2022 Nissan MaximaFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
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Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (AV-S7) | Premium | 20 | 30 | 24 | $3,400 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 370 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 12.4 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 3.5L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 3.5L, 6-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Premium Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $2,806/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $3,723/yrHIGHEST | +$917 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $2,430/yrLOWEST | $-376 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $2,585/yr | $-221 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $2,826/yr | +$20 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $2,819/yr | +$13 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $3,494/yr | +$688 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $2,886/yr | +$80 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $2,715/yr | $-91 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $2,780/yr | $-26 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 24 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
Recall History
Source: NHTSA✓No recalls reported for this vehicle.
Owner-Reported Problems5 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 5 owner complaints for the 2022 Nissan Maxima. Top reported issues include structure, engine and brakes. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
2022 Nissan Maxima problems by category: Structure: 1 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints, Brakes: 1 complaints, Lighting: 1 complaints.
Sample Owner Complaints
Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.