Most common 1995 Nissan Maxima problems
Share of the 152 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Nissan Maxima complaints by model year
Best Maxima years: 2022, 2019, 2020. Years to avoid: 2009, 2010, 2004, 2005, 2006. Compare all years →
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 3 possible defects involving the 1995 Nissan Maxima:
SEAT TRACKS
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SEAT TRACK
See ea95-032 closing report ea95-032 was opened October 31, 1995 to containue evaluations of the extent and consequences of partial engagement of manual front seat track latches in the subject vehicles.
Ft seat latch mechanism failure
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What 1995 Nissan Maxima owners say
Air bags all 25 →
While traveling at 50 MPH in the rain consumer saw a tree that fell on the road. Consumer could not avoid hitting the tree. Impact flattened the hood, and the window shield came into the vehicle. Also, sun roof was smashed. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Consumer struck her head on the steering wheel. Vehicle was totaled.
Tl contact owns a 1995 Nissan Maxima. During the summer months, the contact noticed smoke coming out of the steering wheel cover where the air bag was located. He will take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnosis. The failure mileage was 144,000 and current mileage was 167,000. Updated 01/09/09. Updated 01/09/09.
Engine & cooling all 22 →
We purchased a new 1995 Nissan Maxima in July 1995. By April 1996, the still-new car had to be repaired with a new o2 sensor, but under the warranty. Then by October 2000, another new o2 sensor had to be installed, and was paid out of our own pocket. However, by February 2002, the dealership diagnosed the car with yet another o2 sensor failure. At that time we refused the service because we had lost confidence on the repair due to past poor quality history and high repair cost estimation (~$250). The dealership now routinely warns us to repair the sensor, but refused to recognize the sensor quality and/or vehicle engine operation that, in my opinion, was the cause of the repeated repairs.
The oxygen sensor has failed several times, the earliest time the vehicle having only 28299 miles. Vehicle has experienced and exhaust leak. The transmission will not shift out of park. The vehicle would not start due to a blank spot on the starter. The vehicle experienced several electrical problems, the dome light would not work due to a power wire rivet that was loose and loosing contact. The dome light, the door lights, and the map light malfunctioned when the consumer tried to replace the bulb for the map light. The factory installed alarm would go off unless the keyless entry was used, the dash indicator lights for the trunk open and door ajar for the passenger side also would not work. The hydraulic hood supports failed, in order to check the engine or make any repairs the hood has to be propped open. …
Seats all 20 →
Driver's seat lift motor fails intermittently and seat drops to lowest position. Automatic transmission shifts harshly from 1st into 2nd. Also, automatic transmission does not downshift from 3rd gear unless accelerator is "floored". -ks
Inboard seat track latch on manually adjustable seats May not fully engage. Tt passenger seat belts back release suddenly, without warning and falls toward back of vehicle.
1995 Nissan Maxima engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18 / 26 / 21 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19 / 25 / 21 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Nissan Maxima a good car?
Based on 152 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Maxima rates average: 1.2× as many complaints as a typical year of the Maxima at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Nissan Maxima?
The air bags — 25 complaints, 16% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal. Next are the engine & cooling (22) and seats (20).
How many recalls does the 1995 Nissan Maxima have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1995 Nissan Maxima. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Nissan Maxima?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2022, 2019 and 2020. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2009, 2010, 2004, 2005 and 2006. See the full Nissan Maxima years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Nissan Maxima problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 131,000 miles; 8% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.