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2020 Nissan MaximaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 22 owner complaints about the 2020 Nissan Maxima, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 20V-570 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 14, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Nissan Maxima has problems
22 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Structure
4Forward collision avoidance
3Power train1 crash/fire/injury
2Service brakes
2Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
2Latches/locks/linkages
2Back over prevention
2Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
2Electrical system
77 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 2 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 7 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2020 Nissan Maxima recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other Maxima year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Maxima median. How we score
'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2020 Nissan Maxima safety ratings
2020 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Maxima owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.
1-Clips that secure the front grill and font quarter panels have broken for no apparent reason. 2-Body parts can fall off during driving if not repaired 3-Inspected at dealership 4-No warnings - the front camera looked "cloudy" because it had fallen when the grill clips broke and became loose The…
The front passenger side A-pillar molding flew off while driving in windy weather. This piece could have hit another vehicle and impeded their vision while driving. The molding was not otherwise compromised.
Own a 2020 Maxima?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.