Nissan Maxima Eighth generation (A36) (2016 - 2018)

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Eighth generation (A36) of Nissan Maxima has been in production since 2016 by 2018.
In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. Eighth generation (A36) is longer than the previous generation by 2.2 inches , is lower by 1.3 inches. The weight of the car has decreased by 85 lbs.
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2018 Nissan Maxima Engines list
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2017 Nissan Maxima Engines list
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2016 Nissan Maxima Engines list
Nissan Maxima Eighth generation (A36) dimensions and specs
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Body style | Sedan |
Engine options | VQ35DE, 3.5L V-6, 250 HP, 260 lb/ft |
Transmission | Xtronic 2-spd CVT w/OD |
Drive type | front-wheel |
Length | 192.80 in |
Width | 73.20 in |
Height | 56.50 in |
Wheelbase | 109.30 in |
Curb weight | 3471 - 3608 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 |
Seating capacity | 5 |
Cargo capacity | 14.3 cu.in |
Cargo capacity with seats hold down | 14.3 cu.in |
Front hip room | 54 - 54.2 in |
Rear hip room | 53.5 - 54 in |
Front Headroom | 38.9 - 39.4 in |
Rear Headroom | 35.8 - 37 in |
Front shoulder room | 56.7 - 57 in |
Rear shoulder room | 55.7 - 56 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 18.00 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 21 - 22/30 |
Towing capacity | 2240 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 5.60 sec |
¼ mile time | 14.1 - 14.2 sec |
Nissan Maxima Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Nissan Maxima Eighth generation (A36) production period from 2016 to 2018 drivers have reported 107 complaints. The most common problems are SERVICE BRAKES, AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Model Year | Complaints |
2018 Maxima |
12
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2017 Maxima |
36
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2016 Maxima |
59
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owned a 2016 nissan maxima. while driving 60 mph the brake pedal was depressed but failed to... |
22
~ 21430 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER sunroof transmission front bumper clip fuel sonar senor not working ... |
21
~ 19336 miles |
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owned a 2016 nissan maxima. while driving 60 mph the brake pedal was depressed but failed to... |
15
~ 19449 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM front bumper clip was broken still waiting for dealer to replace bumper. left tail light has water in it.... |
10
~ 34488 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE front bumper clip was broken still waiting for dealer to replace bumper. left tail light has water in it.... |
9
~ 31139 miles |
SEAT BELTS the seat belts indicator lights for the driver never comes on even when you remove the seat belts i've reported |
6
~ 4800 miles |
STEERING front bumper clip broken car stalls when driving up an incline at low speeds. car pulls to the left when... |
6
~ 4344 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan maxima. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v486000 (fuel/ propulsion system).... |
6
~ 18847 miles |
POWER TRAIN sunroof transmission front bumper clip fuel sonar senor not working ... |
6
~ 32522 miles |
ENGINE sunroof transmission front bumper clip fuel sonar senor not working ... |
6
~ 8682 miles |
WHEELS steering/straight line tracking on this nissan maxima sv (purchased 06/28/2016) is horribly unpredictable from it's date of purchase. driver required... |
5
~ 4607 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i bought this car from a use car dealer on 01/31/2017. on 02/08/2017 my daughter told me to go on... |
5
~ 17720 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING water vapor or fog develops in the headlights which have cause a haze on the interior of the headlamps. ... |
5
~ 27140 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan maxima. while driving various speeds the vehicle would sporadically decelerate without warning. the... |
4
~ 28324 miles |
VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan maxima. the contact stated the windshield wiper failed to properly clear the windshield.... |
4
~ 20185 miles |
SUSPENSION takata recall.i brought my 2016 maxima in june 2015. plastic bottles melts and explodes in my car. and eye glass... |
3
~ 9624 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE nhtsa campaign #15v486000 & nna file #19808586. new fuel tank has been installed by dealer. i'm not comfortable that dealer... |
2
~ 750 miles |
SEATS takata recall.i brought my 2016 maxima in june 2015. plastic bottles melts and explodes in my car. and eye glass... |
2
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FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE tl* the contact owns a 2018 nissan maxima. while driving various speeds the collision avoidance system erroneously activated although no... |
1
~ 40000 miles |
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING > FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE tl* the contact owns a 2018 nissan maxima. while attempting to accelerate from a stop the vehicle braked suddenly. hawkinson... |
1
~ 4098 miles |
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan maxima. while driving 65 mph the sun roof exploded without warning. there were... |
1
~ 22000 miles |
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2017 nissan maxima. while driving approximately 60 mph the vehicle failed to accelerate when the... |
1
~ 33500 miles |
How to improve the appearance of your Nissan Maxima and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Nissan Maxima to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
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CK Formula Carbon Fiber Hood Scoop - Aer...
- ? DECORATIVE USE: Closed end hood scoop enhances the JDM body lines to give your vehicle a racing / sports look. The scoop kit can improve the aerodynamics and fuel efficiency of your vehicle. Give...
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Mega Racer Universal JDM Racing Style Gl...
- ? UNIVERSAL FIT: Our Hood Scoop Is Ultra Light Weight And Designed To Be A Universal Fit With Every Car With A Flat Hood Type. Upgrade The Look Of Your Vehicle With No Cutting Or...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Spoiler + Si...
- ?1 set of Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler Guard Body Kits (3pcs) + Side Skirt Splitter (2pcs) + Rear Bumper Lip Wrap Splitter Canard (2pcs)
- ?Material: Premium quality ABS
- ?Stereoscopic design, fluid curve surface
- ?No...
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Xotic Tech 29" Side Skirt Extension Spli...
- [Model] - One whole piece direct fit for most of the cars
- [Material] - Made of high grade gloss black PP material enough to prevent cracking with gloss powder-coated finish with an easy bolt-on underneath...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- [Model] - Universal fitment for most vehicle front bumper lip.(Please measure and check the position you are going to install the spoiler, and make sure these splitters will fit your vehicle before purchase.)
- [Material] -...
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Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bu...
- Need to attach and detach your bumper quickly? Quick release fasteners are great for front bumpers, rear bumpers, and hatch lids that need to be frequently removed. They are perfect for people who go to...
Fender flares
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EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
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Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
- Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
- Ready to fit snuggly into your vehicle with the 14 mm stem length and the 38 mm head diameter.
- Compatible with Chrysler:...
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
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Car Reindeer Decoration, Reindeer Antler...
- [DURABLE DECORATION FOR CAR] Our reindeer car decoration is made of premium fabric, build-in high-quality PVC clip to ensure stability and durability that can still stay on the car even in a high speed driving....
Rims
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All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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18x8 Enkei Lusso (Black) Wheels/Rims 5x1...
- Size: 18x8 +40
- PCD: 5x114.3
- Finish: Black Paint
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TSW Sebring 18x8.5 5x114.3 +40mm Matte B...
- Guaranteed New - Never been mounted
- 1-piece cast
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VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
Coilovers
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iJDMTOY Universal Fit Gun Metal Grey Fin...
- Universal fit for most cars (sedan/coupe/convertible)
- Come with (4) gunmetal grey color powder-coated anodized finish aluminum fasteners, (4) sets of stainless bolts/nuts/washers, (2) high strength fastener O-ring rubber bands
- Made with T6 6061 high quality...
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Godspeed MSS1070-C MonoSS Coilover Lower...
- Compatible With Nissan Maxima (A36) 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020; TRUE COILOVERS CONVERSION
- Spring Rate (Front/Rear) : 8 kg/mm || 6 kg/mm; Damping Levels: 16 Rebound Force Levels
- 52mm Mono-Tube Stainless Steel Shock With 16...
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R9-HS2-082_5 compatible with Nissan Maxi...
- Compatible With Nissan Maxima (A36) 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020; TRUE COILOVER CONVERSION - please remove rear OE springs
- Spring Rate (Front/Rear) : 8 kg/mm (448 lbs/inch)/5 kg/mm (280 lbs/inch); Damping Levels: 32 Ways
- Specially...
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Ksport CNS390-KP | Compatible with 07-18...
- 36-WAY ADJUSTABLE DAMPING - All Ksport coilovers offer 36 levels of damping which allow you the ability to perfectly dial in your coilover kit. Set damping to full soft for a nice comfortable cruising setting...
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Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...
- ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
- ?Package includes fully articulated top and bottom joins which allow them to be installed at any angle.
- ?Made with premium...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
Decals
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24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
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3D Aluminum Alloy American US Flag Decal...
- Note: Please refer to picture 2 for size. The size of each shape is different. Please confirm the shape and size you need carefully before purchasing.Waterproof, light, no shrinkage, no fading, no rust.
- Quality: High...
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
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7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...
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SINGARO Funny Car Stickers Exterior Acce...
- Funny stickers: Decorate your beloved car with this funny car sticker.
- Sticker composition: The sticker consists of three parts, the first layer is a transparent transfer film, the second layer is a car sticker, and...

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