Nissan Maxima
Nissan Maxima — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.
Generations of the Nissan Maxima
Every body generation side by side — each links to its full story: market prices, facelift changes, recalls and live listings.
| Generation | Facelift | Price today | Units for sale | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 1 2016–2023 | — | $12,850–$27,140 | 1,712 | 16 | 330 |
Model-year brochures (8)
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Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style. Price today — median asking prices across each generation's model years (current market).
Engines used in the Maxima
Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.
| Engine | Years in this model | Also used in | VIN builds ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan 3.0L 6-cylinder | 1985–2001 | 8 models | 39 |
| Nissan 3.5L V6 (VQ35) | 2002–2023 | 8 models | 38 |
Nissan Maxima fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →
Used Nissan Maxima prices by year →
About the Nissan Maxima
The Nissan Maxima is a five-passenger, front-engine, full-size car that was manufactured and marketed by Nissan as Nissan's flagship sedan primarily in North America, the Middle East, South Korea, and China — across eight generations. The Maxima debuted for model year 1982 as the Datsun Maxima, replacing the Datsun 810.
Source: Wikipedia — Nissan Maxima, CC BY-SA.
Market by model year
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | Vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 246 | $12,850 | 47% | 103,207 mi |
| 2017 | 175 | $13,850 | 51% | 97,679 mi |
| 2018 | 332 | $15,695 | 58% | 85,067 mi |
| 2019 | 209 | $17,500 | 64% | 79,869 mi |
| 2020 | 228 | $20,250 | 75% | 69,343 mi |
| 2021 | 145 | $20,000 | 74% | 65,236 mi |
| 2022 | 88 | $24,800 | 91% | 49,985 mi |
| 2023 | 289 | $27,140 | 100% | 39,132 mi |
Inventory and price data refreshed daily; last updated .
Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 8 | 142 | Power Train, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other |
| 2017 | 4 | 103 | Unknown Or Other, Air Bags, Structure |
| 2018 | 2 | 36 | Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes, Forward Collision Avoidance |
| 2019 | 1 | 18 | Unknown Or Other, Engine, Power Train |
| 2020 | 1 | 22 | Service Brakes, Structure, Forward Collision Avoidance |
| 2021 | 0 | 3 | Engine And Engine Cooling, Structure, Unknown Or Other |
| 2022 | 0 | 5 | Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | Electrical System, Equipment |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
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