Nissan Maxima Annual Fuel Cost

Running a 2023 Nissan Maxima costs about $3,050 per year in fuel, based on 15,000 miles of driving at average U.S. fuel prices.

Latest model year (2023):

The Nissan Maxima costs an estimated $3,150/year in fuel (371 g CO₂/mi).

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 9, 2026

Nissan Maxima Fuel Cost — All Years

YearTrimEngineFuelMPG Comb.Annual CostCO₂ (g/mi)GHG Score
2023Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 3.5LPremium Gasoline24$3,1503715
2022Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 3.5LPremium Gasoline24$3,1503705
2021Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 3.5LPremium Gasoline24$3,1503705
2020Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 3.5LPremium Gasoline24$3,1503785
2019Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 3.5LPremium Gasoline24$3,1503785
2018Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 3.5LPremium Gasoline25$3,0503645
2017Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 3.5LPremium Gasoline25$3,0503665
2016Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 3.5LPremium Gasoline25$3,0503636

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Nissan Maxima data analysis

How Nissan Maxima estimated annual fuel cost varies

Across 8 configurations recorded for the 2016 through 2023 Nissan Maxima, estimated annual fuel cost runs from $3,050 to $3,150. The strongest figure belongs to the 2018 Nissan Maxima (Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L) at $3,050, and the weakest to the 2019 car (Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L) at $3,150 — a spread of 3%. The narrow spread means any year of the Nissan Maxima in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.

What changed for 2023

Average estimated annual fuel cost for the 2023 Nissan Maxima is $3,150, against $3,150 for the 2022 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.

How to read this Nissan Maxima data

This page lists every 2016 through 2023 Nissan Maxima record we hold for this measurement — 8 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Configurations behind these Nissan Maxima numbers

The 2016 through 2023 Nissan Maxima entries here span 8 model years of published measurements for this figure. 2023 is the busiest model year in the record with 1 separate measured configuration, which is why a single quoted estimated annual fuel cost figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.

Where these Nissan Maxima figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Nissan Maxima record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maxima Fuel Cost

How much does it cost to fuel the Nissan Maxima?

The estimated annual fuel cost for the Nissan Maxima is $3,050 per year, based on 15,000 miles of driving and average fuel prices. Costs vary by trim and engine.

How much CO₂ does the Nissan Maxima produce?

The Nissan Maxima produces approximately 364 grams of CO₂ per mile. Lower numbers mean fewer emissions. See the table for per-trim details.

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