Honda Accord vs Nissan Maxima
The Honda Accord is more fuel-efficient at 26 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Nissan Maxima. At EPA assumptions that is about $600 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Accord | Nissan Maxima | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,311 | 1,726 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Transmission |
| Crashes and fires | 128 and 19 | 43 and 32 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 90,000 miles | 79,000 miles |
| Recalls | 13 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 26 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City and highway | 23 and 31 | 18 and 25 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,600 | $3,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,311 complaints for the Honda Accord and 1,726 for the Nissan Maxima. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 13 for the Honda Accord, 2 for the Nissan Maxima.