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2020 Nissan Maxima
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 24 MPG.
The Nissan Maxima is a five-passenger, front-engine, full-size car that was manufactured and marketed by Nissan as Nissan's flagship sedan primarily in North America, the Middle East, South Korea, and China, across eight generations. The Maxima debuted for model year 1982 as the Datsun Maxima, replacing the Datsun 810.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2020 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Premium | 20 | 30 | 24 | 378 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima, Maxima and Leaf vehicles. The rear window glass may not remain properly secured to the vehicle.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
36 complaints filed by owners for this model year (5 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2020 Nissan Maxima?
EPA figures for the 2020 Nissan Maxima reach 24 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2020 Nissan Maxima?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2020 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 2020 Nissan Maxima?
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA for the 2020 Nissan Maxima, most often about: Forward Collision Avoidance, Structure, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2020 Nissan Maxima?
NHTSA gave the 2020 Nissan Maxima (2020 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
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.