2018 Nissan Maxima vs 2020 Nissan Maxima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Nissan Maxima | 2020 Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 36 | 22 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 165 | 99 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25 | 24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 39,179 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Maxima | Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 2 |
| Structure | 2 | 4 |
| Power Train | 1 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 2 |
2018 Nissan Maxima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.