2021 Nissan MaximaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2021 Nissan Maxima, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 23, 2024. Updated daily.
Where the 2021 Nissan Maxima has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2021 Nissan Maxima recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2021 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
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- Caution
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- Not rated
2021 Nissan Maxima safety ratings
2021 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.



- Rollover: 5 stars (9.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
What Maxima owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
VEHICLE PURCHASED NEW WITH 4 MILES THEN AFTER 100MILES, THE CD CHANGER DOES NOT WORK AND THERE IS A DELAY IN THE ELECTRONIC COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE. THE ANLOG TEMP GAUGE IS WORKING BUT THE ELECTRONIC GAUGE DOES NOT COME ON TILL 20-30MINS OF DRIVING.
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