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Nissan Maxima
Model Overview
The Nissan Maxima mid-size sedan is the brand's most upscale offering, bridging the gap between Nissan and its Infiniti luxury line. Despite being labeled a sport sedan by its maker, the Maxima is more about swift comfort. It's powerful and smooth and handles nicely, but it's also surprisingly fuel efficient in highway driving. There are lots of tech options available, and upscale trims are nicely finished inside.
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Owner Scores
Comfort
9
Performance
9
Fuel Economy
8
Interior Design
9
Exterior Styling
9
Reliability
9
Owner Reviews
Art2014
100% satisfied, best value for class vehicle
December 17, 2017
Overall Score
This vehicle has been totally reliable. Recently brought vehicle in for maintenance check, it needed a new key fob battery which was covered under warranty ($6.99). There have been no service requirements during its 3 yr - 60k warranty. The look and feel of this car are very sporty. Previously owned a 2002 Maxima, so I do believe that I have a valued opinion on this vehicle.
I have no plans to trade this vehicle in any time soon.
Only minor complaint is that the open sun roof is wind noisy, so I seldom use it.
Comfort
10
Performance
10
Fuel Economy
6
Interior Design
10
Exterior Styling
10
Reliability
10
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2020-003
Recall date
2020-01-10
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2001 2002 2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
36,217
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
This recall is for certain vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced as a part of an earlier recall campaign. This recall provides a final repair.
Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.
Safety Risk:
If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the passenger-front airbag inflator. The passenger-front airbag module or inflator will be replaced as necessary. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.
Recall number
2019-567
Recall date
2019-11-11
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2016 2017 2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
42,447
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) actuator pump may leak brake fluid and malfunction. This would cause the ABS warning lamp to turn on. If this problem is not fixed, damage to the ABS actuator could result in a short circuit.
Note: This is a replacement and expansion of Transport Canada recall 2018-486. All vehicles that did not have the ABS actuator pump replaced under that recall require this repair.
Safety Risk:
A short circuit could increase the risk of a fire, even while parked.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail with an interim notice. A final repair is not yet available. If the ABS warning light stays on for 10 seconds or longer, you should park your vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures. You should also call Nissan or Infiniti Roadside assistance to have your vehicle towed to a dealer for repair. A second notice will be sent to you once the final repair parts are available. This letter will advise you to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the ABS actuator.
Recall number
2019-459
Recall date
2019-09-13
System affected
Visual System
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R1911
Units Affected:
126,195
Notification Type:
Compliance TC
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the rear view camera system does not return to the default setting when the transmission is shifted to reverse. This could cause a reduction in rear visibility if a driver had previously adjusted the camera display. Canadian regulations require that the rear view image returns to its original setting each time the camera is turned on.
Safety Risk:
Reduced rear visibility could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the rear view camera.
Recall number
2018-486
Recall date
2018-09-10
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2016 2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R1807 / R1809 / R1808
Units Affected:
19,761
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) actuator pump may leak brake fluid onto an electronic circuit board, causing it to malfunction. This would cause the illumination of the ABS warning lamp on the instrument panel. If the vehicle continues to be operated, damage to the ABS module could lead to a fire, creating a risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and replace the ABS actuator as necessary. Note: This replaces recall 2016-424. Vehicles repaired under that campaign require a second repair under this campaign.
Recall number
2016-630
Recall date
2016-12-15
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
PC523
Units Affected:
14
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles may have been fitted with an incorrect Occupant Classification System (OCS) module. An incorrect OCS module would impair the effectiveness of the OCS, potentially failing to properly classify an adult passenger seated in the front passenger seat. This could increase the risk of injury to the occupant in a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace and update the OCS module.
Recall number
2016-424
Recall date
2016-09-01
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2016 2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
PC482
Units Affected:
10,819
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control may have ABS actuators that may have been manufactured out of specification. This could cause the ABS actuator pump seal to leak brake fluid. This would cause the ABS warning light to illuminate, and if ignored, and the vehicle continues to be operated in this condition, the brake fluid leak could create an electrical short in the actuator circuit. This could lead to a fire, which could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the ABS actuator, and will replace as necessary.
Recall number
2016-179
Recall date
2016-04-25
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2016 2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
257,130
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a defect in the occupant classification system could allow an adult sitting in the front passenger seat to be classified as a child or an “empty seat”. This would suppress the airbag, which could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Correction: For affected Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue and Sentra vehicles, dealers will reprogram the airbag control unit and the occupant classification system control unit. For affected Leaf, NV200, Pathfinder, Q50 and JX35/QX60 vehicles, dealers will replace the occupant classification system electronic control unit.
Recall number
2016-148
Recall date
2016-04-06
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
722
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles may have been manufactured with a defective Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) actuator. This could cause pressure control to be delayed when the Anti-Lock Brakes are activated, resulting in loss of vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash causing in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the ABS actuator and, if affected, replace the defective ABS actuator.
Recall number
2015-471
Recall date
2015-10-15
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
3,126
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the sealing ring between the fuel sending unit and the fuel tank may move out of position in a crash. This could increase the potential risk of a fuel leak in the event of a crash increasing the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install a retainer ring between the fuel sending unit and fuel tank. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2015-341.
Recall number
2015-341
Recall date
2015-07-30
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
682
Notification Type:
Superseded
On certain vehicles, the O-ring between the fuel sending unit and the fuel tank may not have been seated correctly at the time of assembly. This could increase the potential risk of a fuel leak in the event of a crash increasing the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install a revised fuel sending unit locking ring. Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2015-471. Please see recall 2015-471 for more information. Click here for more information.
Recall number
2014-272
Recall date
2014-07-02
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2002 2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R1302 (Nissan), R1303 (Infiniti)
Units Affected:
20,412
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the passenger (frontal) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the passenger airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger airbag inflator. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2013117. Vehicles corrected as part of the previous campaign will require re-inspection and/or repair.
Recall number
2013-117
Recall date
2013-04-11
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2001 2002 2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R1302 (Nissan), R1303 (Infiniti)
Units Affected:
55,824
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the passenger (frontal) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the passenger airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger airbag inflator.
Recall number
2009-263
Recall date
2009-09-11
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2009 2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R144
Units Affected:
2,276
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the metal upper strut insulators may have been manufactured incorrectly and, as a result, could fail. In the worse case this could allow the strut rod to come out of its mounting position, adversely affecting vehicle handling. This could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the front strut insulators.
Recall number
2006-271
Recall date
2006-10-19
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2007
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
135
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 114 - Locking and Immobilization Systems. The steering wheel lock may engage with the ignition in the "OFF" position, even if the transmission is out of the "PARK" position. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the steering wheel lock assembly.
Recall number
2006-040
Recall date
2006-02-13
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2006
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R105
Units Affected:
32
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
The die used for stamping the rear suspension subframe was out of specification during three days of production. As a result, the thickness of the attachment bracket for the rear lower link may be less than the minimum specification. This could result in a crack forming in the attachment bracket. If a crack propagates through the bracket, the rear lower link may separate from the bracket. Under certain severe driving conditions, stability of the vehicle may be compromised, leading to a loss of vehicle control. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the rear suspension subframe.
Recall number
2005-341
Recall date
2005-11-03
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2004 2005 2006
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R 99
Units Affected:
11,873
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with a driver seat power lumbar support, if the wire harness from the lumbar switch is routed incorrectly, the harness could be pinched or chafed against the structural parts on the underside of the seat when the seat is in the full-down position. An electrical short could ignite the harness cover and cause a fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the lumbar wire harness.
Recall number
2004-217
Recall date
2004-07-07
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2004
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R91
Units Affected:
2,774
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the glass for the Skyview Roof may not have been quenched properly after the forming process resulting in temper imbalance. This could create extensive internal stress in the glass and eventually cause the glass to shatter. Correction: Dealers will replace the Skyview Roof glass.
Recall number
2003-267
Recall date
2003-11-05
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2001 2002 2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R86
Units Affected:
74,143
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor may have an improper solder joint. This could cause the Service Engine Soon warning light to come on, create a no start condition, cause reduced engine power, or cause the engine to stop running without warning during vehicle operation. Correction: Dealers will replace the crankshaft position sensor and both camshaft position sensors.
Recall number
2002-088
Recall date
2002-05-29
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2002
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R71A AND R71B
Units Affected:
4,800
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles the pin at the inboard end of the front lower control arm may break. This may result in difficulty in directional control and tire contact with the inner fender. Correction: Dealers will replace the front control arms.
Recall number
2002-022
Recall date
2002-02-14
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2002
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R-68 R-69
Units Affected:
2,851
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with an electronic throttle control system. The stopper for the accelerator pedal will prevent excessive movement of the accelerator position sensor. If the driver applies overly excessive force to the accelerator pedal while at the same time pushing it to the right, the pedal can "over travel" due to the design of the pedal stopper. This will cause the engine malfunction indicator lamp to come on and the engine speed to be severely limited. If this occurs unexpectedly, it could lead to a crash. Correction: Dealers will install a new accelerator pedal stopper.
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