Worst 2020 Nissan Maxima Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STRUCTURE:BODY
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Nissan Maxima.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | — | — | 3,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 54,600 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 106,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | 3,200 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:SENSOR:FRONTAL IMPACT | 1 | 1 | — | 25,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 84,214 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 8,296 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 3,000 mi |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2020 Nissan Maxima. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2020 Nissan Maxima
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~450 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
Other Nissan Maxima Years
Wider context: See the full Nissan Maxima reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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