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Nissan Maxima A36

2016–2023 · A36 · sedan

Eighth and final generation of Maxima, debuted at the 2015 New York Auto Show. 3.5L VQ35DE V6 (300hp), Xtronic CVT (no manual offered), FWD only. Aluminum hood/roof/trunk lid for weight reduction. Aggressive V-Motion grille and floating-roof design. Production ended September 6, 2023 at the Smyrna, TN plant. Nissan cited shifting consumer demand toward crossovers. No successor.

Watch out: The Xtronic CVT is the dominant long-term concern. Nissan extended the warranty on earlier-gen CVTs and the issues didn't fully go away with the A36. Symptoms: shudder under light throttle, whine at highway speed, hesitation from a stop. Check fluid color and listen on a long test drive. Otherwise the VQ35DE is well-understood and durable.

What your Maxima takes

The parts and fluids that fit this generation. Specs we publish are confirmed against two independent sources; the rest fill in as we verify them.

  • Tire size245/45R18✓ VerifiedView
  • Wiper blades28" driver · 16" passenger✓ VerifiedView
  • CoolantGenuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) · ~9.7 qtFrom owner's manualShop
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Floor mats

Our top custom-fit pick for the Nissan Maxima is the WeatherTech Custom Fit FloorLiners 1st & 2nd rows.

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