NISSAN MAXIMA
All Model Years — Complaints, Recalls & Reliability
NISSAN MAXIMA Reliability Overview
The NISSAN MAXIMA has been produced from 1982 to 2023. Over 42 model years, NHTSA has received 8,834 complaints and issued 108 recall campaigns for this model.
42
Model Years
8,834
Complaints
108
Recalls
1982–2023
Year Range
Complaints by Model Year
2023 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 2
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
Top Issue: electrical-systemwiring
2022 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 6
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2021 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 4
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
Top Issue: electrical-system
2020 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 32
Recalls: 1
★★★★★
Top Issue: structurebody
2019 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 24
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2018 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 43
Recalls: 2
★★★★★
Top Issue: service-brakes
2017 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 146
Recalls: 4
★★★★★
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2016 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 222
Recalls: 8
★★★★★
Top Issue: power-train
2015 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 2
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2014 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 126
Recalls: 0
★★★★☆
Top Issue: air-bags
2013 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 71
Recalls: 0
★★★★☆
Top Issue: power-train
2012 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 137
Recalls: 0
★★★★☆
Top Issue: air-bags
2011 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 138
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2010 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 399
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: steering
2009 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 460
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: steering
2008 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 99
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2007 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 169
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: structurebody
2006 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 733
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: power-train
2005 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 1,152
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: power-train
2004 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 1,725
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: power-trainautomatic-transmission
2003 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 249
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: engine
2002 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 278
Recalls: 9
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2001 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 225
Recalls: 7
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2000 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 467
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-systemignition
1999 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 215
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-systemignition
1998 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 133
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
1997 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 123
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1996 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 117
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: air-bagsfrontal
1995 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 195
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: air-bagsfrontal
1994 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 128
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: visibilitypower-window-devices-and-controls
1993 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 102
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: air-bagsfrontal
1992 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 140
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: visibilitypower-window-devices-and-controls
1991 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 99
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: seatsfront-assemblyrecliner
1990 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 138
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: visibilitypower-window-devices-and-controls
1989 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 78
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-systemwiringinteriorunder-dash
1988 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 73
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: fuel-system-gasolinefuel-injection-system
1987 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 194
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: fuel-system-gasolinefuel-injection-system
1986 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 74
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: fuel-system-gasolinefuel-injection-systeminjectors
1985 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 64
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: fuel-system-gasolinefuel-injection-systeminjectors
1984 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 40
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: fuel-system-gasolinefuel-injection-systeminjectors
1983 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 8
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: fuel-system-gasolinefuel-injection-system
1982 NISSAN MAXIMA
Complaints: 4
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: fuel-system-gasolinefuel-injection-system
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Rating | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | ★★★★★ | electrical-systemwiring |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | ★★★★★ | unknown-or-other |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | ★★★★★ | electrical-system |
| 2020 | 32 | 1 | ★★★★★ | structurebody |
| 2019 | 24 | 1 | N/A | unknown-or-other |
| 2018 | 43 | 2 | ★★★★★ | service-brakes |
| 2017 | 146 | 4 | ★★★★★ | unknown-or-other |
| 2016 | 222 | 8 | ★★★★★ | power-train |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2014 | 126 | 0 | ★★★★☆ | air-bags |
| 2013 | 71 | 0 | ★★★★☆ | power-train |
| 2012 | 137 | 0 | ★★★★☆ | air-bags |
| 2011 | 138 | 0 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2010 | 399 | 1 | N/A | steering |
| 2009 | 460 | 1 | N/A | steering |
| 2008 | 99 | 0 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2007 | 169 | 1 | N/A | structurebody |
| 2006 | 733 | 2 | N/A | power-train |
| 2005 | 1,152 | 2 | N/A | power-train |
| 2004 | 1,725 | 2 | N/A | power-trainautomatic-transmission |
| 2003 | 249 | 4 | N/A | engine |
| 2002 | 278 | 9 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2001 | 225 | 7 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2000 | 467 | 3 | N/A | electrical-systemignition |
| 1999 | 215 | 4 | N/A | electrical-systemignition |
| 1998 | 133 | 6 | N/A | air-bags |
| 1997 | 123 | 6 | N/A | electrical-systemalternatorgeneratorregulator |
| 1996 | 117 | 5 | N/A | air-bagsfrontal |
| 1995 | 195 | 5 | N/A | air-bagsfrontal |
| 1994 | 128 | 5 | N/A | visibilitypower-window-devices-and-controls |
| 1993 | 102 | 6 | N/A | air-bagsfrontal |
| 1992 | 140 | 5 | N/A | visibilitypower-window-devices-and-controls |
| 1991 | 99 | 4 | N/A | seatsfront-assemblyrecliner |
| 1990 | 138 | 4 | N/A | visibilitypower-window-devices-and-controls |
| 1989 | 78 | 4 | N/A | electrical-systemwiringinteriorunder-dash |
| 1988 | 73 | 1 | N/A | fuel-system-gasolinefuel-injection-system |
| 1987 | 194 | 1 | N/A | fuel-system-gasolinefuel-injection-system |
| 1986 | 74 | 2 | N/A | fuel-system-gasolinefuel-injection-systeminjectors |
| 1985 | 64 | 2 | N/A | fuel-system-gasolinefuel-injection-systeminjectors |
| 1984 | 40 | 0 | N/A | fuel-system-gasolinefuel-injection-systeminjectors |
| 1983 | 8 | 0 | N/A | fuel-system-gasolinefuel-injection-system |
| 1982 | 4 | 0 | N/A | fuel-system-gasolinefuel-injection-system |