MYRModel Year Report

2014 Nissan Maxima

● Typical for this model
2014 Nissan Maxima
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:36:16.435Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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

Complaints per year, Nissan Maxima Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2014 highlighted. 1982: 4 complaints 1982 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 30 complaints 1985: 54 complaints 1986: 63 complaints 1987: 178 complaints 1988: 60 complaints 1988 1989: 64 complaints 1990: 106 complaints 1991: 77 complaints 1992: 110 complaints 1993: 78 complaints 1994: 89 complaints 1994 1995: 152 complaints 1996: 96 complaints 1997: 102 complaints 1998: 113 complaints 1999: 165 complaints 2000: 360 complaints 2000 2001: 172 complaints 2002: 205 complaints 2003: 206 complaints 2004: 1425 complaints 2005: 948 complaints 2006: 576 complaints 2006 2007: 129 complaints 2008: 78 complaints 2009: 339 complaints 2010: 275 complaints 2011: 106 complaints 2012: 107 complaints 2012 2013: 62 complaints 2014: 96 complaints 2014 2015: 1 complaints 2016: 142 complaints 2017: 103 complaints 2018: 36 complaints 2018 2019: 18 complaints 2020: 21 complaints 2021: 3 complaints 2022: 5 complaints 2023: 1 complaints 2023
2014: 96 complaints
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YearComplaints
19824
19835
198430
198554
198663
1987178
198860
198964
1990106
199177
1992110
199378
199489
1995152
199696
1997102
1998113
1999165
2000360
2001172
2002205
2003206
20041425
2005948
2006576
2007129
200878
2009339
2010275
2011106
2012107
201362
201496
20151
2016142
2017103
201836
201918
202021
20213
20225
20231

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

AIR BAGS 25%

25% of complaints: air bags — 24 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
POWER TRAIN 23%

23% of complaints: power train — 22 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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MY 2014 NISSAN MAXIMA WITH MY FAMILY AND MYSELF INSIDE WERE IN A NEAR DEATH SITUATION WHEN THE CAR DID NOT HAVE POWER TO CROSS TRAIN TRACKS THAT WENT ACROSS THE ROAD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180821

Also filed under ENGINE and SERVICE BRAKES

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160924

Also filed under FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

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 ODI report, 20260914

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 20%

20% of complaints: exterior lighting — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing headlights.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE 9%

9% of complaints: engine — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 Nissan Maxima — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (19 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1984 ▲ 2018 ▲ 1985

WORST YEARS

■ 2004 ■ 2005 ■ 2006

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Nissan Maxima reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Nissan Maxima is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Nissan Maxima?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Nissan Maxima have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.