2022 Nissan Maxima Problems & Complaints

Better than average88% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Maxima at the same age

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2022 Nissan Maxima with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 88% fewer than a typical Maxima model year at the same age, making the 2022 one of the better Maxima years. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling (1 complaint).

5complaints
0recalls
1crashes
1fires
2injuries
0deaths

Most common 2022 Nissan Maxima problems

  • Other / not specified
    240%
  • Engine & cooling
    120%
  • Lights~3,000 miles
    120%
  • Body & structure
    120%
  • Brakes
    120%

Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Nissan Maxima complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Nissan Maxima. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Maxima years: 2022, 2019, 2020. Years to avoid: 2009, 2010, 2004, 2005, 2006. Compare all years →

2022 Nissan Maxima engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.5L 6-cylCVTFWD20 / 30 / 24

EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Nissan Maxima a good car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2022 Maxima rates better than average: 88% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Maxima at the same age. It is one of the best Maxima years by this measure. 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 2022 Nissan Maxima?

The engine & cooling — 1 complaint, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the lights (1) and body & structure (1).

How many recalls does the 2022 Nissan Maxima have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2022 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 2022 Nissan Maxima problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 3,000 miles; 100% 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.