The headlights are dim. I have replaced them with brighter H11 bulbs but I still cannot see. Others who have driven my car have indicated that the headlights are noticeably dimmer than normal. I literally cannot see the roadway. Also, I started having problems with the CVT shortly before 60,000miles. The problem was diagnosed as rudder codes. I was not financially able to replace the CVT at the time although I did ultimately replace it. The headliner inside the car has been falling down for years and I keep re gluing it around the rear view window. The panoramic sunroof has a seal that is melting away on the two side panels at the rear of the car. I keep trying to seal them, but they keep getting sticky and melting towards total deterioration.
2016 Nissan Maxima: headlights failing or too dim
6 of the 142 complaints about the 2016 Nissan Maxima describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
Passenger headlamp fail, took to nissan, they claim they have never seen one fail. I feel like my families life is now at stake.
Vehicle headlamp failed according to the nissan dealer we took it to. They claimed they have never seen one fail. Now I'm freaked out to drive car thinking about what if the other fails completely. They will do nothing to fix it. Its a major safety issue. I don't want to get into a wreck if the headlamps fail on both sides. They are putting myself and daughter at risk.
Passenger running light quit working, headlamp itself works. Took to local nissan dealer. They told me they have never seen one just fail. Definitely a safety hazard if they are just failing
Vehicle has heavy fogging of passenger side headlight which has become increasingly evident. The symptom has progressed to the point where it is causing electrical issues in the form of flickering headlights and inconsistent directional signals when the weather conditions are wet enough. This is a safety issue. One photo I have taken reveals what is an apparent internal crack in the assembly. This was not caused by any external forces, impact, etc. It is internal to the assembly.
Water vapor or fog develops in the headlights which have cause a haze on the interior of the headlamps.
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2016 Nissan Maxima headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 2016 Nissan Maxima?
6 of 142 owner complaints about the 2016 Nissan Maxima (4%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2016 Nissan Maxima?
There are 0 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2016 Nissan Maxima
CVT failure 18Stalling 18ABS 12Loss of power 11Fire or smoke 6Jerking 6Sunroof shattered 6Won't start 6Transmission failure 5
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