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All cars · Nissan Maxima · 2020

2020 Nissan Maxima. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints11NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Body structure27%
Backup camera18%
Brakes18%
Parking brake18%
Airbags18%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1120101

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 20V570000 Sep 2020 Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear

    Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima, Maxima and Leaf vehicles. The rear window glass may not remain properly secured to the vehicle.

    Risk. Rear window glass that separates from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the back window glass, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC752.

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Engines and drivetrains 1

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.5L 6-cylAuto (AV-S7)FWD20 / 30 / 24Premium$3,200

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

YouTube repair topics

200 videos about the 2016–2023 Nissan Maxima, 31.8M views.

TopicVideosViews
Heat, A/C & blend door3222K
Infotainment, battery & electrical3155K
Intake, EGR & engine sensors277K
Spark plugs & ignition coils171K
Oil changes & service131K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2017564767,627Airbags
2018432242,337Brakes
2019291135,076Brakes
2020–11–Body structure
2021–3–Electrical
2022–5–Engine
2023–1–Electrical

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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