2020 Nissan Maxima vs 2020 Nissan Sentra
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 Nissan Maxima | 2020 Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 22 | 204 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 99 | 115 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24 | 33 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 30,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Maxima | Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 60 |
| Steering | 1 | 55 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 44 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 25 |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 11 |
| Power Train | 3 | 9 |
| Engine | 1 | 9 |
| Suspension | 0 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 21 |
| Stalling | 0 | 5 |
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.