The service and repair manual for the 2018 Nissan Maxima — the 3.5L V6 engine, 7 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Nissan published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Platinum Sedan 4-Door · SV Sedan 4-Door · SL Sedan 4-Door · Exclusive Sedan 4-Door · SR Sedan 4-Door · S Sedan 4-Door +1 |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 46 complaints · 109 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2018 Maxima manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 1,307
- General Information 1,500
- Accessories & Equipment 5,563
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 389
- Body & Frame 1,678
- Maintenance 118
- Brakes 1,616
- Restraints 1,110
- Drivelines & Axles 154
- Steering 352
- Electrical 3,803
- Suspension 406
- Engine Mechanical 334
- Transmission 466
- Engine Performance 2,741
- Front Axle Nut 135
- Front Hub Bearing Bolts 65
- Rear Hub Bearing Bolts 65
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2018 Maxima
- Back Over Prevention — sensing system › camera · 19V654000The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — antilock/traction control/electronic limited · 19V807000A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a.
Owners have filed 46 complaints and Nissan has issued 109 technical service bulletins for the 2018 Maxima. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2018 Maxima manual
Is this manual specific to the 2018 Maxima?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2018 model year, covering the 3.5L V6 across the Platinum Sedan 4-Door, SV Sedan 4-Door, SL Sedan 4-Door, Exclusive Sedan 4-Door, SR Sedan 4-Door, S Sedan 4-Door, Advance Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.
What 2018 Maxima problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2018 Maxima, covering back over prevention, service brakes, hydraulic. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Nissan dealers.
Does it include 2018 Maxima wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2018 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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