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#BS-2020-NISMAX-533A2020 Nissan MaximaProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 36 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 36 complaints, 5 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
5 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 23K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (9 reports) • Median: 23K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Brakes (5 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Where the complaints fall
2020 Nissan Maxima: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2020 Nissan Maxima, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 23,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 23K-mile mark.
Structure:body Issues
Structure:body complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2020 Nissan Maxima, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2020 Nissan Maxima, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2020 Nissan Maxima, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2020 Nissan Maxima. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (1 recall)
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
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.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2020 Nissan Maxima NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
The worst model year for the Nissan Maxima is the 2004 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.
2020 Nissan Maxima vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)
This vehicle
36
Class avg
80
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 36 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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