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2021 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 2021 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 | 370 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
4 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2021 Nissan Maxima?
EPA figures for the 2021 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 2021 Nissan Maxima?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 2021 Nissan Maxima in our latest data refresh.
What are common problems with the 2021 Nissan Maxima?
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA for the 2021 Nissan Maxima, most often about: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Structure. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2021 Nissan Maxima?
NHTSA gave the 2021 Nissan Maxima (2021 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.