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2022 Nissan Maxima

2022 Nissan Maxima: only a handful of complaints, but two involve serious outcomes

Owners filed just 5 complaints with NHTSA, spread evenly across five areas (20% each): service brakes, hydraulic, structure, exterior lighting, and engine. No deaths are reported. Two reports stand out by outcome — a brake/hydraulic report tied to 1 crash and 2 injuries, and an engine report involving 1 fire. The low total means there isn't a clear standout problem, but the brakes and engine reports are worth a close look.

Most reported areas

Service Brakes safety 20%
1 report (20%), but it involved 1 crash and 2 injuries — one of the more serious outcomes here. Test the brakes carefully on a drive.
Hydraulic safety 20%
1 report (20%), tied to 1 crash and 2 injuries. It's filed alongside the brake complaint, so check the braking system thoroughly.
Structure0 20%
1 report (20%), with no crash, fire, or injury reported. A minor, isolated complaint.
Exterior Lighting0 20%
1 report (20%), with no crash, fire, or injury reported. The owner described an uneven headlight beam at night.
Engine safety 20%
1 report (20%), but it involved a fire. The owner noticed a burning smell and smoke from the hood, so this one is worth a careful inspection.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 5 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.