Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2000. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2022.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Maxima | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 Maxima | 22 | 1 |
| 2019 Maxima | 18 | 1 |
| 2018 Maxima | 36 | 2 |
| 2017 Maxima | 106 | 4 |
| 2016 Maxima | 142 | 8 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Maxima | 96 | 0 |
| 2013 Maxima | 62 | 0 |
| 2012 Maxima | 107 | 0 |
| 2011 Maxima | 106 | 0 |
| 2010 Maxima | 275 | 1 |
| 2009 MaximaMost complaints | 339 | 1 |
| 2008 Maxima | 79 | 0 |
| 2007 Maxima | 129 | 1 |
| 2006 MaximaMost complaints | 576 | 2 |
| 2005 MaximaMost complaints | 948 | 2 |
| 2004 MaximaMost complaints | 1,426 | 2 |
| 2003 Maxima | 206 | 3 |
| 2002 Maxima | 205 | 6 |
| 2001 Maxima | 172 | 3 |
| 2000 MaximaMost complaints | 360 | 0 |
| 1999 Maxima | 165 | 0 |
| 1998 Maxima | 113 | 1 |
| 1997 Maxima | 102 | 1 |
| 1996 Maxima | 96 | 0 |
| 1995 Maxima | 152 | 0 |
| 1994 Maxima | 89 | 2 |
| 1993 Maxima | 78 | 3 |
| 1992 Maxima | 110 | 2 |
| 1991 Maxima | 76 | 1 |
| 1990 Maxima | 106 | 1 |
| 1989 Maxima | 62 | 1 |
| 1988 | 60 | 0 |
| 1987 Maxima | 176 | 0 |
| 1986 Maxima | 60 | 1 |
| 1985 Maxima | 54 | 1 |
| 1984 Maxima | 30 | 0 |
| 1983 Maxima | 5 | 0 |
| 1982 | 4 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Power train2,441
- Electrical system884
- Engine and engine cooling562
- Steering523
- Air bags500
- Fuel system, gasoline399
- Engine374
- Structure340
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 890 Maxima vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 582 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 |
| 2021 | 4 | 3 |
| 2020 | 28 | 12 |
| 2019 | 19 | 10 |
| 2018 | 33 | 19 |
| 2017 | 76 | 49 |
| 2016 | 64 | 39 |
| 2014 | 61 | 30 |
| 2013 | 47 | 25 |
| 2012 | 55 | 32 |
| 2011 | 49 | 26 |
| 2010 | 51 | 35 |
| 2009 | 42 | 25 |
| 2008 | 25 | 21 |
| 2007 | 40 | 23 |
| 2006 | 27 | 20 |
| 2005 | 32 | 25 |
| 2004 | 49 | 42 |
| 2003 | 22 | 21 |
| 2002 | 22 | 17 |
| 2001 | 43 | 34 |
| 2000 | 40 | 31 |
| 1999 | 16 | 9 |
| 1998 | 6 | 4 |
| 1997 | 16 | 12 |
| 1996 | 8 | 6 |
| 1995 | 3 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 12 model-year variants; 7 of 10 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2023 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | 9.5 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Nissan Maxima 4 FWD | ★★★★★ | 9.5 % |
| 2021 | 2021 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | 9.5 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | 9.5 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | — | 9.5 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | 9.5 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | 9.5 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD Early Release | ★★★★★ | 9.5 % |
| 2014 | 2014 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | 10.1 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | 10.1 % |
| 2012 | 2012 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | 10.1 % |
| 2011 | 2011 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | — | 10.1 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 28 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 9.5–11.2 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Maxima · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 11.6 | 7.9 | 9.9 |
| 2022 | Maxima · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 11.6 | 7.9 | 9.9 |
| 2021 | Maxima · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 11.6 | 7.9 | 9.9 |
| 2020 | Maxima · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 11.6 | 7.9 | 9.9 |
| 2019 | Maxima · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 11.6 | 7.9 | 9.9 |
| 2018 | Maxima · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 11.1 | 7.8 | 9.6 |
| 2017 | Maxima · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 11.1 | 7.8 | 9.6 |
| 2016 | Maxima · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 10.9 | 7.8 | 9.5 |
| 2014 | Maxima · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 12.3 | 9.1 | 10.9 |
| 2013 | Maxima · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 12.3 | 9.1 | 10.9 |
| 2012 | Maxima · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 12.3 | 9.1 | 10.9 |
| 2011 | Maxima · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 12.2 | 9.1 | 10.8 |
| 2010 | Maxima · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 12.3 | 9.1 | 10.9 |
| 2009 | Maxima · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 12.2 | 9.1 | 10.8 |
| 2008 | Maxima · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 12.6 | 9.4 | 11.1 |
| 2007 | Maxima · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 12.6 | 9.3 | 11.1 |
| 2006 | Maxima · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 13.1 | 8.7 | 11.1 |
| 2005 | Maxima · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 13.1 | 8.7 | 11.1 |
| 2004 | Maxima · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 13.0 | 8.7 | 11.0 |
| 2003 | Maxima · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 12.7 | 9.1 | 11.1 |
| 2002 | Maxima · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 12.7 | 9.1 | 11.1 |
| 2001 | Maxima · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 12.2 | 9.4 | 10.9 |
| 2000 | Maxima · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 12.3 | 9.4 | 11.0 |
| 1999 | Maxima · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 12.9 | 9.1 | 11.2 |
| 1998 | Maxima · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 12.8 | 9.0 | 11.1 |
| 1997 | Maxima · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 12.9 | 9.3 | 11.2 |
| 1996 | Maxima · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 12.3 | 9.5 | 11.1 |
| 1995 | Maxima · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 12.2 | 9.5 | 11.0 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
4,208 Maxima cars are on the New Zealand register; 1% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| 2012 | 55 | 54 | 1 |
| 2011 | 106 | 103 | 2 |
| 2010 | 159 | 155 | 2 |
| 2009 | 206 | 201 | 3 |
| 2008 | 144 | 142 | 0 |
| 2007 | 207 | 200 | 1 |
| 2006 | 257 | 255 | 0 |
| 2005 | 398 | 393 | 1 |
| 2004 | 450 | 442 | 0 |
| 2003 | 508 | 498 | 0 |
| 2002 | 348 | 345 | 0 |
| 2001 | 346 | 341 | 1 |
| 2000 | 263 | 259 | 1 |
| 1999 | 198 | 196 | 0 |
| 1998 | 130 | 127 | 1 |
| 1997 | 121 | 121 | 0 |
| 1996 | 103 | 102 | 0 |
| 1995 | 41 | 40 | 0 |
| 1994 | 30 | 27 | 1 |
| 1993 | 27 | 24 | 3 |
| 1992 | 22 | 18 | 4 |
| 1991 | 30 | 24 | 6 |
| 1990 | 9 | 1 | 6 |
| 1989 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In Finland
839 Maxima cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 100% petrol, 0% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 40 | 261,000 km |
| 2004 | 371 | 259,000 km |
| 2003 | 109 | 264,000 km |
| 2002 | 108 | 274,000 km |
| 2001 | 63 | 273,000 km |
| 2000 | 56 | 274,000 km |
| 1999 | 28 | 271,000 km |
| 1998 | 29 | 284,000 km |
| 1997 | 18 | 305,000 km |
| 1996 | 11 | 261,000 km |
| 1995 | 6 | 319,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
In the United Kingdom
52 Maxima cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | — |
| 2013 | 1 | — |
| 2008 | 1 | — |
| 2006 | 1 | — |
| 2004 | 1 | — |
| 2002 | 9 | 5 |
| 2001 | 3 | 7 |
| 2000 | 5 | 7 |
| 1999 | 5 | 15 |
| 1998 | 7 | 15 |
| 1997 | 4 | 13 |
| 1996 | 1 | 24 |
| 1995 | 6 | 23 |
| 1994 | 3 | 8 |
| 1993 | 3 | 7 |
| 1992 | 0 | 5 |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 3 |
| 1989 | 0 | 4 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
New registrations in Europe
9 new Nissan Maxima cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Spain (1).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 178 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 2 | 170 (NEDC) |
| 2019 | 3 | 256 (NEDC) |
| 2012 | 2 | — |
| 2010 | 1 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Maxima in 1 alert. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The sensor of the rear oxygen sensor might fail and does not set a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) in case of inappropriate content of the exhaust gases. In such cases, the user is not warned through the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on the dashboard.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
27 campaigns cover the Maxima; the latest 12 are below.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima, Maxima and Leaf vehicles. The rear window glass may not remain properly secured to the vehicle.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima vehicles manufactured January 3, 2013, to July 29, 2013, 2015-2016 Rogue vehicles manufactured October 14, 2014, to August 12, 2016, and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured June 4, 2015, to August 19, 2015. An incorrect Occupant Classification System (OCS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have been installed in the front passenger seat. The incorrect ECU and seat combination may misclassify the front passenger seat occupant.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, 2015-2017 Murano vehicles manufactured August 22, 2014, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, and 2015-2016 Murano Hybrid vehicles manufactured August 22, 2014, to July 19, 2016. The affected vehicles have Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps that may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal electrical circuit board.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 Murano vehicles manufactured December 17, 2015, to February 11, 2016, and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to February 12, 2016 and equipped with an antilock braking system (ABS) and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC). The ABS actuator may have a damaged O-ring that may result in a lack of brake fluid pressure.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Altima and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured October 6, 2015, to October 7, 2015. The affected vehicles have front brake calipers whose mounting bolts may not be properly tightened.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) notified the agency on July 31, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2016 Nissan Maxima vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 18, 2015. On October 14, 2015, Nissan expanded the recall to cover an additional 41,388 vehicles, including certain model year 2013-2015 Altima 3.5 vehicles equipped with a V6 engine manufactured March 30, 2012, to August 18, 2015 as well as the vehicles covered by the July 31, 2015 notification. In the affected vehicles, due to an improperly installed o-ring that may not have been seated correctly at the time of assembly, fuel may leak during a crash from the area where the fuel sending unit attaches to the fuel tank.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
NHTSA recalls