Question 1

What is the overall NHTSA safety rating for the 2021 Nissan Maxima?

Accepted Answer

The 2021 Nissan Maxima has an overall NHTSA NCAP rating of 5 stars based on government crash testing. NHTSA tests cover frontal crash, side crash, and rollover resistance.

Question 2

Is the 2021 Nissan Maxima safer than competitors?

Accepted Answer

Compare the 2021 Nissan Maxima's 5-star overall rating to similar Nissan models below. Higher star ratings reflect better occupant protection in standardized federal crash tests.

Question 3

Does the 2021 Nissan Maxima have crash test data for all trims?

Accepted Answer

NHTSA tests representative trims and applies the rating to the broader configuration. Specific trims with different airbag, seat, or structural designs may differ — see the per-trim breakdown.

En general	5 / 5
Crisis general del frente	5 / 5
Accidente frontal, lado del conductor	5 / 5
Accidente frontal, lado de pasajeros	5 / 5
Crisis lateral general	5 / 5
Accidente lateral, conductor lateral	5 / 5
Accidente lateral, lado de pasajeros	5 / 5
Siguiente Pole Crash	5 / 5
Vuelco	5 / 5
Posibilidad de rollover	9.5%
Control de estabilidad electrónica	estándar
Alerta de colisión	estándar
Alerta de salida	estándar