Complaints
126
per 10K Sold
25.0
US Sales
50,401
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
Airbags
Avg mileage:40,377 mi
Crash-related:4
#221 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:72,431 mi
Crash-related:3
#317 complaints
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Avg mileage:94,159 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Nissan Maxima.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 24 | 4 | — | 40,377 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 21 | 3 | — | 72,431 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 17 | 2 | — | 94,159 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 9 | 1 | — | 48,521 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | 1 | — | 48,684 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | 2 | — | 52,500 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | 2 | 1 | 88,905 mi | |
| Brakes | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Airbags
24
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,377
Transmission / Drivetrain
21
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,431
Headlight/Taillight Failures
17
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,159
Engine Problems
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,521
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,684
Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,500
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
88,905
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2014 Nissan Maxima — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2014 Nissan Maxima reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2014 Nissan Maxima has 126 NHTSA complaints, 20 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 24 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Nissan Maxima?
Top reported problems: Airbags (24 complaints, avg 40,377 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (21 complaints, avg 72,431 mi); Headlight/Taillight Failures (17 complaints, avg 94,159 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 2014 Nissan Maxima?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 63,191 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 Nissan Maxima?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Nissan Maxima include 20 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 9 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 2014 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2014 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 2014 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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