2014 Nissan Maxima problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Nissan Maxima, most often about lighting. There are 0 recalls for this model year.
- Complaints
- 43
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 4
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 2
- Median mileage
- 88,700 mi at time of problem
Key facts
- Lighting is the most-reported problem area, named in 16 of 43 complaints (37%).
- Transmission & Drivetrain (12) and airbags (6) follow.
- Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 88,700 mi.
- Owners reported 4 crashes, 1 fire and 2 injuries.
- It ranks 3rd of 18 Nissan Maxima model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
- That is 231% more complaints than the 2013 model year (13).
2014 Nissan Maxima problems by category
- Lighting · 1 crash16 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain · 1 crash12 complaints
- Airbags · 1 crash6 complaints
- Engine5 complaints
- Suspension · 2 crashes4 complaints
- Other / Unknown3 complaints
- Electrical System · 1 crash3 complaints
- Visibility & Wipers2 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion · 1 crash2 complaints
- Brakes · 1 crash2 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech2 complaints
- Seats & Seat Belts1 complaints
- Body & Structure1 complaints
- Steering · 1 crash1 complaints
A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.
Most-reported components
| Component (as filed with NHTSA) | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 14 |
| Power train | 12 |
| Air bags | 6 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Suspension | 4 |
| Electrical system | 3 |
| Unknown or other | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 |
When problems happen (mileage)
2014 Nissan Maxima recalls (0)
No recalls on file.
Recent 2014 Nissan Maxima complaints
Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
- Filed Sep 14, 2026UTTransmission & Drivetrain
The transmission would begin slipping and causing power loss after driving it for more than 20 minutes causing it to slow down rapidly especially on hills
NHTSA complaint #11763977 · source - Filed Jan 7, 2026NYOther / Unknown
I have a 2014 Nissan Maxima. The passenger side door abruptly stopped working and will not open from the inside or outside. Upon speaking with a mechanic, I learned that this is a very common issue with a Nissan and also that there is a class action lawsuit against Nissan because its believed to be a defect they knew about. Quote i received for repair would be over $400
NHTSA complaint #11709463 · source - Filed Oct 7, 202546,000 miNJAirbags
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that the passenger’s side air bag warning light was illuminated. The air bag located in the seat failed to activate as designed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the passenger’s side seat sensor was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the occupant sensor was inoperable. The dealer confirmed that the part was no…
NHTSA complaint #11691783 · source - Filed Aug 13, 2025GAEngineOther / Unknown
Date(s) of Incident: Multiple incidents from [June 3, 2025] to [July 1, 2025] Summary of Complaint I am filing this complaint against Best Price Transmissions for negligence, non-compliance with automotive repair safety codes, and unprofessional conduct that has resulted in substantial financial loss, vehicle damage, and emotional distress. I have patronized this shop for years, trusting their work, but my vehicles have repeatedly left their care with more problems than they…
NHTSA complaint #11680401 · source - Filed May 19, 2025107,270 miDELighting
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights became inoperable. The contact stated that the headlights failed to function properly, and the lights were dim. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the headlight assembly had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
NHTSA complaint #11661846 · source - Filed Oct 16, 2024PACrash1 injuredTowedElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain
While pulling into a parking space, I heard my engine racing. Immediately, I felt the car lurch forward. To avoid misapplying my foot to the gas pedal, I withdrew both my feet to the floor, next to the seat. The car continued forward at a fast rate. The car stopped going forward after it struck s building. However, the tires kept spinning, especially the front left tire. The engine ran briefly, until it stopped spontaneously. A few days previously, while driving at about 40…
NHTSA complaint #11620050 · source - Filed Jun 16, 2024NCLighting
The dim lights on the vehicle are very dim, the fog lights are brighter than the dim lights. I’ve replaced the bulbs and headlights and neither fixed the issue. You can barely see in front of the car with the dim lights. It’s very unsafe to drive at night.
NHTSA complaint #11594656 · source - Filed Apr 2, 2024ALLighting
Low beam headlights are extremely/dangerously low even if the lights are brand new. In my opinion it's extremely dangerous to drive with only my high beams on but thats the only way I can see at night theres no confidence in relying on my low beams.
NHTSA complaint #11580655 · source
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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology