The Lemon Index2019 Nissan Maxima.
The 2019 Nissan Maxima is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 11 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 29, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 1 recall, and it gets 24 mpg combined. The best Nissan Maxima year is 2013.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 18 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Maxima year. 2019 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 5K to 31K miles on the car (6 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 1
- back over prevention 2019
Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Nissan told dealers about
Nissan sent dealers 132 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- ALL MODEL YEAR 2012 AND NEWER NISSAN VEHICLES; EVAP LEAK DTC P0442, P0455, P0456 INFORMATION…
- NISSAN; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin does NOT…
- AEB WARNING LIGHT BLINKING This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a lane camera
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3300 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Headlights disabled in rain car varied right drastically and in park it still go in motion
2019 Nissan Maxima owner · NHTSA complaint 11301893
Quick answers
Is the 2019 Nissan Maxima reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 3.4× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 29; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Nissan Maxima year by this measure is 2013.
What are the most common 2019 Nissan Maxima problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (27%), body structure (18%) and engine (18%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2019 Nissan Maxima have?
1 safety recall (latest: back over prevention). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Nissan Maxima get?
24 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2019 Nissan Maxima have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2019 Nissan Maxima cost in fuel a year?
About $3300 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2019 Nissan Maxima have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Nissan Maxima year is better than the 2019?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2013, 2019 and 2011.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works