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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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Nissan Maxima.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 24 | — | — | 102,510 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 16 | 1 | — | 15,090 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 8 | — | — | 64,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | — | 1 | 84,029 mi | |
| ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 56,277 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | 1 | 7,200 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | 70,556 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | 27,500 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 39,997 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 93,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 62,000 mi |
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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