Should I Buy a Nissan Maxima?

Complete buying guide for the Nissan Maxima: best years, worst years, common problems, recall history, and reliability trends across all model years.

Best Years to Buy

These Nissan Maxima model years have the fewest complaints and best reliability:

Years to Avoid

These model years have the most complaints and known issues:

Common Problems Across All Years

• Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction — 2 reports
• Brake System Failure — 1 reports
• Engine Compartment Fire — 1 reports
• Panoramic Sunroof Lining Detachment — 1 reports
• Headlight Beam Defect — 1 reports
• Engine/Cooling System Malfunction — 1 reports
• Exploding Sunroof — 1 reports
• Electrical System Glitches — 1 reports
• Panoramic Sunroof Spontaneous Shattering — 1 reports
• Engine/Power Train Stalling — 1 reports

All Model Years