2022 Nissan Maxima Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 21, 2024 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Maxima years
Not enough data 26th of 29 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Nissan Maxima. That ranks 26th out of 29 Maxima model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (2 complaints, 40%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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2009 Nissan Maxima photographed in College Park, Maryland , USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2022 Nissan Maxima problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Unknown or Other2
Engine1
Exterior Lighting1 · ~2,700 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Structure1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Unknown or Other240%———
Engine120%———
Exterior Lighting120%2,700——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic120%———
Structure120%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2023, with 3 complaints
2022: 1202212023: 3202332024: 120241

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2022 Nissan Maxima recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2022 Nissan Maxima.

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 owned a 2022 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while her granddaughter was driving at 40 MPH and attempting to stop at a stop sign, with the brake pedal depressed all the way to the floorboard, the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the driver swerved in an attempt to avoid a…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Jun 21, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11595822

On February 10, 2023 I purchased a 2022 Nissan Maxima with a little over 19,000 miles on it. Which has a warranty for up to 104,000 miles. Currently at a little over 25,000 miles. Maybe a week later I noticed a noise coming from the rear, so I informed the Finance Manager, Paul. He then goes on to…

Structure · received May 30, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11524488

Panoramic sunroof lining started to droop and hang on the back portion of the panoramic roof blocking my view before the car reached 2,000 miles. Dealership refuses to fix stating they would have a Nissan representative look at it and make the repair stating the cost would be over 3,000 dollars…

Unknown or Other · received May 19, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11522774

The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle at night with the headlights illuminated, the driver’s side light beam had a dark shaded spot in the illuminated light field and the light field was directed approximately 35 degrees to the left creating…

Exterior Lighting · received Mar 21, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11512982

I'm investigating a fire in this vehicle. The owner was driving and noticed a smell of rubber or electrical burning. He parked the car and noticed a small amount of smoke from the passenger side of the hood area. It was dark out and he opened the hood and went to get a flashlight. he went about 100…

Engine · received Nov 3, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11492052

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Nissan Maxima?

Owners most often report unknown or other, engine, exterior lighting problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2022 Nissan Maxima?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2022 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 2022 has too little data to compare, 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.