Nissan Maxima years to avoid and best years
Newer Nissan Maxima years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2016 has the most complaints per year, at 16 (142 complaints). From 2018 on, complaints per year fall. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2023 at 0 (from 1 complaint), 2021 at 1 (from 3 complaints), and 2022 at 2 (from 5 complaints). On the 2016 Nissan Maxima, 12 of 142 complaints name Powertrain.
Data as of .
Nissan Maxima reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Nissan Maxima. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Fewest | 0 | 1 | 0 | Electrical system, Equipment | 24 |
| 2022 → Fewest | 2 | 5 | 0 | Engine | 24 |
| 2021 Fewest | 1 | 3 | 0 | Electrical system | 24 |
| 2020 → | 3 | 22 | 1 | Structure | 24 |
| 2019 → | 3 | 18 | 1 | Service brakes | 24 |
| 2018 → | 7 | 36 | 2 | Forward collision avoidance | 25 |
| 2017 → | 13 | 103 | 4 | Air bags | 25 |
| 2016 → Most | 16 | 142 | 8 | Powertrain | 25 |
| 2014 → | 7 | 96 | 0 | Air bags | 22 |
| 2013 → | 4 | 62 | 0 | Powertrain | 22 |
| 2012 → | 8 | 107 | 0 | Air bags | 22 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Oil
- 0W-20 (3.5L V6) · 5.375 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 245/45R18 to 245/40R19 (trim dependent)
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA campaign 19V654000. 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." The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash. Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Maxima years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2023 at 0 (from 1 complaint), 2021 at 1 (from 3 complaints), and 2022 at 2 (from 5 complaints).
Which Nissan Maxima year has the most owner complaints?
2016 has the most complaints per year, at 16 (142 complaints). On the 2016 Nissan Maxima, 12 of 142 complaints name Powertrain.
How do Nissan Maxima owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Nissan Maxima years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. From 2018 on, complaints per year fall.
What oil does a Nissan Maxima take?
0W-20 for the 3.5L V6 across the A35 years covered here (2012-2023). Confirm the filler-cap grade.
What tire sizes does the Maxima use?
245/45R18 to 245/40R19 depending on trim.
What does NHTSA campaign 19V654000 cover involving the Maxima?
Certain 2018-2019 Maxima vehicles among many other Nissan and Infiniti models listed in the campaign — confirm open recalls by VIN for the exact component and remedy.