2020 Nissan Maxima Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Maxima years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 24th of 29 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Nissan Maxima. That ranks 24th out of 29 Maxima model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (4 complaints, 18%). Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 22owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 Nissan Maxima problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 18% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 14% | 64,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 9% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 9% | 54,600 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 9% | 84,214 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 9% | 3,200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 9% | 15,648 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 5% | 3,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 Nissan Maxima recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:glass, side/rear
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima, Maxima and Leaf vehicles. The rear window glass may not remain properly secured to the vehicle.
Risk: Rear window glass that separates from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the back window glass, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC752.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while her husband was attempting to park and turn off the vehicle, the gear shifter failed to shift into park, the STOP button failed to respond, and the vehicle suddenly accelerated, crashed into a tree in the median strip, knocked…
2020 Nissan Maxima SR is experiencing CVT transmission issues that appear substantially similar to the defects described in the Nissan CVT Martinez Class Action involving prior Nissan model years.
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The vehicle jerked before stalling in the middle of the road. No warning lights were illuminated. The Police were called to block traffic. The vehicle was…
When I start driving the front collision light comes on and off and then they'll stay on
Nissan dealership said the front control arms are cracking and recommended having them replaced.
Other Nissan Maxima years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Maxima | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Maxima | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 Maxima | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 22 | 1 |
| 2019 Maxima | 18 | 1 |
| 2018 Maxima | 36 | 2 |
| 2017 Maxima | 106 | 4 |
| 2016 Maxima | 142 | 8 |
| 2015 Maxima | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Maxima | 96 | 0 |
| 2013 Maxima | 62 | 0 |
| 2012 Maxima | 107 | 0 |
| 2011 Maxima | 106 | 0 |
| 2010 Maxima | 275 | 1 |
| 2009 Maxima | 339 | 1 |
| 2008 Maxima | 79 | 0 |
| 2007 Maxima | 129 | 1 |
| 2006 Maxima | 576 | 2 |
| 2005 Maxima | 948 | 2 |
| 2004 Maxima | 1,426 | 2 |
| 2003 Maxima | 206 | 3 |
| 2002 Maxima | 205 | 6 |
| 2001 Maxima | 172 | 3 |
| 2000 Maxima | 360 | 0 |
| 1999 Maxima | 165 | 0 |
| 1998 Maxima | 113 | 1 |
| 1997 Maxima | 102 | 1 |
| 1996 Maxima | 96 | 0 |
| 1995 Maxima | 152 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Nissan Maxima?
Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, structure, power train problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Nissan Maxima?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 Nissan Maxima a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Maxima model years, the 2020 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.