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Free Nissan Maxima VIN Decoder

Decode your Nissan Maxima VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 17 variants (1989–2018). No registration.

1989–2018 17 variants Sedan Petrol
Nissan Maxima
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Nissan Maxima specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each Maxima variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
3.5L V6 FWD (300 HP) 2018 Petrol 3.5 L 296 bhp CVT FWD —
3.5L V6 CVT FWD (300 HP) 2016–2018 Petrol 3.5 L 300 bhp CVT FWD —
3.5L CVT (290 HP) 2009–2016 Petrol 3.5 L 286 bhp CVT FWD —
3.5L V6 5AT FWD (265 HP) 2004–2009 Petrol 3.5 L 264 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
3.5L V6 6MT FWD (265 HP) 2004–2009 Petrol 3.5 L 264 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
3.5L V6 4AT FWD (255 HP) 2000–2004 Petrol — 252 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
3.5L V6 5MT FWD (255 HP) 2000–2004 Petrol — 252 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.5L V6 24V 4AT FWD (209 HP) 2000–2004 Petrol 2.5 L 206 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
3.0L V6 4AT FWD (200 HP) 2000–2004 Petrol 3.0 L 197 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
3.0L V6 5MT FWD (200 HP) 2000–2004 Petrol 3.0 L 197 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.0L V6 4AT FWD (140 HP) 2000–2004 Petrol 2.0 L 138 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
2.0L V6 5MT FWD (140 HP) 2000–2004 Petrol 2.0 L 138 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
3.0L V6 4AT FWD (193 HP) 1995–2000 Petrol 3.0 L 190 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
3.0L V6 5MT FWD (193 HP) 1995–2000 Petrol 3.0 L 190 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.0L 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1995–2000 Petrol 2.0 L 89 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
3.0L V6 4AT (170 HP) 1989–1995 Petrol 3.0 L 168 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
3.0L V6 5MT (170 HP) 1989–1995 Petrol 3.0 L 168 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —

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Nissan Maxima VIN FAQ

What does a Nissan Maxima VIN tell you?+
A Nissan Maxima VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Nissan Maxima?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Nissan Maxima made?+
Our database covers the Nissan Maxima for model years 1989–2018, across 17 variants.
Is the Nissan Maxima VIN check free?+
Yes, decoding specifications, recalls and safety ratings is completely free and needs no registration. A paid full-history report (mileage, theft, accidents) is optional.

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