Nissan · Maxima · 2021
2021 Nissan Maxima
0
Recalls
3
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2021 Nissan Maxima has no recalls and 3 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: electrical system (1 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 22, 2026
- Vehicle
- 2021 Nissan Maxima
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 3
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
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This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
9.5% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
Owner Complaints
3 totalENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 15, 2024
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while his son was driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle began to jerk and was shaking. The vehicle felt as though the brake pedal was being depressed. The oil light was flashing. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was a catastrophic engine failure. The vehicle was repaired. After driving the vehicle, the vehicle was parked, and his son noticed there was a puddle of oil underneath the vehicle. The vehicle failed to start. The contact checked the oil level and noticed there was no oil. The vehicle was towed back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with starter and an oil gasket failure. The dealer informed the contact that there was oil in the engine. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 72,600.
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 3, 2021
Going down a road in Tennessee on my way to my sons house in Fort Campbell. No cars on the road anywhere 545 in the morning and the sun roof explodes out of no where. Parts have been ordered and the car is in my possession till the parts come in so no forms to upload as of yet.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 22, 2021
VEHICLE PURCHASED NEW WITH 4 MILES THEN AFTER 100MILES, THE CD CHANGER DOES NOT WORK AND THERE IS A DELAY IN THE ELECTRONIC COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE. THE ANLOG TEMP GAUGE IS WORKING BUT THE ELECTRONIC GAUGE DOES NOT COME ON TILL 20-30MINS OF DRIVING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2021 Nissan Maxima have?
The 2021 Nissan Maxima has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2021 Nissan Maxima?
NHTSA has received 3 owner-reported complaints for the 2021 Nissan Maxima.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2021 Nissan Maxima?
The 2021 Nissan Maxima received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Nissan Maxima?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2021 Nissan Maxima are electrical system (1 reports), structure,unknown or other (1 reports), engine and engine cooling (1 reports).
Does the 2021 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2021 Nissan Maxima. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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