2020 Nissan Maxima owner complaints
22 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries and 0 deaths.
Problems by component
Forward Collision Avoidance4 Service Brakes, Hydraulic2 Recent complaints
September 14, 2026Service Brakes, HydraulicPower TrainVehicle Speed ControlCrash2 injuries
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while her husband was attempting to park and turn off the vehicle, the gear shifter failed to shift into park, the STOP button failed to respond, and the vehicle suddenly accelerated, crashed into a tree in the median strip, knocked down three poles, and the brake pedal was depressed but became unresponsive. The vehicle continued driving and crashed into a sign pole and came to a stop. The contact stated that a tire also exploded during the crash. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. The contact and her husband sustained injuries during the crash. The contact’s husband sustained a fractured left shoulder and had
May 29, 2026Engine
2020 Nissan Maxima SR is experiencing CVT transmission issues that appear substantially similar to the defects described in the Nissan CVT Martinez Class Action involving prior Nissan model years.
August 25, 2025Power TrainElectrical System
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The vehicle jerked before stalling in the middle of the road. No warning lights were illuminated. The Police were called to block traffic. The vehicle was towed. The tow truck driver had issues while attempting to tow the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the vehicle failed to start. The contact would turn on the engine, and several minutes later, the vehicle stalled. The failure had occurred on several occasions.
May 28, 2025Forward Collision Avoidance
When I start driving the front collision light comes on and off and then they'll stay on
February 26, 2025SteeringUnknown or Other
Nissan dealership said the front control arms are cracking and recommended having them replaced.