Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1995 Nissan Maxima
NHTSA data on file today
The 1995 Nissan Maxima has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 151 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E050000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMPS/MISSING AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E049000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 25 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 20 complaints
- Seats 20 complaints
- Electrical System 18 complaints
- Structure 15 complaints
- Power Train 12 complaints
Of the 151 complaints on file, 17 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 151 complaints, owners report 15 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1995 Nissan Maxima has faced aftermarket lighting recalls and numerous owner complaints, particularly concerning airbags and seats. However, critical components like the engine and electrical system are not overwhelmingly problematic, suggesting average reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 80,000–120,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| seats | 70,000–110,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| engine cooling | 90,000–130,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
| electrical system | 100,000–150,000 miles | $150–$400 | occasional |
| transmission | 100,000–150,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- tire rotations
- fluid replacements
- brake pad inspections
- timing belt replacement
- coolant flushes
- spark plug replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- airbag warning lights
- seat adjustment issues
- overheating engine
- inconsistent electrical performance
- transmission slipping
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1995 Nissan Maxima at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.