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Nissan Maxima

6,837 owner complaints (NHTSA, USA) + recalls with manufacturer remedies. Real numbers, not prose.

Worst year: 2004 · 1,415 complaints

Most reported problem areas: Power Train

Complaints by model year

1982
4 🔥 2
1983
3 🔥 1
1984
34 🔥 4
1985
51⚠ 2 🔥 36
1986
58⚠ 3 🔥 37
1987
166⚠ 5 🔥 90
1988
60⚠ 3 🔥 28
1989
58⚠ 7 🔥 2
1990
98⚠ 7 🔥 3
1991
70⚠ 7 🔥 2
1992
110⚠ 15 🔥 2
1993
81⚠ 9 🔥 5
1994
83⚠ 6 🔥 2
1995
143⚠ 17 🔥 3
1996
82⚠ 14 🔥 3
1997
101⚠ 7 🔥 16
1998
110⚠ 13 🔥 12
1999
164⚠ 7 🔥 5
2000
356⚠ 25 🔥 6
2001
170⚠ 8 🔥 4
2002
204⚠ 26
2003
204⚠ 13 🔥 2
2004
1,415⚠ 33 🔥 16
2005
940⚠ 16 🔥 10
2006
571⚠ 21 🔥 4
2007
129⚠ 4 🔥 1
2008
75⚠ 7
2009
337⚠ 7 🔥 2
2010
273⚠ 7 🔥 2
2011
105⚠ 5 🔥 1
2012
106⚠ 6 🔥 2
2013
61⚠ 1 🔥 1
2014
92⚠ 10 🔥 1
2015
1⚠ 1
2016
141⚠ 10 🔥 4
2017
98⚠ 7 🔥 2
2018
36⚠ 1 🔥 1
2019
18⚠ 2
2020
20⚠ 2
2021
3
2022
5⚠ 1 🔥 1
2023
1

Most reported problem areas

Power Train2,438
Electrical System897
Engine And Engine Cooling545
Steering520
Air Bags510
Service Brakes428
Fuel System414
Gasoline398
Engine368
Structure351

Recalls with manufacturer remedy (12)

2016 Service Brakes, Hydraulic (16V636000)

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS Actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.

2016 Service Brakes, Hydraulic (16V193000)

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ABS actuator, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 16, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

2007 Steering (06V402000)

Dealers WILL Inspect AND Replace THE Steering Wheel LOCK Assembly FREE OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON December 18, 2006. Owners MAY Contact Nissan AT 1-800-647-7261.

2005 Child Seat (05V338000)

Dealers WILL Replace THE Lower Anchorage Brackets WITH Modified Brackets TO Ensure THAT THE Standard IS MET. THE Recall Began ON August 28, 2006. THE Infiniti Q45 Model Vehicles ARE Being Campaigned Under A Separate Recall (Please SEE 05v374000). Owners Should Contact Nissan AT 1-800-647-7261 OR Infiniti AT 1-800-662-6200.

2005 Seats (05V512000)

Dealers WILL Replace THE WIRE Harness AND Route IT Correctly. THE Recall Began ON January 16, 2006. Owners MAY Contact Nissan AT 1-800-647-7261.

2004 Visibility (04V326000)

Dealers WILL Inspect AND Replace THE Glass IN THE Skyview ROOF. THE Recall Began ON September 7, 2004. Owners Should Contact Nissan AT 1-800-647-7261.

2002 Suspension (02V146000)

Dealers WILL Replace THE Transverse Links ON THE LEFT AND Right Sides WITH NEW ONES. Owner Notification Began JULY 29, 2002. Owners WHO TAKE Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed UPON Service DATE AND DO NOT Receive THE FREE Remedy Within A Reasonable TIME Should Contact Nissan AT 1-800-647-7261 OR Infiniti AT 1-800-662-6200.

2002 Power Train (02V010000)

Dealers WILL Inspect THE Odometer TO Determine IF IT IS Correct AND, IF NOT, WILL Replace THE Speedometer/Odometer Assembly. Owner Notification Began December 12, 2001. Owners WHO TAKE Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed UPON Service DATE AND DO NOT Receive THE FREE Remedy Within A Reasonable TIME Should Contact Nissan AT 1-800-647-7261.

1993 Air Bags (94V007000)

A Tunnel Sensor OF Different Design WILL BE Installed ON THE Affected Vehicles.

1993 Wheels (94V194000)

Dealers WILL Remove THE Clear Plastic Coating FROM THE Brake Rotor Mating Surface ON THE BACK OF EACH Wheel AND FROM THE Wheel NUT Mating Surfaces. THE Wheels WILL BE Reinstalled AND THE Wheel NUTS Tightened. Wheels, HUB Bolts, AND NUTS WILL BE Replaced IF Necessary.

1989 Fuel System, Gasoline (95V244000)

Dealers WILL Inspect These Vehicles AND Corrective Action WILL BE Taken Depending UPON THE Extent OF THE Corrosion.

1986 Visibility (86V096000)

ADD MORE Adhesive TO Bottom OF Front Windshield Glass.

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