Nissan
Maxima
Nissan Maxima: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeNissan
ClassMidsize car
Model years (US)2000–2014, 2016–2023
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Nissan Maxima2015–2023
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | A36 |
| Production | April 2015–July 2023 |
| Model years | 2016–2023 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Nissan D platform |
| Engines | Gasoline 2.5 L QR25DE I4 (China) 3.5 L VQ35DE V6 |
| Transmissions | CVT |
| Wheelbase | 2,776 mm |
| Length | 4,897 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm |
| Class | Full-size car |
| Assembly | United States: Smyrna, Tennessee (Nissan Smyrna assembly plant) China: Xiangyang (DMCL) (Until 2019) |
| Designer | Giovanny Arroba (exterior) Jackie Chang (interior) |
Nissan Maxima2008–2014
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | A35 |
| Production | May 2008–December 2014 |
| Model years | 2009–2014 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Nissan D platform |
| Engines | 3.5 L VQ35DE V6 |
| Transmissions | CVT |
| Wheelbase | 2,776 mm |
| Length | 4,841 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm |
| Height | 1,468 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,617 kg |
| Assembly | United States: Smyrna, Tennessee (Nissan Smyrna assembly plant) |
| Designer | Shiro Nakamura (2006) |
Nissan Maxima2003–2008
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | A34 |
| Production | January 2003 – May 2008 |
| Model years | 2004–2008 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Nissan FF-L platform |
| Engines | Gasoline 3.5 L VQ35DE V6 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual (RS6F51A / RS6F51H) (2004-2006) 4/5-speed automatic (2004-2006) CVT (2007-2008) |
| Wheelbase | 2,824 mm |
| Length | 2003–2006: 4,915 mm 2006–2008: 4,938 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,623 kg |
| Assembly | United States: Smyrna, Tennessee (Nissan Smyrna Assembly Plant) |
| Designer | Jerry Hirshberg (2000) |
Nissan Maxima1999–2003
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | A33B |
| Production | April 1999 – December 2002 |
| Model years | 2000–2003 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Engines | Gasoline 3.0 L VQ30DE-K V6 3.5 L VQ35DE V6 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed automatic (RE4F04A / RE4F04W) 5-speed manual (RS5F50A / RS5F50V) 6-speed manual (RS6F51A) |
| Wheelbase | 2,751 mm |
| Length | 1999–2001: 4,839 mm 2001–03: 4,864 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm |
| Height | 1999–2001: 1,435 mm 2001–03 GXE: 1,430 mm 2001–03 SE: 1,440 mm 2001–03 GLE: 1,450 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,472 kg |
| Assembly | Japan: Oppama Plant, Yokosuka, Kanagawa |
| Designer | Jerry Hirshberg (1997) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2014, 2016–2023 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2004–2006 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2002–2006 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2002–2004 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2001 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2001 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2014, 2016–2023 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive | 9.4–11.2 L/100 km | 10.7–12.4 L/100 km | 7.8–9.4 L/100 km |
| 2004–2006 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| 2002–2006 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 8.7–9.0 L/100 km |
| 2002–2004 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 9.4–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2000–2001 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 9.0–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2000–2001 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Midsize car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2014, 2016–2023 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.0–3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | CVT, Manual, Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium), Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 31 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 396–453 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,718–2,945 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2014, 2016–2023 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and drivetrain | 2344 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Engine and cooling | 714 | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Electrical system | 636 | 2000, 2009, 2010 |
| Steering | 475 | 2004, 2009, 2010 |
| Airbags | 380 | 2002, 2003, 2009 |
| Brakes | 344 | 2000, 2004, 2006 |
| Suspension | 285 | 2004, 2009, 2010 |
| Body and structure | 278 | 2004, 2005, 2007 |
| Tyres | 228 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Speed control and cruise | 216 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2014, 2016–2023: 5460 complaints, 219 with a crash and 61 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.