NHTSA has 96 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Nissan Maxima[1]. The biggest groups are air bags, power train and exterior lighting[2][3][4].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups owners name most often, biggest first.
- Air Bags. 24 complaints[2]. Owners describe a passenger air bag warning light that reports the bag as deactivated while an adult rides in that seat. Some say the light comes and goes, so dealers could not find a fault on a visit.
- Power Train. 22 complaints[3]. In the stories we read, owners describe the car losing power, hesitating to speed up, shifting badly or stalling, sometimes in traffic or on a ramp.
- Exterior Lighting. 19 complaints[4]. Owners describe headlights that look very dim at night. New bulbs did not help in the stories we read, and some were told the whole headlight unit needed replacing.
- Unknown Or Other. 10 complaints[7]. These reports do not fit a clear group.
- Engine. 9 complaints[8]. Owners describe sudden power loss while driving and trouble shutting the car off.
- Electrical System. 8 complaints[9].
- Suspension. 6 complaints[10].
- Fuel/Propulsion System. 5 complaints[11].
Recalls
NHTSA's records show 0 recalls for the 2014 Maxima[12].
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
| Version | City / highway / combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| Maxima, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[5] | 19 / 26 / 22 | $3,750 |
Safety ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD[6] | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 10.1% |
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2014 Nissan Maxima with 3.5L 6-cylinder[13] | 290 hp |
How 2014 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 152 | 0 |
| 1996 | 96 | 0 |
| 1997 | 102 | 1 |
| 1998 | 113 | 1 |
| 1999 | 165 | 0 |
| 2000 | 360 | 0 |
| 2001 | 172 | 3 |
| 2002 | 205 | 6 |
| 2003 | 206 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1,426 | 2 |
| 2005 | 948 | 2 |
| 2006 | 576 | 2 |
| 2007 | 129 | 1 |
| 2008 | 79 | 0 |
| 2009 | 339 | 1 |
| 2010 | 275 | 1 |
| 2011 | 106 | 0 |
| 2012 | 107 | 0 |
| 2013 | 62 | 0 |
| 2014 | 96 | 0 |
| 2016 | 142 | 8 |
| 2017 | 106 | 4 |
| 2018 | 36 | 2 |
| 2019 | 18 | 1 |
| 2020 | 22 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
NHTSA's counts for the Maxima show 96 complaints and 0 recalls for 2014[12]. Among the 28 model years listed, 8 have fewer complaints than 2014 and 18 have more[12]. The fewest complaints are for 2023 (1) and the most are for 2004 (1,426)[12]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2014 Maxima?
These are unverified reports sent to NHTSA, and they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold[1]. Air bag light worries and power loss stories stand out because they touch safety[2][3]. Dim headlights are a steady theme too[4]. If you are shopping for one, test the passenger air bag light, drive it at night and take a long test drive to check for hesitation. Check the Recalls section on this page for any open items.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Nissan Maxima?
- Owners name air bags, power train and exterior lighting most often[2][3][4]. See the problems section above.
- Does the 2014 Nissan Maxima have recalls?
- Recalls are listed in the Recalls section of this page. The by-year count is in[12].
- What is the gas mileage of the 2014 Nissan Maxima?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the figures.
- Is the 2014 Nissan Maxima reliable?
- NHTSA has 96 owner complaints on file[1]. Read the problems section and the verdict to judge for yourself.
- Is 2014 the best year for the Nissan Maxima?
- See the by-year comparison section on this page[12].
Keep exploring
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 96 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Nissan Maxima (10 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 24 complaints name the air bags component group (4 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 34,878). NHTSA vehicle records
- 22 complaints name the power train component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 73,500). NHTSA vehicle records
- 19 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 90,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA rating for Maxima, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 26 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,750. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 3 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 10.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 10 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 43,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 9 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 56,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 8 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 74,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 6 complaints name the suspension component group (2 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 5 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Nissan Maxima model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA Test Car List, 2014 Nissan Maxima with 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 290 hp. www.epa.gov