This page covers 2 recalls, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2018 Nissan Maxima.
25 mpg combined
9.4 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2018 Nissan Maxima received an overall rating of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program for US-market vehicles. In frontal crash testing, it earned 4 stars, while side crash and rollover tests both yielded 5-star ratings. The side pole crash test resulted in 4 stars. NHTSA applies these ratings across model years until a vehicle redesign occurs, so this rating covers the Maxima through its current generation.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2018 Nissan Maxima has 2 recalls, the most serious involving a brake system component where fluid can leak onto a circuit board, cause an electrical short, and start a fire.
The second recall covers the backup camera, which can fail to display an image when reversing, reducing visibility behind the vehicle and raising the risk of a collision. Note that prior repair attempts on the brake recall did not fully resolve the issue for all affected vehicles, and this recall expands the scope of that earlier campaign.
At a glance
What can fail
The Anti-lock Brake System actuator pump may leak brake fluid onto an internal circuit board.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the ABS actuator at no cost to you.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The backup camera display settings can be changed so the rear view image disappears. The system saves this setting, so the rear view remains hidden when you shift into reverse.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the backup camera software settings at no cost to restore proper rear visibility functionality.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
