The 2018 Nissan Maxima has 12 drivetrain parts with verified fitment on this page — 2 part types and 6 brands, covering the 3.5L V6 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 2018 Nissan Maxima, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. All 12 listed parts are CV Axle (8 parts) and CV Joint Boot (4 parts).
The 2018 Nissan Maxima came with a single engine, the 3.5L V6, and every part is verified against it.
6 brands supply drivetrain parts for the 2018 Nissan Maxima, led by APWI (2 parts), GSP (2 parts) and TOP NOTCH (2 parts), plus 3 more brands.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 2018 Nissan Maxima. 2 parts have it, including APWI NI8443 (CV Axle) and APWI NI8444 (CV Axle). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
CV Axle
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APWI Popular | NI8443 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| APWI Popular | NI8444 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV53136 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV53096 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightTo 10/2020 | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH | TN13140 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH | TN13121 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightTo 10/2020 | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | NI8604 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | NI8539 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right | View on Amazon |
This table covers the complete CV axle shafts from differential (or hub) to wheel. Typical signs include a click in tight turns, grease flung around the wheel well, or a vibration that builds with speed. A torn boot caught early is a boot kit; caught late it is the whole axle. Torque the axle nut to the method in the notes.
8 CV Axle parts are listed for the 2018 Nissan Maxima, from APWI, GSP, TOP NOTCH and 1 other brand. APWI NI8443 carries the "Popular" badge.
Part numbers include APWI NI8443, APWI NI8444 and GSP NCV53136, among others listed above.
CV Joint Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1032867 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1032959 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | DX398 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | DX877 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
This table covers the boots that keep grease in a CV joint. Typical signs include a split boot, grease flung around the joint, or a click once grit is inside. A boot caught early is a kit. Once the joint has clicked, the joint itself is usually worn.
4 CV Joint Boot parts are listed for the 2018 Nissan Maxima, from BECK/ARNLEY and MEVOTECH.
This group includes BECK/ARNLEY 1032867, BECK/ARNLEY 1032959 and MEVOTECH DX398 and the remaining parts above.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2018 Nissan Maxima
On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.
- Confirm you have the 3.5L V6 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: CV Axle and CV Joint Boot .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 2018 Nissan Maxima?
Our catalog currently lists 12 drivetrain parts for the 2018 Nissan Maxima across 2 subcategories and 6 brands, covering the 3.5L V6 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 2018 Nissan Maxima?
Common symptoms include clicking in tight turns, a clunk when shifting between drive and reverse, vibration that builds with speed, or gear oil on the inside of a wheel. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2018 Nissan Maxima was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2018 Nissan Maxima?
Every part on this page is matched to the 3.5L V6 engine. Then a torn CV boot caught early is a cheap boot kit; caught late it is a whole axle — inspect before deciding which to buy. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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