What is the fuel economy of a 2004 Nissan Maxima?

EPA figures for the 2004 Nissan Maxima reach 21 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2004 Nissan Maxima?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2004 Nissan Maxima. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2004 Nissan Maxima?

Owners have filed 1,725 complaints with NHTSA for the 2004 Nissan Maxima, most often about: Power Train, Tires, Suspension. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Nissan · 2004

2004 Nissan Maxima

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 21 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
3.5L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	18	25	21	423
3.5L 6-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Regular	18	27	21	423
3.5L 6-cyl	Automatic (S5)	Regular	18	26	21	423

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 04V326000

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SKYVIEW ROOFS, THE GLASS FOR THE ROOF MAY NOT HAVE BEEN QUENCHED PROPERLY AFTER THE FORMING PROCESS, RESULTING IN TEMPER IMBALANCE.

Campaign 05V512000

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE DRIVER PREFERRED PACKAGE, THE WIRE HARNESS FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT POWER LUMBAR SUPPORT SWITCH MAY BE ROUTED INCORRECTLY AND COULD BE PINCHED UNDER THE DRIVER SEAT.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

1,725 complaints filed by owners for this model year (43 involving a crash, 32 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Power Train 942 Tires 142 Suspension 104

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.