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2014 Nissan Maxima Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 96 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Nissan Maxima, most often about the air bags (25% of complaints, typically around 35,000 miles). It is 15th of 24 Maxima model years by number of complaints.

Complaints96
Recalls0
Crashes reported10
Fires reported1
Injuries reported4

Most common 2014 Nissan Maxima problems

  1. Air bags

    24 complaints · 25%

    Half of these problems showed up before 35,000 miles.

    I have a 2014 Nissan Maxima and have had an issue with the passenger seat airbag sensor for over a year. The airbag light comes on, indicating the airbag is off, even when an adult is sitting in the passenger seat. The problem occurs at different times, including if a passenger is seated in the car before the car is…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 33,000 miles
    When driving the vehicle, a passenger who sits in passenger seat the airbag notification light comes on indicating the airbag is off. We purchased this vehicle on july 29, 2017 with 37000 miles. We had to make videos to show the dealership that we purchased the vehicle. The dealership keeps saying they are unable to…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 36,756 miles

  2. Transmission

    22 complaints · 23%

    Half of these problems showed up before 73,500 miles.

    Nissan CVT transmission on 12/05/2018, about 10:00am- took my vehicle in for oil change and vibrating and shaking of car. Paid about $350.00 for oil change and transmission flush and change (which the service dept. Said I needed for transmission). That same day about 5:00pm while on the freeway my car stopped…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 78,789 miles
    The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he continued to drive the vehicle to his residence. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 68,000 miles

  3. Lights

    19 complaints · 20%

    Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles. Parts named most often: headlights.

    Recently bought a used 2014 Nissan Maxima. The low beam headlights are so dim that the car is dangerous to drive at night. Took it to the dealer and they said this is a common problem for this car; opaque and yellowing material inside the sealed headlight assembly which cannot be accessed. Both headlight assemblies…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 90,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights failed to adequately illuminate the roadway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer performed an unknown tsb; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2022, at 90,000 miles

  4. Other or unspecified

    10 complaints · 10%

    Half of these problems showed up before 43,000 miles.

    2014 Nissan Maxima with 43000 miles. Sunroof exploded twice while driving on the freeway at 70 MPH. Almost exact same of hole left in roof. Once on july 20th 2016 and once on august 15 2016 after being replaced with OEM parts. Danger to my children in the car and others on the road. Nissan refused to do anything after…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 43,000 miles
    I was driving along the highway on a sunny day, about 75 degrees fahrenheit, going approximately 65 MPH when I heard a loud exploding type of noise. The next thing I know I hear rattling overhead. I don't live far from where the incident happened so continued to drive .25 miles approximately to my residence and…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 42,000 miles

  5. Engine

    9 complaints · 9%

    Half of these problems showed up before 56,000 miles.

    Transmission failed prior to first service requirements, CVT transmission. Warranty extended but not for current year. Only year prior. Also vtc retartder kit recalled for 2009-2013, not for 2014. Same problems are happening but not being covered under recall. Took to dealer and was told it is not covered even if the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 56,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer, napleton st. Louis Nissan (10964 page ave., st. Louis, mo 63132)…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2023, at 56,500 miles

  6. Electrical

    8 complaints · 8%

    Half of these problems showed up before 74,000 miles.

    Driver side headlight intermittently shuts off and dims while driving and stationary. Switching lights from "on" to "automatic" or vice-versa relights the bulb.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 88,000 miles
    The instrument cluster light is out in the car with 40,000 miles. The indicator light does not come on which previously illuminated the temperature, tire pressure and indicates to press the brake to start the car. The light never turns on.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 40,000 miles

  7. Suspension

    6 complaints · 6%

    Parts named most often: front.

    The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Maxima. While driving 5 MPH in reverse, a clicking sound was heard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 21,000 miles
    I have had to replace both control arms, rebuild a transmission that went out, my entire AC just went out, I am constantly replacing brakes and disk, ball joints and shocks. I have spent over what I am still paying for this car and have only had it for about 5 years and still owe $18000 and paying everything out of…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 155,000 miles

  8. Fuel system

    5 complaints · 5%

    On august 13, 2016, the car stalled in the middle of the high-speed ramp going onto a highway (long island expressway) without any warning, putting US in extremely dangerous situation. Electrical system was still working, but motor shut off. I couldn't get the car moving after numerous attempts A/C also shut down…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 17,500 miles
    The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Maxima. While the vehicle was operational, a noise could be heard coming from the rear passenger seats along with a fuel odor. The contact stated that no leaks were noticeable and there were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure could not…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 40,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2014 Nissan Maxima recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2014 Nissan Maxima

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Nissan Maxima?
By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (24 complaints, typically around 35,000 miles); transmission (22 complaints, typically around 73,500 miles); lights (19 complaints, typically around 90,000 miles).
How many recalls does the 2014 Nissan Maxima have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2014 Nissan Maxima. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2014 a bad year for the Nissan Maxima?
It is 15th of 24 Maxima model years by number of complaints, with 96 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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