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2021 Nissan Maxima
Car · 2016–2023
Trims and features
Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl · Drive: FWD
2021 Maxima trims
| Platinum | S | SL | SR | SV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Rows of seats | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Wheels | 19 in | — | — | 19 in | 18 in |
| Adaptive cruise control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Automatic emergency braking | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Pedestrian emergency braking | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear automatic braking | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Forward collision warning | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind-spot warning | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane departure warning | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane keeping assist | Standard | — | — | Standard | — |
| Backup camera | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Automatic high beams | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlights | LED | LED | LED | LED | LED |
| Push-button start | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
From NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Nissan reports it: base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment by trim. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Nissan aren't in our data yet. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 24 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 1 | Standard | Yes |
| 2022 | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 24 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 5 | Standard | Yes |
| 2021 | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 24 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 3 | Standard | Yes |
| 2020 | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 24 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 22 | Standard | Yes |
| 2019 | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 24 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 18 | Standard | Yes |
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 25 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 36 | Standard | Yes |
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 25 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 103 | Optional | Yes |
| 2016 | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 25 mpg | 5 of 5 | 8 | 145 | Optional | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Maxima 2017–2024 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | Nissan Maxima 4 FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 | Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 | Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 22 |
| 2019 | Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 1 | 18 |
| 2018 | Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | No | 2 | 36 |
| 2017 | Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | No | 4 | 103 |
| 2016 | Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD Later Release | 5 | Optional | No | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD Early Release | 5 | Optional | No | 8 | 142 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Maxima | Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 24 |
| 2022 | Maxima | Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 24 |
| 2021 | Maxima | Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 24 |
| 2020 | Maxima | Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 24 |
| 2019 | Maxima | Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 24 |
| 2018 | Maxima | Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 25 |
| 2017 | Maxima | Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 25 |
| 2016 | Maxima | Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 25 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.