2019 Nissan Maxima Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
22/100
#15 most-complained of 19 Maxima years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2019 Nissan Maxima has 18 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 22 out of 100 — #15 highest of 19 Maxima model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is engine (4 complaints, 22% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes and 2 injuries.
- Complaints
- 18
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 20 city / 30 hwy
Top 2019 Nissan Maxima problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other5 (28%)
- Engine4 (22%)
- Brakes3 (17%)
- Electrical System3 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (17%)
- Structure & Body2 (11%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (11%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (11%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (6%)
- Steering1 (6%)
2019 Nissan Maxima recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V654000Sep 12, 2019Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,228,830 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
2019 Nissan Maxima fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 20 MPG
- Highway
- 30 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,300
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2019 compared with other Maxima years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Nissan Maxima a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 Nissan Maxima ranks #15 of 19 among Maxima model years (Complaint Index 22/100, verdict: Best). It has 18 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Nissan Maxima?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (4 complaints), brakes (3 complaints), and electrical system (3 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 12,500 miles.
- Does the 2019 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2019 Nissan Maxima, most recently reported 2019, covering collision avoidance & cameras.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Nissan Maxima?
- EPA rates the 2019 Nissan Maxima at 24 MPG combined (20 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.