Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 21, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Nissan Maxima has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine11
Exterior lighting10
Service brakes, hydraulic11
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2022 Nissan Maxima recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2022 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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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2022 Nissan Maxima safety ratings

2022 Nissan Maxima 4 FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2022 Nissan Maxima frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2022 Nissan Maxima side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2022 Nissan Maxima side pole test, NHTSA
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 engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I'm investigating a fire in this vehicle. The owner was driving and noticed a smell of rubber or electrical burning. He parked the car and noticed a small amount of smoke from the passenger side of the hood area. It was dark out and he opened the hood and went to get a flashlight. he went about 100…
Complaint 11492052 · Nov 3, 2022

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