2014 Nissan Maxima Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
62/100
#6 most-complained of 14 Maxima years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2014 Nissan Maxima has a Complaint Index of 62 and ranks 6th worst of 14 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Electrical System issues lead with 26 complaints (27% share), followed by Airbags (24) and Transmission & Powertrain (22). No recalls are listed for this year.
- Complaints
- 96
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 10 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 26 hwy
Top 2014 Nissan Maxima problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System26 (27%)
- Airbags24 (25%)
- Transmission & Powertrain22 (23%)
- Engine10 (10%)
- Other10 (10%)
- Brakes6 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (6%)
- Fuel System5 (5%)
- Structure & Body5 (5%)
- Steering4 (4%)
What owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration at low speeds while parking, in one case leading to a crash where airbags did not deploy.
- Airbag warning lights illuminate or airbags fail to deploy in crashes, sometimes with the passenger airbag sensor showing deactivated status.
- Headlights described as very dim on low beam, with high beams barely brighter, even after replacing bulbs with new ones.
- The engine has stalled without warning while merging onto a highway, cutting power to the motor and air conditioning at the same time.
- Suspension and steering problems appeared after hitting a pothole, including loss of steering, a sheared wheel, and a bent rim.
- Brakes reportedly lost power assist while attempting to cross train tracks, requiring outside help to move the car clear.
2014 Nissan Maxima recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2014 Nissan Maxima fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 26 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,650
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other Maxima years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Nissan Maxima reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2014 Maxima has a Complaint Index of 62 and ranks 6th worst among 14 model years tracked, placing it in the Caution category rather than the worst or best tier.
- What is the top problem area for the 2014 Nissan Maxima?
- The Electrical System leads with 26 complaints, making up 27% of all reported issues, followed by Airbags at 25% and Transmission & Powertrain at 23%.
- Does the 2014 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2014 Maxima, unlike later years such as 2016, which has 8 recalls.
- At what mileage do 2014 Maxima problems typically show up?
- Median mileage at failure varies by system: Electrical System issues appear around 87,500 miles, Airbags around 34,878 miles, and Transmission & Powertrain around 73,500 miles.
- How does the 2014 Maxima compare to other Maxima years?
- The 2014 model's Complaint Index of 62 is lower than the 2010 (100), 2011 (85), and 2012 (77) model years, which are all rated Avoid, but higher than newer years like 2018 and 2019, rated Good.