2013 Nissan Maxima

▲ Better than typical

2013 Nissan Maxima
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:58:57.516Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2013: 62 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1982	4
1983	5
1984	30
1985	54
1986	60
1987	176
1988	60
1989	62
1990	106
1991	76
1992	110
1993	78
1994	89
1995	152
1996	96
1997	102
1998	113
1999	165
2000	360
2001	172
2002	205
2003	206
2004	1425
2005	948
2006	576
2007	129
2008	78
2009	339
2010	275
2011	106
2012	107
2013	62
2014	95
2015	1
2016	142
2017	102
2018	36
2019	18
2020	21
2021	3
2022	5
2023	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 39%

39% of complaints: power train — 24 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 26%

26% of complaints: air bags — 16 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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NO 'TAKATA RECALL' AT THIS MOMENT BUT I WAS INJURED BECAUSE AIRBAG FAILED IN MY CHEST

NHTSA ODI report, 20180207

WHEN TRANSPORTING SOME ADULT PASSENGERS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, THE "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" LIGHT REMAINS ON THROUGHOUT THE TRIP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171106

WHEN TRANSPORTING SOME ADULT PASSENGERS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, THE "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" LIGHT REMAINS ON THROUGHOUT THE TRIP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171105

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 13%

13% of complaints: exterior lighting — 8 distinct reports on file.

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I have a 2013 Nissan Maxima in my headlights are horrible when they are on dim you cannot see in front of you so bad that it's liable to cause a bad wreck I have to ride with my headlights on bright and it's not much better I have replaced the bulbs...

NHTSA ODI report, 20251219

1. Both headlights on dim are so dim that you cannot drive safely, they do not project in front of the car far enough to see at night, dawn or dusk. I am concerned if other cars I meet can even see me approaching.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231118

ENGINE 6%

6% of complaints: engine — 4 distinct reports on file.

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The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart on the third attempt however the failure recurred.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240411

STRUCTURE 3%

3% of complaints: structure — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 Nissan Maxima — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for power train issues (24 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for air bags issues (16 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (8 reports on file for this year).

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1984 ▲ 2018 ▲ 1985

WORST YEARS

■ 2004 ■ 2005 ■ 2006

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FAQ

Is the 2013 Nissan Maxima reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Nissan Maxima is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan Maxima?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Nissan Maxima have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.