2013 Nissan Maxima Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Nissan Maxima.

20122014
Complaints
71
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 2013 Nissan Maxima Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#124 complaints

POWER TRAIN

Avg mileage:102,510 mi
#216 complaints

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:15,090 mi
Crash-related:1
#38 complaints

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Avg mileage:64,000 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Nissan Maxima.

POWER TRAIN
24
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
102,510
AIR BAGS
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
15,090
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
64,000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
84,029
ENGINE
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
56,277
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
7,200
SERVICE BRAKES
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
70,556
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
27,500
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
120,000
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
39,997
STEERING
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
93,500
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
62,000

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