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2020 Nissan Maxima: common problems and reliability
One of the better Maxima years.
22 owner complaints, most about service brakes. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2020 Maxima?The 2020 Nissan Maxima has 22 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and forward collision avoidance.
Safety record for the 2020 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2020 Nissan Maxima vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Maxima years only. How we score it
Is 2020 a good year for the Maxima?
Across the 28 Maxima model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2023) to 1,426 (2004). With 22 complaints, the 2020 Maxima sits below the model's median of 112.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2020 Maxima
visibility:glass, side/rear
Campaign 20V570000Nissan 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation, with a clear consensus that reliability and owner satisfaction declined significantly after the early 2000s.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Maxima. See the full Maxima owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Maxima listings typically run $13,900–$20,796 across 2014 to 2023 model years.
Other Maxima model years
Compare every Maxima year side by side to see how 2020 ranks against the rest.
Compare the Maxima against its rivals
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