2019 Nissan Maxima Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Nissan Maxima.

20182020
Complaints
26
per 10K Sold
7.4
US Sales
35,076
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Injuries
6
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2019 Nissan Maxima Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

Engine Problems

Crash-related:1
#23 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Crash-related:1
#33 complaints

Brakes

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Nissan Maxima.

Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 Nissan Maxima

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,228,830 vehicles.

19V654000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~1,228,830 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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2019 Nissan Maxima — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 Nissan Maxima reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2019 Nissan Maxima has 26 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Nissan Maxima?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (3 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (3 complaints); Brakes (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2019 Nissan Maxima?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Nissan Maxima include 6 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 6 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,228,830 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Nissan Maxima?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Maxima reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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