2023 Nissan MaximaFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
2023 Nissan Maxima

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City
20
MPG
Highway
30
MPG
Combined
24
MPG

Real-World MPG

Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov

23.5MPG average-2.0% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 24 MPG · Owner reported avg: 23.5 MPG

Driving mix: City 57% / Highway 43%

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.

Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 23.5 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 24 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AV-S7)
Premium
City
20
Hwy
30
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,400

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-5,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
371 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

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,806/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,723/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,430/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,585/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,826/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,819/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,494/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,886/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,715/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,780/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 24 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2023 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability9.5%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
1
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems1 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 1 owner complaints for the 2023 Nissan Maxima. Top reported issues include electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
1

2023 Nissan Maxima problems by category: Electrical System: 1 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.

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