Model year
2004 Nissan Maxima
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 1,426 complaints for the 2004 Nissan Maxima (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (601), POWER TRAIN (315), TIRES:SIDEWALL (74). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 21 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 360 complaints
- 2001 172 complaints
- 2002 205 complaints
- 2003 206 complaints
- 2004 1,426 complaints
- 2005 948 complaints
- 2006 576 complaints
- 2007 129 complaints
- 2008 79 complaints
- 2009 339 complaints
- 2010 275 complaints
- 2011 106 complaints
- 2012 107 complaints
- 2013 62 complaints
- 2014 96 complaints
- 2016 142 complaints
- 2017 106 complaints
- 2018 36 complaints
- 2019 18 complaints
- 2020 22 complaints
- 2021 3 complaints
- 2022 5 complaints
- 2023 1 complaints
Recalls
05V512000 · Nov 7, 2005
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE DRIVER PREFERRED PACKAGE, THE WIRE HARNESS FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT POWER LUMBAR SUPPORT SWITCH MAY BE ROUTED INCORRECTLY AND COULD BE PINCHED UNDER THE DRIVER SEAT.
04V326000 · Jul 7, 2004
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SKYVIEW ROOFS, THE GLASS FOR THE ROOF MAY NOT HAVE BEEN QUENCHED PROPERLY AFTER THE FORMING PROCESS, RESULTING IN TEMPER IMBALANCE.
Complaints
1,426 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 33, fire flag on 16, injury field 30, deaths field 2. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE04035 | GLASS ROOF SHATTERING · VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | Apr 12, 2004 | Jul 13, 2004 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima · 3.5L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Maxima · 3.5L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Maxima · 3.5L · Automatic (S5) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2004 Nissan Maxima at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.