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Used Nissan Maxima: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Nissan Maxima from 2016 to 2023: what each year typically sells for (about $12,000 to $32,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2018–2023. Look harder at or skip 2016–2017.
2016–2023 Nissan Maxima
A stylish, sporty sedan with an upscale cabin for the money.
Years to target: 2018–2023. Look harder at or skip: 2016–2017. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $12,000 | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~130,000 |
| 2017 | $14,000 | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~120,000 |
| 2018 | $16,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~105,000 |
| 2019 | $18,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~95,000 |
| 2020 | $21,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~80,000 |
| 2021 | $24,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~70,000 |
| 2022 | $28,000* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~60,000 |
| 2023 | $32,500* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~45,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- 2016: owner complaints spike (142, mostly the transmission).
- 2017: owner complaints spike (103, mostly the airbags).
- The CVT dulls the sporty feel, and fuel economy and rear headroom are only average.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the SV: it adds leather, heated front seats and navigation over the S, and every Maxima has the strong 300-hp V6. 2019 and newer add standard Safety Shield driver aids.
On the test drive
Ask whether the CVT fluid has been changed, and feel for shudder or hesitation when pulling away. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from 2019, optional from 2016.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2016, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from 2019.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Camry 2020–2022 · $21,500–$25,500
- Honda Accord 2023 · $24,500
- Toyota Prius 2020–2022 · $20,500–$25,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.