2014 Nissan Maxima problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (19) · Air Bags (19) · Exterior Lighting (15)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Nissan Maxima model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
69 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (90)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-107G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-027D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication – network diagnostic flow chart this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB10-066C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · NTB17-019H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
window glass warranty information this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 90 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-14 · Power Train“the transmission would begin slipping and causing power loss after driving it for more than 20 minutes causing it to slow down rapidly especially on hills …”
2026-01-07 · Unknown Or Other“i have a 2014 nissan maxima. the passenger side door abruptly stopped working and will not open from the inside or outside. upon speaking with a mechanic, i learned that this is a very common issue with a nissan and also that there is a class action lawsuit against nissan because its believed to be a defect they knew about. quote i received for rep…”
2025-10-07 · Air Bags · 46,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 nissan maxima. the contact stated that the passenger’s side air bag warning light was illuminated. the air bag located in the seat failed to activate as designed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the passenger’s side seat sensor was inoperable. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer, wh…”
2025-08-13 · Unknown Or Other“date(s) of incident: multiple incidents from [june 3, 2025] to [july 1, 2025] summary of complaint i am filing this complaint against best price transmissions for negligence, non-compliance with automotive repair safety codes, and unprofessional conduct that has resulted in substantial financial loss, vehicle damage, and emotional distress. i …”
2025-05-19 · Exterior Lighting · 107,270 mi“the contact owns a 2014 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights became inoperable. the contact stated that the headlights failed to function properly, and the lights were dim. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the headlight assembly had failed and nee…”
2024-10-16 · Power Train · 💥 crash“while pulling into a parking space, i heard my engine racing. immediately, i felt the car lurch forward. to avoid misapplying my foot to the gas pedal, i withdrew both my feet to the floor, next to the seat. the car continued forward at a fast rate. the car stopped going forward after it struck s building. however, the tires kept spinning, especial…”
2024-06-16 · Exterior Lighting“the dim lights on the vehicle are very dim, the fog lights are brighter than the dim lights. i’ve replaced the bulbs and headlights and neither fixed the issue. you can barely see in front of the car with the dim lights. it’s very unsafe to drive at night. …”
2024-04-02 · Exterior Lighting“low beam headlights are extremely/dangerously low even if the lights are brand new. in my opinion it's extremely dangerous to drive with only my high beams on but thats the only way i can see at night theres no confidence in relying on my low beams. …”
2024-04-01 · Power Train · 50,400 mi“the contact owns a 2014 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated and displayed symptoms relating to transmission failure. no warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the cvt. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notifie…”
2024-03-22 · Seats“code b1018 failing occupant sensor in the passenger seat…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.