How many electrical complaints does the 2014 Nissan Maxima have?

NHTSA lists 26 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Maxima, which is 27% of the 96 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Nissan Maxima electrical system?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this Electrical System complaint category for the 2014 Maxima.

What is the most common electrical complaint on the 2014 Maxima?

Most sample complaints describe dim or inoperative low-beam headlights, with several owners saying replacement bulbs did not fix the problem.

At what mileage do electrical problems usually appear on the 2014 Maxima?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 87,500 miles at the time of the reported electrical failure.

Did the 2014 Maxima's electrical issues cause any crashes?

NHTSA recorded 3 crashes and 2 injuries linked to Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Maxima, with no fires reported.

2014 Nissan Maxima Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 26 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Nissan Maxima, 27% of all 96 complaints filed for the year. The median mileage at failure was 87,500 miles, and no related recalls are on file.

Electrical System complaints: 26; 27% of 96
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 87,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners describe dangerously dim low-beam headlights, often requiring high beams to see at night even after replacing bulbs.
Some report headlight or headlamp assembly failures that dealers diagnosed as needing full replacement.
A few describe the instrument cluster or vehicle information display going dark or losing illumination while driving.
One owner reported sudden unintended acceleration and engine racing while parking that ended in a crash.
Some drivers say they were pulled over by police because their headlights were judged too dim for safe driving.

When 2014 Nissan Maxima electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 22, 2015, latest May 19, 2025.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2015 to May 2025; peak Jan 2020 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Nissan Maxima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Maxima model year

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

201081 (29%)
201114 (13%)
201220 (19%)
201311 (18%)
201426 (27%)
20150 (0%)
201636 (25%)
201713 (13%)
20185 (14%)
20193 (17%)
20202 (9%)
20211 (33%)
20221 (20%)
20231 (100%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2014 Nissan Maxima have?: NHTSA lists 26 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Maxima, which is 27% of the 96 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Nissan Maxima electrical system?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this Electrical System complaint category for the 2014 Maxima.
What is the most common electrical complaint on the 2014 Maxima?: Most sample complaints describe dim or inoperative low-beam headlights, with several owners saying replacement bulbs did not fix the problem.
At what mileage do electrical problems usually appear on the 2014 Maxima?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 87,500 miles at the time of the reported electrical failure.
Did the 2014 Maxima's electrical issues cause any crashes?: NHTSA recorded 3 crashes and 2 injuries linked to Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Maxima, with no fires reported.