2014 Nissan Maxima Problems, Recalls & Reliability
126 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2014 Nissan Maxima, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 10/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 88,000 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2014 Nissan Maxima has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2014 sits among all Maxima years
What owners report
“Headlights are very, very dim. Driving at night with the headlights on is very, very dangerous as there is not adequate light being projected.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Maxima
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 82 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 56,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 30,000 and 88,440 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2014 Nissan Maxima.
Technical service bulletins
90 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2014 Nissan Maxima. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2014 Maxima TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2014 Nissan Maxima reliable?
The 2014 Nissan Maxima drew 126 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 10/100, scored against the model's worst year (2004).
What are the most common 2014 Nissan Maxima problems?
The top reported problems for the 2014 Nissan Maxima are electrical (27 complaints), airbags (24), and transmission & drivetrain (21).
At what mileage do 2014 Nissan Maxima problems show up?
Owners most often report 2014 Nissan Maxima problems around 56,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 30,000 and 88,440 miles.
Does the 2014 Nissan Maxima have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2014 Nissan Maxima. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.