This page covers 1 recall, 20 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2020 Nissan Maxima.
24 mpg combined
9.8 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.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints for the 2020 Maxima are spread across a modest number of reports, with no single system generating an outsized volume. Structural issues draw the most attention, with multiple owners reporting that front control arms develop cracks, prompting dealer recommendations for replacement. A separate structural concern involves the panoramic sunroof glass separating or shattering while driving at highway speeds, with glass pieces entering the cabin. Electrical and airbag-related complaints each account for a handful of reports, with owners describing the forward collision warning system activating on its own shortly after startup, without any obstacle present, on vehicles with relatively low mileage. One report describes an engine stall at low speed with no warning lights beforehand, though that appears to be an isolated account.
20
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The rear window glass may not stay properly secured to the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear window glass at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
