2020 Hyundai Elantra 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 | 2020 Hyundai Elantra | 2020 Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 250 | 22 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 97 | 99 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 21 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–36 | 24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 11,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Elantra | Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 105 | 1 |
| Power Train | 47 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 27 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 28 | 0 |
| Steering | 20 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 14 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 33 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 31 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 13 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
2020 Hyundai Elantra
2020 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.