2021 Nissan Maxima Problems and Complaints

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Updated on March 22, 2023

The 2021 Nissan Maxima is the perfect car for you if you're looking for a sedan that delivers both style and quality driving experience. The Nissan Maxima is a four-door sedan that offers a decent amount of standard safety features and impressive ride quality. The 2021 model doesn't witness any major changes except some changes in the trim levels. This front-wheel drive sedan is powered by a V6 engine that delivers 300 horsepower. Although for a car that offers all the benefits of a traditional large car, the rear seat is slightly cramped for adults.

But is the 2021 Nissan Maxima a good choice for a used car? This four-door sedan is fairly reliable and its average maintenance cost also makes it a good choice. The reliability scores for the Nissan Maxima are pretty high among sedans. Not to mention zero recalls and only two user complaints for the 2021 model. So here we take a look at some of the user complaints and problems with the 2021 Nissan Maxima.

2021 Nissan Maxima User Complaints and Problems

Electrical Problems

Infotainment - An owner of a 2021 Nissan Maxima complained that the CD changer does not work. The owner also added that the electronic gauge comes on at 20-30 mins of driving.

Exterior Problems

Sunroof - An owner of a 2021 Nissan Maxima complained that the sunroof exploded all of a sudden while driving on a highway. The car is still in the owner's possession and the parts have been ordered.

2021 Nissan Maxima Recalls

The 2021 Nissan Maxima does not have any recalls as per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Sr. No.	Date	NHTSA ID	Issues Noticed	Additional Remarks	Remedy
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Should you buy the 2021 Nissan Maxima?

The Maxima is not exactly perfect but it performs pretty decently in every department. The engine is powerful and delivers an impressively smooth ride while the interiors are spacious and abundant with high-end features. The 2021 Maxima does not have any recalls and only has two user complaints as per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which should come off as good news for potential buyers. Although there are some minor issues, the Maxima still is fairly reliable and a good option for buyers given its features and reliability.

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