Does the 2018 Nissan Maxima have recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2018 Nissan Maxima, including Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common 2018 Nissan Maxima problems?

Owners filed 36 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are service brakes (8), forward collision avoidance (6), electrical system (5), visibility/wiper (2).

How much does a 2018 Nissan Maxima cost to own for 5 years?

About $41,660 over 5 years ($694/month) at an estimated $16,250 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

2018 Nissan Maxima

The 2018 Nissan Maxima earns a strong Throttlebook Ownership Score of 72/100. Expect about $41,660 to own it for five years, or $694 a month. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 36 complaints.

Recalls: 2
Complaints: 36
5-yr cost: $42k
MPG (EPA): 25

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Ownership Score

2018 Nissan Maxima vs nearby years

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2 recalls may apply

For the 2018 Nissan Maxima. NHTSA matches recalls by model and year — confirm by VIN.

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What's wrong: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

Check recalls for this exact VIN at NHTSA

Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

5-year cost to own

Estimated $16,250 price, 20% down, 11.19% APR for 60 months (Experian avg.), 12,000 mi/yr.

$41,660

$694/month · $0.69/mile

Depreciation	$4,201
Insurance (national avg.)	$12,000
Fuel / charging	$8,040
Maintenance	$7,000
Repairs	$4,000
Loan interest	$4,444
Taxes & fees	$1,975

Estimate, not financial advice. How we calculate.

Owner complaints & safety

What real owners reported to NHTSA for this model year.

36 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire

Unknown Or Other8
Service Brakes8
Forward Collision Avoidance6
Electrical System5
Visibility/Wiper2
Structure2

Complaint counts scale with how many were sold; compare against similar models.

NHTSA crash-test stars

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
Frontal: 4 out of 5 stars
Side: 5 out of 5 stars
Rollover: 5 out of 5 stars

Rated as: 2018 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD

What to check on a used 2018 Nissan Maxima

Ordered by what owners of this model year reported most. Reports are not proof of a defect.

Brakes
- Press the pedal firmly: it should feel solid, not sink or pulse.
- Listen for grinding or squealing when stopping.
Electrical and lights
- Test every window, lock, light and wiper.
- Watch for warning lights that stay on after start-up.
Driver-assist systems
- Ask if the systems work as designed and if any warnings stay on.
- Test the backup camera and parking sensors if fitted.

If anything in a safety area feels wrong (brakes, steering, airbags, tires), stop driving and get it inspected before you buy or drive it further. Paste a VIN above for the full printable checklist.

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FAQ

Is the 2018 Nissan Maxima a good car to buy?: The 2018 Nissan Maxima earns a strong Throttlebook Ownership Score of 72/100. Expect about $41,660 to own it for five years, or $694 a month. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 36 complaints.
Does the 2018 Nissan Maxima have recalls?: NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2018 Nissan Maxima, including Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common 2018 Nissan Maxima problems?: Owners filed 36 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are service brakes (8), forward collision avoidance (6), electrical system (5), visibility/wiper (2).
How much does a 2018 Nissan Maxima cost to own for 5 years?: About $41,660 over 5 years ($694/month) at an estimated $16,250 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP ratings; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data refreshed weekly. Complaint counts scale with sales volume.