Used Nissan Maxima: Inspection checklist
Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 84 complaints across these 6 years; the 2018 drew the most.
Choose a model year
2023
Fewest complaintsFew owner complaints
1 complaint0 recallsOpen checklist
2022
Few owner complaints
5 complaints0 recallsOpen checklist
2021
Few owner complaints
3 complaints0 recallsOpen checklist
2020
Most reported: body and structure
21 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
2019
Most reported: electrical
18 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
2018
Most complaintsMost reported: brakes
36 complaints2 recallsOpen checklist
Problems that follow the Maxima from year to year
Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.
| Area | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 5 | 2 | 2 | 9 | |||
| Electrical | 5 | 2 | 7 |
Maxima generations and updates
First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.
Mileages where Maxima problems start
From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.
