Nissan Maxima Structure Problems
Owners have filed 315 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Nissan Maxima across 27 model years. The 2004 model year has the most (56). The words owners use most often: “floor boards” (6% of reports).
- 315structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 13mention a crash
- 15mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,300typical repair cost reported by owners
- 62%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Floor boards: mentioned in 20 of 315 complaints (6%)
- Radiator support: mentioned in 18 of 315 complaints (6%)
- Driver passenger: mentioned in 18 of 315 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical structure repair on the Nissan Maxima at $1,300, and half of them between $680 and $3,950.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (1999–2021), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 209 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 315 complaints, 13 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 15 an injury.
Nissan Maxima structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Maxima | 1 | 20% | — |
| 2021 Maxima | 1 | 33% | — |
| 2020 Maxima | 4 | 18% | 3,000 |
| 2019 Maxima | 2 | 11% | 17,000 |
| 2018 Maxima | 2 | 6% | 19,684 |
| 2017 Maxima | 17 | 16% | 41,000 |
| 2016 Maxima | 8 | 6% | 66,500 |
| 2014 Maxima | 3 | 3% | 26,500 |
| 2013 Maxima | 2 | 3% | 55,000 |
| 2012 Maxima | 6 | 6% | 60,977 |
| 2011 Maxima | 9 | 8% | 86,911 |
| 2010 Maxima | 11 | 4% | 47,000 |
| 2009 Maxima | 8 | 2% | 69,000 |
| 2008 Maxima | 21 | 27% | 98,000 |
| 2007 Maxima | 33 | 26% | 92,620 |
| 2006 Maxima | 20 | 3% | 78,500 |
| 2005 Maxima | 25 | 3% | 97,500 |
| 2004 Maxima | 56 | 4% | 89,949 |
| 2003 Maxima | 6 | 3% | 63,000 |
| 2002 Maxima | 11 | 5% | 20,000 |
| 2001 Maxima | 9 | 5% | 116,000 |
| 2000 Maxima | 22 | 6% | 111,632 |
| 1999 Maxima | 4 | 2% | 113,500 |
| 1998 Maxima | 8 | 7% | 149,000 |
| 1997 Maxima | 7 | 7% | 99,250 |
| 1996 Maxima | 4 | 4% | 95,000 |
| 1995 Maxima | 15 | 10% | 159,904 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure for the Nissan Maxima. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Roof started to show lines that turn into cracks exposing the internal metal frame.
There was a thermal combustion that caused a fire. Yes, the caught combusted at a local business. I had just entered the building and was told that my car was on fire. The police and Nissan inspected the car but refused to provide the inspection report. A light came on. I do not know the exact date…
The 2 A pillar molding in the front flew off while driving on the highway and the 2 rear pillar moldings in the back are loose. It is available for inspection. This is an EXTREME safety concern as I was going high speeds and part of my car detached - I am thankful that it did not hit the cars near…
Since 2018 to present day. I been having difficulties with the visibility from my front windshield at sunny days. The dashboard has this sticky substance that make the dashboard really shinny, and reflect the sun light on the windshield, blocking the view and make it hard to see the road and…
Was getting into the car. As we closed the doors, we heard the sunroof shatter. the edges of the broken glass were pushed up as if the air pressure inside the car broke the glass. If the inside cover was open, we would have been showered in glass. The manufacturer inspected and replaced the glass.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Maximas have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 315 owner complaints about structure for the Nissan Maxima. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Nissan Maxima structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix structure problems on the Nissan Maxima?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,300 (half paid between $680 and $3,950), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Nissan Maxima?
The most frequent phrase is “floor boards”, in 20 of 315 complaints, followed by “radiator support” (18).
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