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#BS-2021-NISMAX-533A2021 Nissan MaximaProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 4 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 13, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 8, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 4 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 73K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Electrical (1 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2021 Nissan Maxima: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2021 Nissan Maxima, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 72,600 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 73K-mile mark.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2021 Nissan Maxima, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Structure:body Issues
Structure:body complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2021 Nissan Maxima, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-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.
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2021 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.
2021 Nissan Maxima vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)
This vehicle
4
Class avg
54
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. 4 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 13, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 8, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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