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.
The worst 2021 Nissan Maxima problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Body1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2021 Nissan Maxima 96
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Wiring harness repair information
- Certification label and VIN plate replacement service information
- Intelligent cruise control inoperative and AEB/feb warning light on or radar obstruction message displayed...
- Automatic emergency braking warning light blinking applied systems
- DTC B00A0-00 stored
- DTC B2E01-96 (internal battery) stored as current in ivc
- DTC B2E1B-06 (automatic ecall) stored as current in the ivc applied vehicles: 2021-2022
- CVT/TCM calibration data “write” procedure
- CAN communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines
- CAN communication – network diagnostic flow chart
2021 Nissan Maxima fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | FWD | 20 | 30 | 24 |
What 2021 Nissan Maxima owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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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Questions about the 2021 Nissan Maxima
Is the 2021 Nissan Maxima reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2021 Nissan Maxima, fewer than a typical Maxima model year.
What is the 2021 Nissan Maxima year score?
The 2021 Nissan Maxima scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Nissan Maxima: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2021 Nissan Maxima?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2021 Nissan Maxima have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Nissan Maxima have the most body problems?
The Nissan Maxima model years with the most body complaints are 2004 (56 complaints), 2007 (33 complaints) and 2005 (25 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2021 Nissan Maxima get?
Official estimates for the 2021 Nissan Maxima range from 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.5L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 20 city and 30 highway.
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