Best Year to Buy a Nissan Maxima
Reliability rankings across 23 model years, based on NHTSA owner complaints
Based on 23 model years of NHTSA complaint data, the 2021 Nissan Maxima is the most reliable year to buy with a Klunk Score of 100/100 ("Smooth Ride") and only 3 owner complaints. The 2004 model year is the least reliable with 1,425 complaints and a score of 5/100 ("Total Klunk").
All Years Ranked
2021Smooth Ride 3 2023Smooth Ride 1 2022Smooth Ride 5 2019Smooth Ride 18 2020Smooth Ride 21 2018Smooth Ride 36 2013Smooth Ride 62 2008Solid Pick 78 2014Solid Pick 95 2017Solid Pick 102 2012Solid Pick 107 2011Solid Pick 106 2007Solid Pick 129 2016Solid Pick 142 2001Proceed with Caution 181 2003Proceed with Caution 205 2002Proceed with Caution 220 2010Proceed with Caution 275 2009Proceed with Caution 339 2000Check Engine 375 2006Check Engine 576 2005Total Klunk 947 2004Total Klunk 1,425
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