Tl* the contact rented a 2015 nissan maxima. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated to 75 mph while departing from a car wash. The vehicle crashed into two vehicles and a wall. The front passenger and driver side air bags failed to deploy. The contact suffered injuries to the back and chest. The driver suffered injuries to the legs. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed to the rental company. A police report was filed. The vin and failure mileage were not available.
Vehicle safety record
2015 Nissan Maxima Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2015 Nissan Maxima with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (1) and the acceleration & cruise control (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 2 injuries. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2014 has 96 and the 2016 has 142.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Maxima year, for its age
#433 most complained-about 2015 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2015 Nissan Maxima problems
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No recalls for the 2015 Nissan Maxima
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2015 Nissan Maxima. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 2015 Nissan Maxima
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Nissan Maxima: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 18 | 1 | A |
| 2018 | 36 | 2 | A |
| 2017 | 106 | 4 | C |
| 2016 | 142 | 8 | D |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | A |
| 2014 | 96 | 0 | C |
| 2013 | 62 | 0 | A |
| 2012 | 107 | 0 | C |
| 2011 | 106 | 0 | C |
2015 Nissan Maxima vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Nissan Maxima | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 2015 Nissan Altima | 956 | 10 | F | Compare |
| 2015 Nissan Murano | 205 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2015 Nissan Leaf | 111 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2015 Nissan Juke | 34 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2015 Nissan Frontier | 33 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2015 Nissan NV200 | 27 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2015 Nissan Armada | 21 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2015 Nissan 370Z Roadster | 3 | 0 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2015 Nissan Maxima
Does the 2015 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2015 Nissan Maxima right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Nissan Maxima?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (1), acceleration & cruise control (1).
How many complaints has the 2015 Nissan Maxima had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 21, 2016 and the latest on March 21, 2016. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 2 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2015 Nissan Maxima a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 99 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Nissan Maxima year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Nissan Maxima years have the most complaints?
2004 (1,426), 2005 (948), 2006 (576). See every Nissan Maxima year compared.
What should I do if my 2015 Nissan Maxima has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data