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2020 Nissan Maxima Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 21 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Good Choice — 2020 Nissan Maxima

The 2020 Nissan Maxima has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
21
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
2
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2020 Nissan Maxima (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Nissan dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V570000
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Most Common Problems — 2020 Nissan Maxima

Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Structure
4
Power Train
2
Forward Collision Avoidance
2
Latches/locks/linkages
2
Air Bags
2
Service Brakes
2
Engine
1
Steering
1
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Nissan Maxima — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2020 model year is highlighted.

2014 95 complaints 2015 1 complaints 2016 141 complaints 2017 101 complaints 2018 36 complaints 2019 18 complaints 2020 21 complaints 2021 3 complaints 2022 5 complaints 2023 1 complaints 2024 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2014, 2016, 2017 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2015, 2019, 2021 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2020 Nissan Maxima

Is the 2020 Nissan Maxima reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 Nissan Maxima has 1 recall and 21 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2020 Nissan Maxima have?
The 2020 Nissan Maxima has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Nissan Maxima?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2020 Nissan Maxima are: Structure, Power Train, Forward Collision Avoidance, Latches/locks/linkages. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2020 Nissan Maxima safe to buy?
The 2020 Nissan Maxima has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Nissan Maxima should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Nissan Maxima are: 2015, 2019, 2021. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2014, 2016, 2017.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.