Nissan Maxima
The 2023 Nissan Maxima presents an excellent reliability record with no recalls or complaints reported, earning a top safety score.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20 | 30 | 24 | 11.76 | 7.84 | 9.8 | 20-30 mpg combined |
| 2022 | 20 | 30 | 24 | 11.76 | 7.84 | 9.8 | — |
| 2021 | 20 | 30 | 24 | 11.76 | 7.84 | 9.8 | — |
| 2020 | 20 | 30 | 24 | 11.76 | 7.84 | 9.8 | — |
| 2019 | 20 | 30 | 24 | 11.76 | 7.84 | 9.8 | 20-30 mpg combined |
| 2018 | 21 | 30 | 25 | 11.2 | 7.84 | 9.41 | — |
| 2017 | 21 | 30 | 25 | 11.2 | 7.84 | 9.41 | — |
| 2016 | 22 | 30 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.84 | 9.41 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 19 | 26 | 22 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 10.69 | 19-26 mpg combined |
| 2013 | 19 | 26 | 22 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 10.69 | 19-26 mpg combined |
| 2012 | 19 | 26 | 22 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 10.69 | — |
| 2011 | 19 | 26 | 22 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 10.69 | 19-26 mpg combined |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | 300 hp | 261 lb-ft | V-Shaped | VQ35DE | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.5, Fuel type: Premium, Horsepower: 300 hp, Torque: 261 lb-ft, Engine configuration: V-Shaped |
| 2022 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | — | — | — | — | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.5, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2021 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | — | — | — | — | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.5, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2020 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | — | — | — | — | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.5, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2019 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | 300 hp | 261 lb-ft | V6 | — | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | 4x2 | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.5, Fuel type: Premium, Horsepower: 300 hp, Torque: 261 lb-ft, Engine configuration: V6 |
| 2018 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | — | — | — | — | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.5, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2017 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | — | — | — | — | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.5, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2016 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | — | — | — | — | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.5, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2015 | sedan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | 290 hp | 261 lb-ft | V6 | — | Automatic (AV-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.5, Fuel type: Premium, Horsepower: 290 hp, Torque: 261 lb-ft, Engine configuration: V6 |
| 2013 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | 290 hp | 261 lb-ft | V6 | — | Automatic (AV-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.5, Fuel type: Premium, Horsepower: 290 hp, Torque: 261 lb-ft, Engine configuration: V6 |
| 2012 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | — | — | — | — | Automatic (AV-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.5, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2011 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | 290 hp | 261 lb-ft | V6 | VQ35DE | Automatic (AV-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.5, Fuel type: Premium, Horsepower: 290 hp, Torque: 261 lb-ft, Engine configuration: V6 |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | Trim | msrp | Base price | pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | USD | $38,140 | $38,140 - $45,345 | 0.9 | MSRP for 2023 model year, excluding destination charges and taxes. Range based on SV to Platinum trims. | llm_estimate | 6/15/2026 | SR | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $38,140, MSRP range: $38,140 - $45,345, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for 2023 model year, excluding destination charges and taxes. Range based on SV to Platinum trims., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/15/2026 | — | Trim: SR |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SR | — | — | Trim: SR |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | PLATINUM | — | — | Trim: PLATINUM |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Grade S (CVT) | — | $34,450 | Base price: $34,450, Trim: Grade S (CVT) |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Grade S | — | $41,540 | Base price: $41,540, Trim: Grade S |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $33,420 | Base price: $33,420 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | USD | $31,790 | $31,790 - $35,080 | 0.9 | MSRP when new for the 2013 model year. | llm_estimate | 6/15/2026 | — | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $31,790, MSRP range: $31,790 - $35,080, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP when new for the 2013 model year., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/15/2026 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | USD | $31,750 | $31,750 - $34,450 | 0.9 | MSRP for the 2011 model year ranged from the S Sedan to the SV trims. | llm_estimate | 6/15/2026 | — | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $31,750, MSRP range: $31,750 - $34,450, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for the 2011 model year ranged from the S Sedan to the SV trims., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/15/2026 | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | GVWR | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Entertainment system | bodyAndInterior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | 399 | 14.3 | Standard | 2 | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2022 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 405 | 14.3 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 109.3 | 19 | 19 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | Standard | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 109.3 | 19 | 19 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD) |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | 405 | 14.3 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 109.3 | 19 | 19 | CD + Stereo | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 109.3 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 109.3 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | 4 | 402 | 14.2 | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | 4 | 402 | 14.2 | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | 4 | 481 | 17 | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | 4 | 396 | 14.2 | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | nhtsaSafetyRatings | adas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2023 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2023 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, pedestrianAeb: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: standard, rearAeb: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2022 Nissan Maxima 4 FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2022 Nissan Maxima 4 FWD | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2021 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2021 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, pedestrianAeb: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, rearAeb: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2020 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2020 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, pedestrianAeb: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 5 | 2019 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2019 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, pedestrianAeb: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2018 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2018 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2017 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2017 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, autoBrake: standard, rearCamera: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2016 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2016 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD Later Release | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2016 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD Later Release | tpms: standard |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2014 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 3, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2014 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | tpms: standard |
| 2013 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2013 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 3, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2013 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | tpms: standard |
| 2012 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2012 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 3, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2012 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | tpms: standard |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 5 | 2011 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2011 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | tpms: standard |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2023
NewestThe 2023 Nissan Maxima presents an excellent reliability record with no recalls or complaints reported, earning a top safety score.
2022
The 2022 Nissan Maxima presents an exceptional NHTSA safety profile with a 5-star overall rating, yet its reliability is tempered by a notable data void.
2021
The 2021 Nissan Maxima presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls or complaints, indicating exceptional initial quality.
2020
The 2020 Nissan Maxima offers a solid blend of performance and comfort, earning a 'Good' reliability verdict.
2019
The 2019 Nissan Maxima offers a compelling blend of performance and luxury for its class.
2018
The 2018 Nissan Maxima offers a compelling blend of performance and luxury, but its average reliability rating and a critical ABS actuator recall warrant careful inspection.
2017
The 2017 Nissan Maxima presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2016
The 2016 Nissan Maxima presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2015
The 2015 Nissan Maxima presents an average reliability profile, marked by a lack of recalls and complaints but a notable 15 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs).
2014
The 2014 Nissan Maxima offers a compelling blend of performance and comfort, but potential buyers must prioritize a thorough inspection of its continuously variable transmission (CVT).
2013
The 2013 Nissan Maxima offers a blend of sporty dynamics and comfort, but its reliability is rated average.
2012
The 2012 Nissan Maxima offers a compelling blend of performance and luxury for its age, but its average reliability rating and a high TSB count warrant careful inspection.
2011
The 2011 Nissan Maxima offers a potent V6 and front-wheel-drive dynamics but lands in average reliability territory.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Nissan Maxima?
Carfocal currently has 13 published Maxima reports, covering 2011 through 2023. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2023 Nissan Maxima presents an excellent reliability record with no recalls or complaints reported, earning a top safety score.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023.
Is the Nissan Maxima reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Nissan Maxima. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2023 nissan maxima presents an excellent reliability record with no recalls or complaints reported, earning a top safety score. and given its excellent reliability and safety scores, the 2023 nissan maxima offers strong value on the used market. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
13 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Nissan Maxima?
Across Carfocal's published Maxima guides, recurring problem areas include Rear Window Glass Attachment, Brake Pads and Rotors, and Suspension Components (e.g., Struts, Bushings). The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Rear Window Glass Attachment, Brake Pads and Rotors, and Suspension Components (e.g., Struts, Bushings).
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 13
- Years tracked
- 13
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints