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Nissan Maxima: MPG and fuel economy by year

The EPA has rated the Nissan Maxima across 39 model years, from the 1984 Nissan Maxima through the 2023 Nissan Maxima. The most recent 2023 Nissan Maxima returns 24 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2018 Nissan Maxima at 25 MPG. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span multiple generations of EPA testing methodology.

Pick a year below to open the full Nissan Maxima page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.

Fuel economy by model year

Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Nissan Maxima. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.

Year Model Combined MPG City Highway Annual fuel cost
2023 2023 Nissan Maxima 24 MPG 20 MPG 30 MPG $2,900
2022 2022 Nissan Maxima 24 MPG 20 MPG 30 MPG $2,900
2021 2021 Nissan Maxima 24 MPG 20 MPG 30 MPG $2,900
2020 2020 Nissan Maxima 24 MPG 20 MPG 30 MPG $2,900
2019 2019 Nissan Maxima 24 MPG 20 MPG 30 MPG $2,900
2018 2018 Nissan Maxima 25 MPG 21 MPG 30 MPG $2,750
2017 2017 Nissan Maxima 25 MPG 21 MPG 30 MPG $2,750
2016 2016 Nissan Maxima 25 MPG 22 MPG 30 MPG $2,750
2014 2014 Nissan Maxima 22 MPG 19 MPG 26 MPG $3,150
2013 2013 Nissan Maxima 22 MPG 19 MPG 26 MPG $3,150
2012 2012 Nissan Maxima 22 MPG 19 MPG 26 MPG $3,150
2011 2011 Nissan Maxima 22 MPG 19 MPG 26 MPG $3,150
2010 2010 Nissan Maxima 22 MPG 19 MPG 26 MPG $3,150
2009 2009 Nissan Maxima 22 MPG 19 MPG 26 MPG $3,150
2008 2008 Nissan Maxima 21 MPG 19 MPG 25 MPG $3,300
2007 2007 Nissan Maxima 21 MPG 19 MPG 25 MPG $3,300
2006 2006 Nissan Maxima 21 MPG 18 MPG 27 MPG $2,850
2005 2005 Nissan Maxima 21 MPG 18 MPG 27 MPG $2,850
2004 2004 Nissan Maxima 21 MPG 18 MPG 25 MPG $2,850
2003 2003 Nissan Maxima 21 MPG 19 MPG 26 MPG $2,850
2002 2002 Nissan Maxima 21 MPG 19 MPG 26 MPG $2,850
2001 2001 Nissan Maxima 22 MPG 19 MPG 25 MPG $2,700
2000 2000 Nissan Maxima 21 MPG 19 MPG 25 MPG $2,850
1999 1999 Nissan Maxima 21 MPG 18 MPG 26 MPG $2,850
1998 1998 Nissan Maxima 21 MPG 18 MPG 26 MPG $2,850
1997 1997 Nissan Maxima 21 MPG 18 MPG 26 MPG $3,300
1996 1996 Nissan Maxima 21 MPG 18 MPG 26 MPG $3,300
1995 1995 Nissan Maxima 21 MPG 18 MPG 26 MPG $3,300
1994 1994 Nissan Maxima 20 MPG 18 MPG 24 MPG $3,450
1993 1993 Nissan Maxima 20 MPG 18 MPG 24 MPG $3,450
1992 1992 Nissan Maxima 20 MPG 18 MPG 24 MPG $3,450
1991 1991 Nissan Maxima 20 MPG 18 MPG 24 MPG $3,450
1990 1990 Nissan Maxima 20 MPG 18 MPG 24 MPG $3,450
1989 1989 Nissan Maxima 20 MPG 18 MPG 24 MPG $3,450
1988 1988 Nissan Maxima 19 MPG 16 MPG 24 MPG $3,150
1987 1987 Nissan Maxima 19 MPG 16 MPG 24 MPG $3,150
1986 1986 Nissan Maxima 19 MPG 17 MPG 24 MPG $3,150
1985 1985 Nissan Maxima 19 MPG 17 MPG 23 MPG $3,150
1984 1984 Nissan Maxima 21 MPG 18 MPG 24 MPG $2,850

How the Nissan Maxima compares against the Midsize Cars class

Buyers usually compare the Nissan Maxima against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Midsize Cars class for the 2023 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.

2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Long range RWD (18 inch Wheels)
140 MPG 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD
135 MPG 2023 Tesla Model 3 RWD
132 MPG 2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
131 MPG 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Long range AWD (18 inch Wheels)
121 MPG 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Long range RWD (20 inch Wheels)
117 MPG
2023 Nissan Maxima
24 MPG

Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.