Is the 2021 Nissan Maxima a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2021 Nissan Maxima ranks #18 of 19 among Maxima model years (Complaint Index 6/100). It has 3 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Nissan Maxima?

The most reported problem areas are electrical system (1 complaints), engine (1 complaints), and structure & body (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 36,350 miles.

Does the 2021 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?

No safety recall campaigns list the 2021 Nissan Maxima in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Nissan Maxima?

EPA rates the 2021 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.

2021 Nissan Maxima Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2021 Nissan Maxima has 3 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 6 out of 100 — #18 highest of 19 Maxima model years. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33% of the total).

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 6/100; #18 of 19 Maxima years
Verdict: No verdict; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 3; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: Electrical System
Best nearby year: 2022; rated Best

NHTSA overall rating: 5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG: 24; 20 city / 30 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2021 Nissan Maxima recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2021 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.

2021 compared with other Maxima years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2019	Best	22	18	1	24
2020	Good	39	22	1	24
2021	No verdict	6	3	0	24
2022	Best	17	5	0	24
2023	No verdict	0	1	0	24

All Nissan Maxima years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2021 Nissan Maxima a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2021 Nissan Maxima ranks #18 of 19 among Maxima model years (Complaint Index 6/100). It has 3 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Nissan Maxima?: The most reported problem areas are electrical system (1 complaints), engine (1 complaints), and structure & body (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 36,350 miles.
Does the 2021 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?: No safety recall campaigns list the 2021 Nissan Maxima in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Nissan Maxima?: EPA rates the 2021 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.