Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Nissan Maxima
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Nissan Maxima has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 36 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V807000 Brake Fluid Can Leak Into ABS Pump and Ignite NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V654000 No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 8 complaints
- Service Brakes 7 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 6 complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 2 complaints
- Structure 2 complaints
Of the 36 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 36 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Nissan Maxima has a moderate level of owner complaints and two recall campaigns, indicating an average reliability. Complaints primarily focus on the brakes and electrical systems, but the overall data is limited, providing an incomplete view of potential issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-lock Brake System | Unknown | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | Unknown | $300–$800 | occasional |
| Electrical System | Unknown | $150–$750 | 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 rotation and balance
- Brake system inspections
- Transmission fluid change
- Air filter replacement
- Coolant system maintenance
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- ABS warning light
- Frequent brake noises
- Electrical system faults
- Camera malfunction warnings
- Unexpected loss of power
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Nissan Maxima at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.