2013 Nissan Maxima Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Nissan Maxima.

201242 years2014

Complaints

per 10K Sold

13.2

US Sales

53,896

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Fatalities

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Recalls

Worst 2013 Nissan Maxima Problems

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

#124 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:102,510 mi

#216 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:15,090 mi

Crash-related:1

#38 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

Avg mileage:64,000 mi

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Nissan Maxima.

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Avg Mileage
Transmission / Drivetrain	24	—	—	102,510 mi
Airbags	16	1	—	15,090 mi
Headlight/Taillight Failures	8	—	—	64,000 mi
Engine Problems	4	—	—	—
Electrical Faults	2	—	1	—
Brakes	2	—	—	—
Body Structure	2	—	—	—
Electronic Stability Control	1	—	—	—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights	1	—	—	—
Fuel System	1	—	—	—
Steering Defects	1	—	—	—
Wipers & Visibility	1	—	—	—

Transmission / Drivetrain

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Avg Miles

102,510

Airbags

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Crashes

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15,090

Headlight/Taillight Failures

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Fires

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Avg Miles

64,000

Engine Problems

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Electrical Faults

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Exterior Lighting:Headlights

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Fuel System

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Steering Defects

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Wipers & Visibility

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2013 Nissan Maxima — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2013 Nissan Maxima reliable?

Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2013 Nissan Maxima has 71 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 24 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.

What are common problems with the 2013 Nissan Maxima?

Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (24 complaints, avg 102,510 mi); Airbags (16 complaints, avg 15,090 mi); Headlight/Taillight Failures (8 complaints, avg 64,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.

At what mileage do problems start on the 2013 Nissan Maxima?

The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 66,952 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.

How safe is the 2013 Nissan Maxima?

NHTSA complaints for the 2013 Nissan Maxima include 1 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.

Does the 2013 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?

No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2013 Nissan Maxima as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.

Should I buy a 2013 Nissan Maxima?

Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Maxima reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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