Nissan Maxima key replacement and programming
Maxima is Nissan’s flagship sedan and got Intelligent Key earlier and more widely than most Nissans. Production ended after 2023.
Maxima key systems by model year
Year ranges follow Maxima generations and are approximate. Trim, build date and factory options can change the system within a year, so we confirm it from your VIN before dispatch.
- Photo pending2000–2003
NATS transponder keys
NATS key with a separate remote.
- Photo pending2004–2008
Intelligent Key and push-button start
Intelligent Key on many cars; NATS key on others.
- Photo pending2009–2015
Intelligent Key and push-button start
Intelligent Key with push-button start.
- Photo pending2016–2023
Intelligent Key and push-button start
Final generation with Intelligent Key and push-button start.
Lost every Maxima key?
If no working key remains, we can program a new key to most Nissan vehicles at the car. Programming can involve extra security steps, so it takes longer than adding a spare. We confirm your system from the VIN first.
What to send for a Maxima key quote
- Model year, from the registration or title
- Turn-key ignition or push-button start
- Whether any working key remains
- A photo of the key or ignition, if you have one
We program Maxima keys on site in Burbank, Pasadena and the surrounding neighborhoods. Pasadena service area
Important compatibility notice — final key compatibility must be confirmed
The key images, vehicle models, and year ranges shown on this page are provided as a general identification guide and may not apply to every vehicle. The manufacturer may use different key systems within the same model year depending on trim level, production date, manufacturing location, ignition type, and factory equipment. Final compatibility must be confirmed using the vehicle’s VIN, ignition type, existing key or fob, and vehicle information before service. The images are representative examples and do not guarantee an exact visual match.
A current registration or title and matching government-issued photo identification must be verified before automotive key, lock, or immobilizer service is performed.