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Nissan Maxima by year
The Maxima is a midsize car sold from 1995–2020 with engines including 3.0L 6-cyl and 3.5L 6-cyl. NHTSA lists 39 recalls and 6,038 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | 21 | 0 | 152 |
| 1996 Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | 21 | 0 | 96 |
| 1997 Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | 21 | 1 | 102 |
| 1998 Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | 21 | 1 | 113 |
| 1999 Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | 21 | 0 | 165 |
| 2000 Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | 20–21 | 0 | 360 |
| 2001 Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | 20–22 | 3 | 172 |
| 2002 Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20–21 | 6 | 205 |
| 2003 Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20–21 | 3 | 206 |
| 2004 Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | 21 | 2 | 1,426 |
| 2005 Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | 21 | 2 | 948 |
| 2006 Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | 21 | 2 | 576 |
| 2007 Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | 21 | 1 | 129 |
| 2008 Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | 21 | 0 | 79 |
| 2009 Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | 22 | 1 | 339 |
| 2010 Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | 22 | 1 | 275 |
| 2011 Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | 22 | 0 | 106 |
| 2012 Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | 22 | 0 | 107 |
| 2013 Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | 22 | 0 | 62 |
| 2014 Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | 22 | 0 | 96 |
| 2016 Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | 25 | 8 | 142 |
| 2017 Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | 25 | 4 | 106 |
| 2018 Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | 25 | 2 | 36 |
| 2019 Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | 24 | 1 | 18 |
| 2020 Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | 24 | 1 | 22 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Nissan Maxima problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Maxima, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Nissan Maxima: questions
How much is a junk Nissan Maxima worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Maximas with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Nissan Maximas that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Nissan Maxima year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2004 Maxima (1,426). Across all years, the most-reported components were power train, power train and electrical system.
Which Nissan Maxima year has the most recalls?
The 2016 Maxima has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 8. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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