#1
Electrical System
Reported across 18 Nissan Maxima model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Issue Pattern Analysis
Nissan Maxima Common Problems
We analyzed every Nissan Maxima reliability report across 45 model years (avg score 77/100) — here are the issues that keep showing up.
Most-Reported Maxima Issues
Ranked by how often this issue appears in our Nissan Maxima year-by-year reports.
Affects 40% of years
#2
Suspension Components
Reported across 13 Nissan Maxima model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#3
Automatic Transmission
Reported across 10 Nissan Maxima model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#4
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Reported across 8 Nissan Maxima model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#5
Body & Chassis Rust
Reported across 7 Nissan Maxima model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#6
Xtronic CVT Transmission
Reported across 6 Nissan Maxima model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#7
Suspension & Steering Components
Reported across 5 Nissan Maxima model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#8
Front Suspension Components
Reported across 5 Nissan Maxima model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Problems by Model Year
1981 Nissan Maxima78/100
A mechanically sound classic often fighting a losing battle against rust and aging electronics.
1982 Nissan Maxima72/100
A sturdy, comfortable classic, but be prepared to wage war against rust and electrical quirks.
1983 Nissan Maxima72/100
A charming classic for enthusiasts willing to commit to age-related restoration and diligent preventative care.
1984 Nissan Maxima72/100
A charming and surprisingly resilient 1980s sedan that demands a proactive approach to age-related maintenance and rust prevention.
1985 Nissan Maxima72/100
A charming, well-built relic of the 80s, but only for the dedicated owner prepared for its age-related challenges.
1986 Nissan Maxima78/100
A comfortable, nostalgic cruiser, but age-related rust and electrical woes demand diligent pre-purchase scrutiny.
1987 Nissan Maxima82/100
A surprisingly resilient classic, the '87 Maxima is a great vintage choice if you can find one free of major rust and with a well-documented maintenance history.
1988 Nissan Maxima68/100
A charming classic that requires dedicated care and a healthy repair budget to keep reliably on the road.
1989 Nissan Maxima78/100
A fun, sturdy classic that can still deliver, but requires a keen eye for age-related issues and a commitment to preventative maintenance.
1990 Nissan Maxima78/100
A fun, comfortable classic with a great engine, but expect the battle against time and rust to be your primary adversary.
1991 Nissan Maxima88/100
A surprisingly resilient classic sedan that, with proper care, still offers exceptional value and reliability.
1992 Nissan Maxima78/100
A testament to 90s Japanese engineering, the 1992 Maxima is a durable classic but demands attention to age-related wear and tear.
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