan. The service department asked me and to take a picture of the dash if the indicator lights appeared again. Approximately 1 week later the lights reappeared and I took the attached photo. I notified the dealership and they indicated they would look at it when the recall part was installed and would schedule an appointment once the part arrived. On january 19, 2017 the car caught fire after sitting for over 2 hours and burned to a total loss. At no time was I notified that the recall was a fire hazard. Since the incident I have filed a case with nissan however they have taken over a month to respond and by the time they inspect the vehicle it will be over 45 days. The vehicle has been inspected by my insurance company and all indicators point to a defective part.