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2023 Nissan Maxima

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Maxima.

Transmission Automatic (AV-S7)

The 2023 Nissan Maxima combines an Automatic (AV-S7) transmission with EPA ratings of 20/30/24 mpg. Across the model’s 1990–2023 complaint history—a span that runs from a peak of 1,425 owner complaints in 2004 down to a single complaint in 2015—this model year logs exactly one total owner complaint, recorded in the Electrical System/Equipment category, and zero recalls. That record places the 2023 among the most trouble-free years in the Maxima’s documented history, matching the lowest annual complaint count on record and marking a definitive low point for owner-reported problems in the nameplate’s three-decade data set.

Model year202320222021202020192018201720162014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque83.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy20/30/24 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 1520865F1E. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F1E alt 1520865F0E
Engine air filter16546V0100
Spark plug22401EW61C
Front wiper blades288903TA0D alt 288903TA1B
Serpentine belt117206TA0A
Thermostat13050ZA000 alt 212009HP0A
Cabin air filter272779NM0A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length192.9 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height56.7 in
Wheelbase109.4 in
Curb weight3587 lb
Track (front / rear)62.2 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 30 / 24 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume98 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Maxima of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.7–6.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.70 sec — 2017 Platinum
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2020Platinum Reserve 3.5L V66.00 sec14.60 sec300 hpFWD
2019Platinum 3.5L V65.80 sec14.30 sec300 hpFWD
2017Platinum 3.5L V65.70 sec14.20 sec300 hpFWD
2016Platinum 3.5L V65.70 sec14.20 sec300 hpFWD
2016Platinum 3.5L V65.80 sec14.30 sec300 hpFWD
2016SR 3.5L V65.80 sec14.30 sec300 hpFWD
2016SR 3.5L V65.90 sec14.40 sec300 hpFWD
2016SR 3.5L V66.00 sec14.50 sec300 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 90.0 ft-lbs.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts83.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts98.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts90.0 ft-lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant every 7,500 mi. The big-interval services (every 7,500 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBattery (inspect) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 22,500 miKeyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2023 Nissan Maxima posts the cleanest federal record in the entire 34-year dataset provided, with just 1 complaint (an electrical system/equipment issue), 0 recalls, 0 investigations, 0 crash-related complaints, and 0 fire-related complaints, along with 52 TSBs. That single complaint and 52 TSBs represent the lowest figures of any model year shown, and the TSB count has fallen sharply from the 2016 peak of 277 that coincided with 142 complaints, 8 recalls, and an open investigation. Looking at the broader generation arc, the post-2016 Maxima has trended in a clean direction — complaints dropped from 142 in 2016 to 102, 36, 18, 21, 3, 5, and finally 1, with no recalls since 2020 and no investigations since 2018 — placing 2023 firmly at the bottom of that descending curve. The 2016 spike remains the generational high-water mark for reported problems, and the eight years since have shown steady improvement rather than a recurrence. Buyers should note that the data does not specify a root cause for the lone 2023 complaint, so an inspection of electrical equipment on any specific car is still warranted. On balance, 2023 stands as the strongest candidate year in the dataset and is a good year to buy used, provided a pre-purchase inspection confirms the vehicle's individual condition.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
52
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Electrical System,Equipment1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 52 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB19-042F2025-02-20Electrical SystemAUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped…
NTB19-033G2025-02-20Forward Collision AvoidanceINTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION…
NTB19-071D2024-09-19Air BagsDTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2023 Maxima have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Maxima get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 30 highway / 24 combined mpg.