Nissan Maxima

19842023 · 69 configurations

Lowest
17
Average
21
Best
25

The Nissan Maxima has been tested by the EPA across 69 different configurations spanning model years 1984 through 2023. Over this period, the Maxima has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 17 MPG to 25 MPG, with an overall average of 21 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2023
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S7)Premium
$2,900203024MPG
2022
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S7)Premium
$2,900203024MPG
2021
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S7)Premium
$2,900203024MPG
2020
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S7)Premium
$2,900203024MPG
2019
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S7)Premium
$2,900203024MPG
2018
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S7)Premium
$2,750213025MPG
2017
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S7)Premium
$2,750213025MPG
2016
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S7)Premium
$2,750223025MPG
2014
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6)Premium
$3,150192622MPG
2013
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6)Premium
$3,150192622MPG
2012
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6)Premium
$3,150192622MPG
2011
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6)Premium
$3,150192622MPG
2010
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6)Premium
$3,150192622MPG
2009
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Premium
$3,150192622MPG
2008
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Premium
$3,300192521MPG
2007
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Premium
$3,300192521MPG
2006
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
2006
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$2,850182621MPG
2005
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
2005
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$2,850182621MPG
2004
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182521MPG
2004
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
2004
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$2,850182621MPG
2003
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172420MPG
2003
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,850192621MPG
2002
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172420MPG
2002
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,850192621MPG
2001
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172420MPG
2001
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,700192522MPG
2000
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000182620MPG
2000
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850192521MPG
1999
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1999
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850192521MPG
1998
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1998
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850192421MPG
1997
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,300182621MPG
1997
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300192421MPG
1996
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,300182621MPG
1996
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300192521MPG
1995
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,300182621MPG
1995
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300192521MPG
1994
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,650172419MPG
1994
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,650172319MPG
1994
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,450182420MPG
1993
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,650172319MPG
1993
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,650172419MPG
1993
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,450182420MPG
1992
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,650172419MPG
1992
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,650172419MPG
1992
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,450182420MPG
1991
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,650172419MPG
1991
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,450182420MPG
1990
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,650172419MPG
1990
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,450182420MPG
1989
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,650172419MPG
1989
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,450182420MPG
1988
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1988
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
1987
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1987
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
1986
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1986
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
1985
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150172219MPG
1985
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1985
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150172319MPG
1984
2.4L 6-cyl
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182421MPG
1984
2.4L 6-cyl
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1984
2.4L 6-cyl
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1984
2.4L 6-cyl
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG

Historical Efficiency

2023
24
2022
24
2021
24
2020
24
2019
24
2018
25
2017
25
2016
25
2014
22
2013
22
2012
22
2011
22
2010
22
2009
22
2008
21
2007
21
2006
21
2005
21
2004
21
2003
21

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Maxima) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Nissan Maxima. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Nissan Nissan/Datsun 810/Maxima grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
2,324
Total Deaths
1,541

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
14.8%
Fire Occurrence
2.2%
Speeding Involved
21.9%
DUI Involved
23.1%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

76%
Front
16%
Side
8%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes199
Fatalities
122
Deaths/Crash
0.61
2022
Fatal Crashes224
Fatalities
141
Deaths/Crash
0.63
2021
Fatal Crashes235
Fatalities
159
Deaths/Crash
0.68
2020
Fatal Crashes232
Fatalities
160
Deaths/Crash
0.69
2019
Fatal Crashes202
Fatalities
129
Deaths/Crash
0.64
2018
Fatal Crashes224
Fatalities
130
Deaths/Crash
0.58
2017
Fatal Crashes236
Fatalities
162
Deaths/Crash
0.69
2016
Fatal Crashes271
Fatalities
183
Deaths/Crash
0.68
2015
Fatal Crashes269
Fatalities
182
Deaths/Crash
0.68
2014
Fatal Crashes232
Fatalities
173
Deaths/Crash
0.75

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2020
1
2018
1
2016
8
2009
1
2007
1
2006
1
2005
1
2004
2
2002
3
2001
4
1997
1
1995
2
1993
1
1992
1
1989
4
1985
2
Critical
Moderate
Advisory