Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2020 Nissan Maxima
NHTSA data on file today
The 2020 Nissan Maxima has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 22 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 #20V570000 Rear Window Glass May Separate NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 4 complaints
- Structure 4 complaints
- Power Train 3 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 2 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
Of the 22 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 22 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2020 Nissan Maxima is generally reliable with few serious issues reported. However, visibility and brake-related concerns warrant attention, contributing to an average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| rear window glass | 10,000-40,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| forward collision system | 20,000-60,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
| brake system | 30,000-70,000 miles | $300–$700 | 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 changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 20,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Full inspection every 12 months
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual brake noise
- Loosening rear window
- Faulty collision warnings
- Airbag warning light
- Unsteady steering
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2020 Nissan Maxima at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.