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Nissan Maxima recalls and problems

22 recalls and 5,420 owner complaints for 22 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
22
Complaints
5,420
Crashes reported
216
Fires reported
61

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Nissan Maxima by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2022 Maxima051120
2021 Maxima030000
2020 Maxima1223030
2019 Maxima1182020
2018 Maxima2361110
2017 Maxima41068370
2016 Maxima8142104120
2014 Maxima09610140
2013 Maxima0621110
2012 Maxima01076270
2011 Maxima010651150
2010 Maxima127572110
2009 Maxima13397260
2008 Maxima0797040
2007 Maxima11294130
2006 Maxima2576214120
2005 Maxima29481610290
2004 Maxima21,4263316302
2003 Maxima3206132121
2002 Maxima6205270236
2001 Maxima31728460
2000 Maxima0360256262

Most reported Nissan Maxima problems

Problem areaReports
Power Train2,360
Electrical System634
Steering468
Engine356
Air Bags349
Engine and Engine Cooling340
Unknown or Other287
Structure285
Suspension278
Vehicle Speed Control210

All Nissan Maxima recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
20V-570Sep 22, 20202020VisibilityNissan North America, Inc.
20V-008Jan 9, 20202001–2003Air BagsNissan North America, Inc.
19V-807Nov 8, 20192016–2018Park outsideService Brakes, HydraulicNissan North America, Inc.
19V-654Sep 12, 20192018–2019Back Over PreventionNissan North America, Inc.
18V-601Sep 7, 20182016–2017Park outsideService Brakes, HydraulicNissan North America, Inc.
16V-911Dec 19, 20162016Air BagsNissan North America, Inc.
16V-636Sep 2, 20162016–2017Service Brakes, HydraulicNissan North America, Inc.
16V-244Apr 26, 20162016–2017Air BagsNissan North America, Inc.
16V-193Apr 7, 20162016Service Brakes, HydraulicNissan North America, Inc.
15V-733Nov 5, 20152016Service Brakes, HydraulicNissan North America, Inc.
15V-486Aug 4, 20152016Fuel System, GasolineNissan North America, Inc.
15V-287May 15, 20152001–2003Air BagsNissan North America, Inc.
09V-358Sep 16, 20092009–2010SuspensionNissan is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 altima and maxima passenger cars.
06V-402Oct 23, 20062007SteeringCertain passenger vehicles equipped with an 'intelligent key' fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
06V-046Feb 13, 20062006SuspensionOn 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.
05V-512Nov 7, 20052004–2006SeatsOn 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 be pinched under the driver seat.
05V-338Jul 26, 20052005Child SeatCertain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
04V-326Jul 7, 20042004VisibilityOn 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.
03V-455Nov 17, 20032002–2003Engine and Engine CoolingOn 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 stress accelerated by the existence of flux…
02V-146May 30, 20022001–2002SuspensionOn 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.
02V-043Feb 12, 20022002Vehicle Speed ControlOn certain passenger vehicles equipped with an electronic throttle control system, the stopper for the accelerator pedal will prevent excessive movement of the accelerator position sensor.
02V-010Jan 11, 20022002Power TrainOn 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 the design.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Nissan Maxima?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2004 Nissan Maxima has the most reports (1,426). Check the 2004 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Nissan Maxima have?

NHTSA lists 22 safety recalls covering Nissan Maxima model years 2001–2007, 2009–2010, 2016–2020.

What are the most common Nissan Maxima problems?

Owners report power train, electrical system, steering problems most often.