2020 Nissan Maxima Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 9%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,214miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2020 Nissan Maxima, 9% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,214 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH and changing lanes, the hood unlatched, flew open and struck the windshield. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,214.”
NHTSA complaint #11582542, filed 2024-04, 84,214 miles“2020 Nissan Maxima sr. Consumer writes in regards gas cap door lock function. The consumer was concerned that the back up camera would need a system upgrade do to poor visibility.”
NHTSA complaint #11302001, filed 2020-02Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 9% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 8 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 0% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1984 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2020 Nissan Maxima
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Nissan Maxima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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