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2020 Nissan Maxima common problems & recalls

What owners report most to NHTSA on the 2020 Nissan Maxima, and the recalls issued for this model year. Got a symptom of your own? Start a case for your car.

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Most reported 2020 Nissan Maxima problems

Based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Nissan Maxima.

  1. Service Brakes4 reports
  2. Forward Collision Avoidance4 reports
  3. Structure4 reports
  4. Power Train3 reports
  5. Hydraulic2 reports

2020 Nissan Maxima recalls

Recalls issued for the 2020 Nissan Maxima model year. Whether one is still open on a specific car depends on its VIN: check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Safety recalls are repaired free at a franchised dealer.

  • VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR20V570000

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima, Maxima and Leaf vehicles. The rear window glass may not remain properly secured to the vehicle.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the back window glass, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC752.

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Braking grind · 2016 Toyota Camry

“Inner pad ~1 mm. Outer pad 3 mm.”

Sticking caliper / slidePossible → Supported
Worn rotor onlyPossible → Less likely

Next: check the slide pins move freely before buying parts.

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