Nissan MAXIMA — Years to Avoid
Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.
Avoid These Years
2010 Nissan MAXIMA
399 complaints (317% of segment average)
Main issue: THE CAR HAS ELECTRONIC STEERING AND IS A SAFETY HAZARD IN MY OPINION. THE CAR WILL DRIFT TO THE RIGHT ON ITS OWN AND WHEN YOU STEER IT BACK TO PREVENT RUNNING OFF THE PAVEMENT THE CAR VEERS TO YOUR LEFT AND WOULD RUN OFF THE ROAD TO YOUR LEFT IF YOU DO NOT CORRECT IT. ON A STRAIGHT STRETCH OF ROAD
2016 Nissan MAXIMA
223 complaints (177% of segment average)
Main issue: SUNROOF TRANSMISSION FRONT BUMPER CLIP FUEL SONAR SENOR NOT WORKING
2017 Nissan MAXIMA
152 complaints (121% of segment average)
Main issue: DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN OUR COMMUNITY ALL OF A SUDDEN A LARGE BANG AND OUR SUNROOF EXPLODED.
2011 Nissan MAXIMA
138 complaints (110% of segment average)
Main issue: NEW 2011 NISSAN MAXIMA. PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS SOMETIMES FAIL TO ACTIVATE AT ALL OR ACTIVATE ONLY AFTER DRIVING SEVERAL (12-15) MILES WITH A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. SITUATION HAS OCCURRED ROUTINELY SINCE TAKING DELIVERY OF VEHICLE ON 10/14/10. CONSEQUENTLY, FRONT SEAT PASSENGERS AR
Safe to Buy
2022 Nissan MAXIMA
6 complaints — well below segment average
2019 Nissan MAXIMA
28 complaints — well below segment average
2020 Nissan MAXIMA
33 complaints — well below segment average
2018 Nissan MAXIMA
46 complaints — well below segment average