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2022 Nissan Maxima: common problems and reliability
One of the better Maxima years.
5 owner complaints, most about service brakes. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2022 Maxima?The 2022 Nissan Maxima has 5 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and hydraulic. Owners most often flag jerky acceleration and shifting: especially noted in 2016 and 2022 models, with stuttering during gear simulation and unresponsive throttle.
Safety record for the 2022 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Nissan Maxima vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Maxima years only. How we score it
Is 2022 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 5 complaints, the 2022 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
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.
- RecurrentJerky acceleration and shifting
Especially noted in 2016 and 2022 models, with stuttering during gear simulation and unresponsive throttle.
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
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