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1996 Nissan

Maxima

Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L

Nissan Maxima: best and worst years
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Overview

Body
Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 4-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,650EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors
4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length
188 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
70 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
56 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
106 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
3,018 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class
Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Pass. Vol
100 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol
15 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
0
Owner complaints
96
Reported injuries
8

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING15%
  • AIR BAGS14%
  • POWER TRAIN11%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7%
  • SUSPENSION7%
  • STEERING6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 113 total.

Nissan Maxima: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.