The service and repair manual for the 2016 Nissan Maxima — the 3.5L V6 engine, 7 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Nissan published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Platinum Sedan 4-Door · SV Sedan 4-Door · SL Sedan 4-Door · Exclusive Sedan 4-Door · SR Sedan 4-Door · S Sedan 4-Door +1 |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 223 complaints · 143 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2016 Maxima manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 1,297
- General Information 1,811
- Accessories & Equipment 8,004
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 332
- Body & Frame 1,725
- Maintenance 130
- Brakes 1,997
- Restraints 826
- Drivelines & Axles 188
- Steering 439
- Electrical 3,753
- Suspension 328
- Engine Mechanical 387
- Transmission 476
- Engine Performance 1,968
- Front Axle Nut 135
- Front Hub Bearing Bolts 65
- Rear Axle Nut 92
- Rear Hub Bearing Bolts 65
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2016 Maxima
- Air Bags — sensor › occupant classification · 16V244000If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger.
- Air Bags — sensor › occupant classification · 16V911000If the front passenger seat occupant is misclassified, the air bag may deploy incorrectly in the eve.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — antilock/traction control/electronic limited · 19V807000A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — antilock/traction control/electronic limited · 16V193000Insufficient brake fluid pressure may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing t.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components › disc › caliper · 15V733000If the bolts were not properly tightened, the caliper may detach and reduce braking ability, increas.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — antilock/traction control/electronic limited · 16V636000A brake fluid leak onto the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of.
Owners have filed 223 complaints and Nissan has issued 143 technical service bulletins for the 2016 Maxima. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2016 Maxima manual
Is this manual specific to the 2016 Maxima?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2016 model year, covering the 3.5L V6 across the Platinum Sedan 4-Door, SV Sedan 4-Door, SL Sedan 4-Door, Exclusive Sedan 4-Door, SR Sedan 4-Door, S Sedan 4-Door, Advance Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.
What 2016 Maxima problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 2016 Maxima, covering air bags, service brakes, hydraulic. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Nissan dealers.
Does it include 2016 Maxima wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2016 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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