How safe is the Nissan Maxima?
Drivers of the 2020–2023 Nissan Maxima died at a rate of 105 per million registered vehicle years, 91% higher than the average of 37 for all vehicles. That makes it one of the riskiest vehicles on the road for its driver: it ranks 115th of 129 vehicles, safer than 11% of them, whether they're small cars, SUVs, pickups or minivans.
Where the Nissan Maxima sits among all 129 vehicles
Nissan Maxima (bar is the 95% range)Every other ranked vehicleDashed line: average of 37
The rate is based on a moderate amount of data, so treat small differences from nearby vehicles with caution.
Vehicles ranked near the Nissan Maxima
These are the vehicles just above and below it on the all-class ranking. Notice they aren't all the same type: the ranking compares every vehicle against every other one. Ranks use each rate after adjusting for how much data is behind it, so a rate of 0 from a few vehicles can rank below a slightly higher rate from many. Why.
| Rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112 | Chevrolet CorvetteSports car · Midsize | 82 | 13 |
| 113 | Toyota CorollaCar · Small | 71 | 12 |
| 114 | Chevrolet CamaroSports car · Large | 88 | 12 |
| 115 | Nissan MaximaCar · Midsize | 105 | 11 |
| 116 | Hyundai ElantraCar · Small | 80 | 10 |
| 117 | Chrysler 300 2WDCar · Large | 132 | 9 |
| 118 | Dodge Charger 2WDCar · Large | 90 | 9 |
How it compares with other cars
Among the 23 cars ranked, the Nissan Maxima is 10th. The safest cars are below. See all cars.
| Cars rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda Civic hatchbackCar · Small | 28 | 36 |
| 2 | Subaru LegacyCar · Midsize | 37 | 27 |
| 3 | Toyota Corolla hybrid 2WDCar · Small | 51 | 21 |
| 4 | Subaru WRXCar · Small | 51 | 20 |
| 5 | Toyota Camry hybridCar · Midsize | 51 | 20 |
| 10 | Nissan MaximaCar · Midsize | 105 | 11 |
Common questions
Is the Nissan Maxima a safe vehicle?
By real-world driver deaths, the Nissan Maxima is one of the riskiest vehicles on the road for its driver. Its driver death rate of 105 per million registered vehicle years is 91% higher than the average, and it ranks 115th of 129 vehicles across all classes.
How does the Nissan Maxima compare with other cars?
It ranks 10th of 23 cars. The safest is the Honda Civic hatchback, with a rate of 28.
Why is this different from the Nissan Maxima's crash-test rating?
Crash-test stars only compare vehicles of similar size and weight, so a 5-star small car and a 5-star SUV aren't equally safe. This ranking uses real-world driver death rates, which can be compared across every class.
* Driver deaths per million registered vehicle years. A registered vehicle year is one vehicle registered for one year.