Nissan Maxima engine problems by year
369 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 23 Maxima model years. The most reported year is 2005 with 61 reports.
| Year | Engine reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Maxima | 1 | 5% | — | |
| 2018 Maxima | 1 | 3% | — | |
| 2017 Maxima | 8 | 8% | — | |
| 2016 Maxima | 18 | 13% | — | |
| 2014 Maxima | 9 | 9% | — | |
| 2013 Maxima | 4 | 6% | — | |
| 2012 Maxima | 11 | 10% | — | |
| 2011 Maxima | 12 | 11% | — | |
| 2010 Maxima | 20 | 7% | 66,475 mi | |
| 2009 Maxima | 18 | 5% | 86,000 mi | |
| 2008 Maxima | 5 | 6% | — | |
| 2007 Maxima | 18 | 14% | 84,500 mi | |
| 2006 Maxima | 47 | 8% | 101,000 mi | |
| 2005 Maxima | 61 | 6% | 95,000 mi | |
| 2004 Maxima | 51 | 4% | 103,500 mi | |
| 2003 Maxima | 43 | 21% | 122,500 mi | |
| 2002 Maxima | 19 | 9% | 136,412 mi | |
| 2001 Maxima | 7 | 4% | — | |
| 2000 Maxima | 9 | 3% | — | |
| 1999 Maxima | 2 | 1% | — | |
| 1998 Maxima | 2 | 2% | — | |
| 1997 Maxima | 2 | 2% | — | |
| 1996 Maxima | 1 | 1% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.