How common are transmission problems in the 2013 Nissan Maxima?

NHTSA lists 24 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2013 Maxima, which is 39% of all complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among the Maxima years shown.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Nissan Maxima transmission?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2013 Maxima. One owner noted that a related CVT recall applied to the 2013 Altima but not the Maxima.

At what mileage do 2013 Nissan Maxima transmissions typically fail?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 105,544 miles.

What symptoms do 2013 Nissan Maxima transmission problems cause?

Owners describe sudden loss of power on the highway, hesitation shifting into drive, sputtering or banging noises, and erratic acceleration, often paired with a check engine light and a P1778 code.

Were there crashes or injuries linked to these transmission complaints?

NHTSA data for this component and year lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.

2013 Nissan Maxima Transmission & Powertrain Problems

Nissan Maxima owners filed 24 transmission complaints for the 2013 model year, 39% of all complaints for that year, the highest share of any Maxima year listed. Median mileage at failure was 105,544. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 24; 39% of 62
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 105,544 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Sudden loss of power and acceleration on the highway, often at speeds around 60-75 mph, with RPMs spiking or dropping before the car stalls.
Check engine light illuminates along with a P1778 code pointing to a stepper motor or transmission reverse I/P circuit malfunction.
Hesitation or delay when shifting from park into drive, even after the car has just been started.
Sputtering, a loud boom, or a winding noise from the CVT transmission followed by a sudden drop in speed.
Erratic acceleration where the car sticks momentarily then lurches forward at full speed, making it hard to control.
Owners report the vehicle becomes stuck at a standstill in traffic with the accelerator pedal fully depressed and no response from the engine.

When 2013 Nissan Maxima transmission complaints were filed

First complaint May 18, 2015, latest Jan 12, 2023.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2015 to Jan 2023; peak Apr 2017 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2013 Nissan Maxima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Maxima model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201015 (5%)
201122 (21%)
201218 (17%)
201324 (39%)
201422 (23%)
20150 (0%)
201633 (23%)
201711 (11%)
20181 (3%)
20193 (17%)
20203 (14%)
20210 (0%)
20220 (0%)
20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems in the 2013 Nissan Maxima?: NHTSA lists 24 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2013 Maxima, which is 39% of all complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among the Maxima years shown.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Nissan Maxima transmission?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2013 Maxima. One owner noted that a related CVT recall applied to the 2013 Altima but not the Maxima.
At what mileage do 2013 Nissan Maxima transmissions typically fail?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 105,544 miles.
What symptoms do 2013 Nissan Maxima transmission problems cause?: Owners describe sudden loss of power on the highway, hesitation shifting into drive, sputtering or banging noises, and erratic acceleration, often paired with a check engine light and a P1778 code.
Were there crashes or injuries linked to these transmission complaints?: NHTSA data for this component and year lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.