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Reliability Database
Nissan

Maxima

Full-Size Sedan
Best Engine ⚠️ Caution (2.7)
4 Generations
12 Engines Rated
5,391 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
4 recommended 1 caution 7 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2003 A33
5 engines
957 complaints 🔥 12 ☠ 9
Unknown ❌ Avoid (1.1)
→
2004-2008 A34
3 engines
3,134 complaints 🔥 31 ☠ 2
Unknown ❌ Avoid (1.2)
→
2009-2014 A35
3 engines
979 complaints 🔥 9
Unknown ⚠️ Caution (2.7)
→
2016-2023 A36
1 engine
321 complaints 🔥 7
Unknown ❌ Avoid (1.7)
→
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