Nissan · Maxima · 2022
2022 Nissan Maxima
0
Recalls
5
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2022 Nissan Maxima has no recalls and 5 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: unknown or other (1 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2022 Nissan Maxima page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is unknown or other with 1 reported complaint.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2022 Nissan Maxima currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 5 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are unknown or other (1), exterior lighting (1), structure,unknown or other (1).
- Vehicle
- 2022 Nissan Maxima
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 5
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
9.5% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
Owner Complaints
5 totalEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Feb 13, 2023
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle at night with the headlights illuminated, the driver’s side light beam had a dark shaded spot in the illuminated light field and the light field was directed approximately 35 degrees to the...
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STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 10, 2023
On February 10, 2023 I purchased a 2022 Nissan Maxima with a little over 19,000 miles on it. Which has a warranty for up to 104,000 miles. Currently at a little over 25,000 miles. Maybe a week later I noticed a noise coming from the rear, so I informed the Finance Manager, Paul. ...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 11, 2022
Panoramic sunroof lining started to droop and hang on the back portion of the panoramic roof blocking my view before the car reached 2,000 miles. Dealership refuses to fix stating they would have a Nissan representative look at it and make the repair stating the cost would be ove...
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ENGINE
FIRENov 2, 2022
I'm investigating a fire in this vehicle. The owner was driving and noticed a smell of rubber or electrical burning. He parked the car and noticed a small amount of smoke from the passenger side of the hood area. It was dark out and he opened the hood and went to get a flashlight...
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CRASH2 injuriesJun 30, 2022
The contact owned a 2022 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while her granddaughter was driving at 40 MPH and attempting to stop at a stop sign, with the brake pedal depressed all the way to the floorboard, the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the driver swerved in an att...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2022 Nissan Maxima have?
The 2022 Nissan Maxima has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2022 Nissan Maxima?
NHTSA has received 5 owner-reported complaints for the 2022 Nissan Maxima.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2022 Nissan Maxima?
The 2022 Nissan Maxima received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Nissan Maxima?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2022 Nissan Maxima are unknown or other (1 reports), exterior lighting (1 reports), structure,unknown or other (1 reports).
Does the 2022 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2022 Nissan Maxima. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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