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Nissan Maxima Light Bulb Sizes
Complete bulb size reference for the Nissan Maxima from 1981 to 2023. Find headlight, fog light, turn signal, and brake light bulb sizes for every model year.
The Nissan maxima changed low beam specifications across model years — 1985–1999: 9004; 2004–2014: D2S; 2016–2023: H11; 1981–1984: H4656; 2002–2003: D2R; 2000–2001: 9003. Make sure to select your exact year below to get the right bulb size.
Year Range
1981 – 2023
42 model yearsBulb Sizes Across Years
| Position | Bulb Type(s) | Years | Status / Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Beam | 9004(1985–1999) D2S(2004–2014) H11(2016–2023) H4656(1981–1984) D2R(2002–2003) 9003(2000–2001) | 42 years | Changed |
| High Beam | 9004(1985–1999) H11(2016–2023) 9005(2002–2014) D2S(2004–2008) H4651(1981–1984) 9003(2000–2001) | 42 years | Changed |
| Fog Light | H3(1986–2006) H11(2007–2023) | 35 years | Changed |
| Turn Signal Front | 1156(1981–1999) 7444NA(2016–2023) 3457NA(2009–2014) 1157NA(2000–2006) 4157NA(2007–2008) 7440(2002–2003) 1156NA(1993–1994) | 42 years | Changed |
| Turn Signal Rear | 1156(1981–1999) 7440(2002–2023) 7440NA(2009–2014) 3057K(2004–2008) | 40 years | Changed |
| License Plate | 168(1995–2014) 2825(2016–2023) 89(1989–1992) 67(1986–1988) | 35 years | Changed |
| Parking Light | 7444NA(2016–2023) 1157(1993–1999) 67(1986–1992) 3457NA(2009–2014) 1157NA(2000–2006) 4157NA(2007–2008) 168(2002–2003) | 37 years | Changed |
| Reverse Light | 921(1997–2023) 1156(1981–1996) 912(2002–2008) | 42 years | Changed |
| Trunk Light | 158(1989–2023) | 34 years | Consistent |
| Daytime Running | 1156(2004–2006) 3156(2007–2008) H15(2021–2021) | 6 years | Changed |
| Door Light | 194(2009–2019) | 9 years | Consistent |
| Side Marker | 194(1985–2003) 168(2004–2014) W5W(2016–2018) 2825(2007–2008) | 33 years | Changed |
| Brake Light | 921(1989–1999) 7440(2000–2018) 1156(1986–1997) 1157(1981–1985) 2825(2004–2006) 168(2007–2008) | 31 years | Changed |
| Dome Light | DE3175(1981–2008) 175(2009–2014) | 30 years | Changed |
| Map Light | 175(2009–2014) DE3021(2004–2008) 89(1986–1988) 158(1993–1994) | 16 years | Changed |
| Tail Light | 1157(1981–1999) 3157CK(2004–2007) 7443CK(2000–2002) 3057(2008–2008) 7443(2003–2003) | 28 years | Changed |
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We have bulb size data for the Nissan Maxima from 1981 to 2023, covering 42 model years. Select your year below for a complete position-by-position bulb chart.
Yes, the Nissan Maxima changed low beam bulb specifications across generations: 1985–1999: 9004; 2004–2014: D2S; 2016–2023: H11; 1981–1984: H4656; 2002–2003: D2R; 2000–2001: 9003. Make sure to check your exact year using the list below.
The Nissan Maxima uses a 9004 bulb for the low beam (same bulb serves both high and low beam via dual filament), and a H3 for the fog lights. Select your year below for the exact fitment chart.
Yes. The Nissan Maxima uses a 9004 low beam, and direct-fit LED conversion kits for that size are widely available. LED upgrades typically produce 2–3× more light output than stock halogen and last 25,000+ hours. Look for a DOT-compliant kit with a proper beam cutoff pattern.
Select your model year from the list below. Each year page shows every bulb position — low beam, high beam, fog light, turn signal, and brake light — with the correct size and a link to buy it on Amazon.