Nissan Maxima

Japan · 1981–2023

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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.

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Specs — 2023
ClassMidsize Cars
Engine3.5L · 6-cyl
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S7)
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
FuelPremium Gasoline
MPG20 city · 30 hwy
Annual Fuel Cost$3,350
5-Yr vs Avg New VehicleSpend $5,250
Tailpipe CO₂371 g/mi
EPA Fuel Economy Score5/10
EPA GHG Score5/10

FuelEconomy.gov estimates cover one available configuration; other trims may differ. Costs assume 15,000 miles/year, 55% city driving and source fuel prices. Five-year savings compare with an average new vehicle (gasoline operation for dual-fuel vehicles). CO₂ is tailpipe only. EPA scores run from 1–10; higher is better.

NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall★★★★★
Frontal Crash★★★★★
Side Crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA

Class
executive car
Preceded by
Datsun 810

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1 complaint filed with NHTSA for the 2023 model year.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
EQUIPMENT
1

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

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