Model year guide

2023 Nissan Maxima

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2023 Nissan Maxima is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2023 Nissan Maxima — representative photo
Representative photo

2023 Nissan Maxima at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Owner complaints1
Overall safety5 / 5 ★
Combined24 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2023 Nissan Maxima recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2023 Nissan Maxima.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2023 Nissan Maxima common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Equipment
Test all accessories — sunroof, climate, seats, electronics — for proper operation.

2023 Nissan Maxima safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 9.5% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2023 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2023 Nissan Maxima MPG & running costs

Combined24 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway30 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,400
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S7)
Passenger volume98 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2023 Nissan Maxima costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,000
Fuel only$17,000
Per mile$0.23

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
192.9 in
Width
73.2 in
Height
56.7 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Curb weight
3,587 lb
Front track
62.2 in
Rear track
62.2 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2023 Nissan Maxima. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 52

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 52.

CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stand…

Bulletin NTB09-131C · Structure · Apr 2026

CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stand…

Bulletin NTB09-131C · Structure · Apr 2026

AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped with a lane camera (see Figure 1) SERVICE INFORMATION If the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) warning light or is blinking (but not illuminated steadily) or the customer sta…

Bulletin NTB19-042F · Electrical System, Service Brakes, Forward Collision Avoidance · Feb 2025

INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION MESSAGE DISPLAYED WITH DTC C1A16 OR C2582 IF YOU CONFIRM IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (on the next page) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing…

Bulletin NTB19-033G · Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical System, Service Brakes · Feb 2025

DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored, AND OCS zero point reset cannot be performed,…

Bulletin NTB19-071D · Air Bags · Sep 2024

DTC B2E01-96 (INTERNAL BATTERY) STORED AS CURRENT IN IVC This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. SERVICE INFORMATION The APPLIED VEHICLES that come equipped with a factory insta…

Bulletin NTB22-027B · Electrical System · Aug 2024

DTC B2E1B-06 (AUTOMATIC ECALL) STORED AS CURRENT IN THE IVC APPLIED VEHICLES: 2021-2022 Armada (Y62) 2022-2023 Frontier (D41) 2023 Kicks (P15) 2021-2023 Maxima (A36) 2022-2023 Pathfinder (R53) 2021, 2023 Rogue (T33) 2022-2023 Sentra (B18) 2020-2021, 2023 Titan…

Bulletin NTB23-031A · Electrical System · Jul 2024

CVT/TCM CALIBRATION DATA “WRITE” PROCEDURE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin NTB12-103I · Power Train · Jun 2024

INTELLIGENT KEY INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE STOPS OR WILL NOT CONTINUE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin NTB17-127C · Electrical System · May 2024

VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin NTB13-107G · Electrical System · May 2024

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the MAXIMA FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Nissan Maxima

The Nissan Maxima is a five-passenger, front-engine, full-size car that was manufactured and marketed by Nissan as Nissan's flagship sedan primarily in North America, the Middle East, South Korea, and China — across eight generations. The Maxima debuted for model year 1982 as the Datsun Maxima, replacing the Datsun 810.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2023 Nissan Maxima vehicles on record

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2023 Nissan Maxima — frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Nissan Maxima have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2023 Nissan Maxima. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Nissan Maxima?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, equipment.

What is the 2023 Nissan Maxima safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2023 Nissan Maxima an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 5★, side 5★, rollover 5★).

What gas mileage does the 2023 Nissan Maxima get?

The 2023 Nissan Maxima has a U.S. EPA estimate of 24 mpg combined (20 city / 30 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.