Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Nissan Maxima, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
1985
1990
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2004 Nissan Maxima - 1,179 complaints in its first 8 years (1,426 to date)
- 2005 Nissan Maxima - 758 complaints in its first 8 years (948 to date)
- 2006 Nissan Maxima - 461 complaints in its first 8 years (576 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2018 Nissan Maxima - 36 complaints in its first 8 years (36 to date)
- 1991 Nissan Maxima - 54 complaints in its first 8 years (76 to date)
- 1990 Nissan Maxima - 56 complaints in its first 8 years (106 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Nissan Maxima | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Nissan Maxima | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 Nissan Maxima | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 Nissan Maxima | 22 | 22 | 1 |
| 2019 Nissan Maxima | 18 | 18 | 1 |
| 2018 Nissan Maxima | 36 | 36 | 2 |
| 2017 Nissan Maxima | 104 | 97 | 4 |
| 2016 Nissan Maxima | 142 | 126 | 8 |
| 2015 Nissan Maxima | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Nissan Maxima | 96 | 81 | 0 |
| 2013 Nissan Maxima | 62 | 56 | 0 |
| 2012 Nissan Maxima | 107 | 89 | 0 |
| 2011 Nissan Maxima | 106 | 81 | 0 |
| 2010 Nissan Maxima | 275 | 238 | 1 |
| 2009 Nissan Maxima | 339 | 269 | 1 |
| 2008 Nissan Maxima | 79 | 56 | 0 |
| 2007 Nissan Maxima | 129 | 99 | 1 |
| 2006 Nissan Maxima | 576 | 461 | 2 |
| 2005 Nissan Maxima | 948 | 758 | 2 |
| 2004 Nissan Maxima | 1,426 | 1,179 | 2 |
| 2003 Nissan Maxima | 206 | 122 | 3 |
| 2002 Nissan Maxima | 205 | 146 | 6 |
| 2001 Nissan Maxima | 172 | 116 | 3 |
| 2000 Nissan Maxima | 360 | 293 | 0 |
| 1999 Nissan Maxima | 165 | 128 | 0 |
| 1998 Nissan Maxima | 113 | 87 | 1 |
| 1997 Nissan Maxima | 102 | 86 | 1 |
| 1996 Nissan Maxima | 96 | 84 | 0 |
| 1995 Nissan Maxima | 152 | 136 | 0 |
| 1994 Nissan Maxima | 89 | 74 | 2 |
| 1993 Nissan Maxima | 78 | 59 | 3 |
| 1992 Nissan Maxima | 110 | 84 | 2 |
| 1991 Nissan Maxima | 76 | 54 | 1 |
| 1990 Nissan Maxima | 106 | 56 | 1 |
| 1989 Nissan Maxima | 62 | 25 | 1 |
| 1988 Nissan Maxima | 60 | 39 | 0 |
| 1987 Nissan Maxima | 176 | 55 | 0 |
| 1986 Nissan Maxima | 60 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 Nissan Maxima | 54 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 Nissan Maxima | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 Nissan Maxima | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 Nissan Maxima | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V570000 | 2020 | Visibility | 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. |
| 20V008000 | 2001-2003 | Air Bags | 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... |
| 19V807000 | 2016-2018 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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. |
| 19V654000 | 2018-2019 | Back Over Prevention | 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,... |
| 18V601000 | 2016-2017 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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. |
| 16V911000 | 2016 | Air Bags | 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... |
| 16V636000 | 2016-2017 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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... |
| 16V244000 | 2016-2017 | Air Bags | 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... |
| 16V193000 | 2016 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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... |
| 15V733000 | 2016 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Altima and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured October 6, 2015, to October 7, 2015. |
| 15V486000 | 2016 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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... |
| 15V287000 | 2001-2003 | Air Bags | 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... |
| 09V358000 | 2009-2010 | Suspension | NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 ALTIMA AND MAXIMA PASSENGER CARS. |
| 06V402000 | 2007 | Steering | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN 'INTELLIGENT KEY' FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 06V046000 | 2006 | Suspension | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE REAR SUBFRAME MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRACK IN A BRACKET WHICH HOLDS PART OF THE REAR SUSPENSION. |
| 05V512000 | 2004-2006 | Seats | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE DRIVER PREFERRED PACKAGE, THE WIRE HARNESS FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT POWER LUMBAR SUPPORT SWITCH MAY BE ROUTED INCORRECTLY AND COULD... |
| 05V338000 | 2005 | Child Seat | CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 04V326000 | 2004 | Visibility | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SKYVIEW ROOFS, THE GLASS FOR THE ROOF MAY NOT HAVE BEEN QUENCHED PROPERLY AFTER THE FORMING PROCESS, RESULTING IN TEMPER IMBALANCE. |
| 03V455000 | 2002-2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR OR CAM POSITION SENSOR MAY HAVE AN IMPROPER SOLDER JOINT DUE TO SOLDER DEFORMATION CAUSED BY HEAT... |
| 02V171000 | 1997-1998 | Electrical System | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ONE OF THE DIODES USED IN THE ALTERNATOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED WHEN BUILT. |
| 02V146000 | 2001-2002 | Suspension | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE PIN AT THE END OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION TRANSVERSE LINK (LOWER CONTROL ARM) COULD BREAK WHERE IT IS MOUNTED TO THE FRAME. |
| 02V043000 | 2002 | Vehicle Speed Control | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM, THE STOPPER FOR THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL PREVENT EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE ACCELERATOR... |
| 02V010000 | 2002 | Power Train | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM, THE ODOMETER IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES REGISTERS DISTANCE IN KILOMETERS INSTEAD OF MILES AS IS SPECIFIED IN... |
| 95V244000 | 1989-1994 | Fuel System, Gasoline | IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A MIXTURE OF MUD AND SALT TO GET TRAPPED BETWEEN THE FUEL FILLER TUBE AND WHEEL HOUSING. |
| 94V194000 | 1993-1994 | Wheels | THE ALUMINUM WHEELS WERE CLEAR COATED SEVERAL TIMES TO PROTECT THE METAL FINISH. SOME EXCESSIVE COATING CAN LEAVE THE WHEEL NUTS AN EXCESSIVE DISTANCE FROM THE WHEEL HUB WHEN... |
| 94V007000 | 1992-1993 | Air Bags | IN SOME UNDERBODY IMPACTS THE AIRBAG SENSOR ACTIVATES AND SENDS A SIGNAL TO THE AIRBAG, LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF THE STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG TO INFLATE. |
| 86V096000 | 1985-1986 | Visibility | THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT THICKNESS OF ADHESIVE IN THE CONTACT AREA BETWEEN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD GLASS AND THE BODY. |