2020 Nissan Maxima Problems, Recalls & Reliability
33 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2020 Nissan Maxima, alongside 1 recall campaign and 0 defect investigations. It scores 2/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Driver assistance leads the reports.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2020 Nissan Maxima has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2020 sits among all Maxima years
What owners report
Recalls (1)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima, Maxima and Leaf vehicles. The rear window glass may not remain properly secured to the vehicle.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the back window glass, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's…
Technical service bulletins
99 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2020 Nissan Maxima. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2020 Maxima TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2020 Nissan Maxima reliable?
The 2020 Nissan Maxima drew 33 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 2/100, scored against the model's worst year (2004).
What are the most common 2020 Nissan Maxima problems?
The top reported problems for the 2020 Nissan Maxima are driver assistance (10 complaints), brakes & stability (5), and body & structure (4).
Does the 2020 Nissan Maxima have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2020 Nissan Maxima. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.