Complaints
126
Crashes
20
Fires
1
Injuries
9
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2014 Nissan Maxima Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#124 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:40,377 mi
Crash-related:4
#221 complaints
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:72,431 mi
Crash-related:3
#317 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Avg mileage:94,159 mi
Crash-related:2
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Nissan Maxima.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 24 | 4 | — | 40,377 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 21 | 3 | — | 72,431 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 17 | 2 | — | 94,159 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 10 | 1 | — | 47,372 mi | |
| ENGINE | 9 | 1 | — | 48,521 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | 1 | — | 48,684 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | 2 | — | 52,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | 2 | 1 | 88,905 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 2 | — | 99,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 4 | 1 | — | 11,363 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | — | — | 44,071 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 20,002 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 86,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 37,350 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 800 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | 88,350 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 55,750 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 | — | — | 21,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | 1 | — | 26,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 70 mi |
AIR BAGS
24
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,377
POWER TRAIN
21
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,431
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
17
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,159
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,372
ENGINE
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,521
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,684
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,500
SUSPENSION
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
88,905
SERVICE BRAKES
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,000
STEERING
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11,363
STRUCTURE:BODY
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,071
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,002
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,000
SEAT BELTS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,350
SEATS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
800
VISIBILITY/WIPER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,350
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,750
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,000
WHEELS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70
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